Rampage Imperial IPA - Black Diamond Brewing Co.

madtappers

Washington

3.78/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 22oz bottle into an imperial glass.

Pours a cloudy copperish brown cloor with a white head.

First smell is of grassy or pine like hops.

Taste has alot of up front hops but no malt balance to hide any of the alchol taste you get at the end.

Overall, an enjoyable beer but, not one I would seek out again.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2011 23:18:50 | More by madtappers

Arithmeticus

Maryland

3.4/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured chilled in standard ale glass @davewhite4.

A: decent head; dark copper color; low carbonation; ok lacing
S: earthy hop aroma; pancake and syrup smell
T: intense; very malty; overly sweet and very boozy; not my ideal IPA, but I can see how this would appeal to some people's ideals.

Good solid beer; glad that Rodman's had them stocked, and on sale.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:31:45 | More by Arithmeticus

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