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Hoppopotamus IPA

Hoppopotamus IPA

Indiana
United States
Hoppopotamus IPA, Metazoa Brewing Co.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.3%
IBUs: 
70

 

 


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Reviewed by: Pat Mulloy
Judges Rating:
89
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Hoppopotamus IPA by Metazoa Brewing Co. was judged as a BJCP Category 21A, American IPA, according to the 2015 guidelines.

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Four Seasons - Autumn '18 by Mother Earth Brew Co. is a Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout brewed with toasted coconut, steel-cut oats and burnt sugar and is being evaluated as a Wood-Aged Beer (2015 BJCP Category 33A) offering according to BJCP... Read More

Seven Crane Cream Ale

Seven Crane Cream Ale, Boise Brewing
Reviewed by: Jason Johnson
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Seven Crane Cream Ale by Boise Brewing Co. was judged via the BJCP guidelines category 1C, and we can expect is "A clean, well-attenuated, flavorful American 'lawnmower' beer. Easily drinkable and refreshing, with more character than typical... Read More

Hip Check IPA

Hip Check IPA, Boise Brewing
Reviewed by: Jason Johnson
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
7 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Hip Check IPA by Boise Brewing Co. was judged as category 21A. This is a classic American IPA style so we should be expecting "a decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop... Read More

Spruce Tip IPA

Spruce Tip IPA, Goodwood Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Jason Johnson
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Spruce Tip IPA by Goodwood Brewing Co. was judged as a 30A, Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer with IPA as the base style.

Thru the Haze

Thru the Haze, Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
90
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Thru The Haze by Bear Republic Brewing Co. is being evaluated as a Specialty IPA (Category 21B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

Seedstock Weizenbock

Seedstock Weizenbock, Seedstock Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
88
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
4 / 6
Flavor:
36 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Weizenbock by Seedstock Brewery is being evaluated as a Weizenbock (2015 BJCP Category 10C). Upon pouring, it presents itself as a rich copper beer with near brilliant clarity that sits beneath a persistent, tan head comprised of small bubbles.... Read More

Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
97
Aroma:
24 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Dusseldorf Alt by Seedstock Brewery is being evaluated as an Altbier (2015 BJCP Category 7B). Upon pouring, it presents itself as a solid brown beer with garnet highlights that sits beneath a fleeting, tan head comprised of small bubbles.

Seedstock Oktoberfest

Seedstock Oktoberfest, Seedstock Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Michael Bury
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Seedstock Oktoberfest by Seedstock Brewery is being evaluated as a traditional Oktoberfest/Märzen (2015 BJCP Category 6A). Upon the pour, it presents itself as a lovely deep amber beer with an orange hue and brilliant clarity along with a stand... Read More

Temporarily Permanent

Temporarily Permanent, Cape May Brewing Co.
Reviewed by: Rick Franckhauser
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Temporarily Permanent by Cape May Brewing Co. was judged as a Wild Specialty beer, BJCP category 28C.

Orange Vanilla IPA

Orange Vanilla IPA, Belching Beaver Brewery
Reviewed by: Randy Scorby
Judges Rating:
87
Aroma:
21 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

Orange Vanilla IPA by Belching Beaver Brewery is being evaluated as a Fruit & Spice Beer (Category 29B) from the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines.

KC Bier Co. Festbier

Festbier, KC Bier Co.
Reviewed by: James Link
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
10 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

KC Bier Co. Festbier by KC Bier Co. was reviewed  per the style guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program under category 7A, Vienna Lager.

Gold IPA

Gold IPA, East Brother Beer Co.
Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
92
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
37 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Gold IPA by East Brother Beer Co. is an American IPA and is being evaluated as an American IPA (2015 BJCP Category 21A) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a strong pale ale that is quite hoppy and bitter, largely... Read More

Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
96
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Oatmeal Stout by East Brother Beer Co. is an Oatmeal Stout and is being evaluated as an Oatmeal Stout (2015 BJCP Category 16B) offering according to BJCP guidelines. For this style expect a dark and full-bodied ale with roasty malt.

Bo Pils

Bo Pils by East Brother Beer Co.
Reviewed by: Brad Darnell
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
39 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
19 / 20

Bo Pils by East Brother Beer Co. is a Bohemian Pilsner and is being evaluated as a Czech Premium Pale Lager (2015 BJCP Category 3B) offering according to BJCP guidelines.

Reviewed by: Brian Eichhorn
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
20 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20

Hop Nosh IPA by Uinta Brewing is an American IPA, judged as a 21a American IPA.

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