Rampage Imperial IPA - Black Diamond Brewing Co.

beagle75

Iowa

2.73/5  rDev -29.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a bomber into a tulip glass.

A: Slightly hazy, medium orange-amber color with less than one finger of diminishing white foam head. Scant lacing remains on the glass.

S: Crystalized orange and pineapple candy are bold, supported sufficiently by a strong backbone of caramel.

T: Begins sweet, with juicy dark citrus, bold acidity, and some aggressive astringency that is surprising in its precociousness. Flavors develop some odd savory qualities as well as fruity esters into the middle, where harsh alcohol leaves a perception of spicy chiles well into the finish that is astringent, medicinal, and bracingly bitter.

M: Medium viscosity, sticky on the palate with resins, and with moderate carbonation.

D: This DIPA smells good enough, but the clashing and confused flavors suggest a kitchen-sink approach to its crafting. It seems appealing until it crosses the tongue, where it repeatedly shows off its faults. Harshness is perhaps the best way to characterize this beer's flavor, ultimately rendering it nearly undrinkable.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2011 16:01:51 | More by beagle75

HKUSPC40

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-13-2013 08:34:30 | More by HKUSPC40

dapatte2

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-10-2013 22:51:02 | More by dapatte2

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-09-2013 12:23:27 | More by JakeDebus

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-08-2013 18:25:38 | More by MrBuckHigh

aflies

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-06-2013 03:17:04 | More by aflies

ocelot2500

Arizona

3.51/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear light amber color with a quickly fading white head that leaves chunks of lacing.

Smells of citrus and pine hops.

Tastes of the citrus hops with some malt undertones. Hops lead off with citrus and pine notes, but I also pick up a little vegetable-like notes that are not enjoyable. Fairly bitter overall. Hops lead into malt sweetness with some caramel along with toasted bread. Alcohol is well hidden.

Mouthfeel is medium with a slightly crisp amount of carbonation.

Overall, this is a decent IIPA, but the vegetable-like hops really hit a note I don't like.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:29:41 | More by ocelot2500

JISurfer

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-27-2013 07:53:23 | More by JISurfer

LSx

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-25-2013 04:36:28 | More by LSx

willhans8

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-24-2013 08:09:00 | More by willhans8

tomakeanend

California

3.91/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Decent American IPA. Visually looks great and very strong. There's plenty of hops there, but they feel weaker. The flavor is very subdued. I was expecting a kick in the teeth, instead this one went down easy. A good DIPA/AIPA for a hot summer's eve, but not world class.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 02:00:09 | More by tomakeanend

Rast

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-15-2013 01:36:26 | More by Rast

DrinkBeerThinkBeer

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

04-14-2013 02:05:37 | More by DrinkBeerThinkBeer

Chiefmanynames

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-13-2013 19:54:12 | More by Chiefmanynames

Molson2000

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -22.1%

04-11-2013 02:49:19 | More by Molson2000

Drtfinelli

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-31-2013 19:18:25 | More by Drtfinelli

Proclarush

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-29-2013 00:24:55 | More by Proclarush

bellb

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-28-2013 00:32:21 | More by bellb

BeahDrinkah

Florida

4.64/5  rDev +20.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

I've been on a Double Imperial IPA kick over the last few months and I have to share that this DIIPA has become my latest go-to brew. "Sucks" is great. Hopslam's a no-brainer, too, but I'll take Rampage over Hercules or Ruination any day, and I appreciate that I don't have to wait-til-next-year to find it. This thing is loaded with citrus and pine with no off notes to this tasters palate. At $8 a bomber it's fairly priced, as well. Looking forward to finding it on tap someday.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2013 03:30:50 | More by BeahDrinkah

jdhilt

New Hampshire

3.71/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours a two-finger cream head that fades slowly leaving some lace. Clear amber color. Medium-strong carbonation and medium bodied. Nose is grapefruit hops, flavor is grapefruit hops and hints of caramel. Lingering bitter finish. $8.75 for a 22oz bottle from Bert's Better Beers Hooksett, NH

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 22:09:56 | More by jdhilt

sendbeer

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

03-23-2013 04:27:16 | More by sendbeer

DenverLogan

Colorado

3.98/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

From a 22 oz bottle ordered from Letspour.
Pours a yellow gold with 1/2 inch head.
Light aroma of a laundry room and melon rind.
Significant carbonation and mouthfeel.
Flavors are big on the hop end...slight grass, grapefruit, earth. There's a touch of oxidation from shipping, I'm guessing, but it's not major. Overall a flavorful hoppy malt monster with a great elephant label design.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2013 04:07:23 | More by DenverLogan

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-08-2013 23:53:19 | More by Boone757

oldedog

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

03-06-2013 22:55:03 | More by oldedog

Willcourt

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

03-06-2013 02:40:57 | More by Willcourt