500 BC Double IPA
Humboldt Brewing Co.

500 BC Double IPA500 BC Double IPA
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From:
Humboldt Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.3%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 10.51%
Reviews:
56
Ratings:
317
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 07, 2017
Added:
Nov 18, 2013
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  55
Here’s a new brew coming from Humboldt Brewing Company. This beer is called 500 BC Double IPA and it celebrates the California Coastal Redwood--the oldest living species in North America. This beer will be packaged in 22oz bottles by Firestone Walker and it will come in at 8.3% ABV.
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Rated: 4 by mpenske from California

Aug 07, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Oct 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Aug 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by threesignificantstarfish from Missouri

Apr 05, 2016
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Reviewed by psycHOPathy from Georgia

3.43/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Hazy amber
Very syrupy citrus smell: apricot, strawberry, almost a cherry (artificial, like a cough drop flavor), pine
Tastes of cherry, hay, caramel, grassy malt. Bitter
Hard to gauge mouthfeel because my girlfriend shook it like a polaroid picture before opening the bomber and we lost like 25% of the bottle to foam so its kinda flat. Creamy/syrupy
I really wanted this to be better than it was
Feb 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by CDBeerDisappear from Ohio

Jan 07, 2016
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Reviewed by kalosjakar from Rhode Island

4.33/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hazy orange color with an off white head.

Smells like a fruity hop bomb.
If this tastes half as good as it smells, i will be very happy.

Slight bitterness up front, a bit of malt, citrus, fruit and maybe some pine in the taste.

This stuff is great, a bit surprised by the "very good" rating. Ive had lesser beers with higher ratings. I think once more people try this it will raise.
Jan 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.68 by JoePoid from New Jersey

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Nov 25, 2015
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.94/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: slight haze; bronze in color; 1 finger off white head that receded to a thick collar; very nice lacing;

S: pineapple, grapefruit, pine, and a hint of floral;

T: equal parts pineapple and pine with a bit of grapefruit rind in the background; pineapple is a little more prevalent at the end; moderate bitterness on the finish;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: very nice combination of flavors;
Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.72 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Nov 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.22 by nuebs from South Dakota

Oct 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by Houley from Massachusetts

Sep 25, 2015
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Reviewed by Tilly from Kentucky

4.18/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
P: Hazy amber with a huge fan head that fades quickly and leaves a blanket of lace everywhere.
A: Pine resin, citrus, hops.
T: Wonderful tangerine, grapefruit rind, resin and gorgeous hops.
M: Slightly sticky, lingering sweetness, perfect bitterness.
O: Great west ciast double! Real nice offering from Humboldt.
Sep 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by chicagobeerguy from Illinois

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.31 by smi69 from New York

Aug 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Nunya from Ohio

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by deereless from Colorado

Aug 01, 2015
500 BC Double IPA from Humboldt Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 317 ratings