Hop Shifter - Batch #4 With Chinook
Surly Brewing Company

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From:
Surly Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 3.78%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 14, 2016
Added:
Mar 19, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by eawolff99:
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Rated by eawolff99 from Minnesota

4.6/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Mar 27, 2016
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Reviewed by BeerGuy8315 from Iowa

4.09/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at the Surly Brew Hall

A: Pours a slightly hazy, golden color with a one-inch, creamy white head with short retention. Small amounts of thick, white lacing.

S: Mild citrus and earthy hop notes accompanied by sweet and biscuit malt undertones. Aromas are fairly weak overall.

T: Mild citrus and piney hop notes accompanied by cracker and biscuit malt flavors. Not as many hoppy notes as I'd like and honestly lacking a little bit for a so-called "hop forward" American IPA.

F: Light bodied and smooth with medium carbonation

O: Overall, a good IPA but not great. I'd be interested in trying some of the other batches, but this one was somewhat underwhelming for what I expect from Surly IPA's.
Sep 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.22 by einman from Minnesota

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Jul 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by jakemn91 from New Mexico

Jun 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by CoryR from Oregon

May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by ovaltine from Indiana

May 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by qcbrewer from North Carolina

May 19, 2016
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Reviewed by ONUMello from Ohio

4.24/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at the brewery
A: Translucent orange with a thin white head
S: Tropical fruit, earthy, some orange and a hint of pine
T: Matches the nose note for note
M: Medium- bodied, crisp, bitter
O: A super solid IPA that showcases Chinook well
Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by CCutch from Minnesota

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.35 by VABA from Virginia

Mar 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by sgttibbs from Minnesota

Mar 20, 2016
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Reviewed by MattyG85 from Minnesota

4.45/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Surly’s Beer Hall. Served in a 10 oz. chalice.

Appearance: Color is a fairly hazy amber orange. Moderate amount of bubbles and about a finger of white head that settles into a thin creamy layer.

Smell: A pretty juicy and piney hop forward aroma with a scent of citrus and pine resin. Citrus fruit hints of grapefruit, orange peel, tangerine, apricot, and mango. Earthy and spicy hop hints of pine resin and grass. Backing malt hints of caramel and grains along with some yeast. A pretty good smell.

Taste: Like it smells, a juicy and piney hop driven taste with notes of citrus and pine. Juicy citrus hop notes of orange peel, grapefruit, mango, tangerine, and apricot. Lots of spicy pine resin along with some grass. Background malt notes of caramel and grains with some yeast. A very good juicy taste.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Juicy and oily with a drying finish.

Overall: Another good version of Hopshifter. Good mix of juicy and piney hop flavor.
Mar 20, 2016
Hop Shifter - Batch #4 With Chinook from Surly Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 13 ratings