Rampant Imperial IPA
New Belgium Brewing Company

Rampant Imperial IPARampant Imperial IPA
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 12.66%
Reviews:
489
Ratings:
2,915
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 07, 2023
Added:
Feb 24, 2013
Wants:
  79
Gots:
  814
A burly and bitter Imperial IPA, Rampant pours a pure copper and carries the sheen of a rightly hopped beer. The Mosaic and Calypso hops bring stonefruit to the front seat, and the addition of Centennials nod towards citrus for a well-rounded aroma. The taste expands these hops with heavy peach tones and a profoundly bitter bite. There is some malt sweetness to stand this beer up, and Rampant's finish is bone-dry.
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Ratings by Nugganooch:
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Reviewed by Nugganooch from California

3.84/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
22oz bottle dated 21-Jul-13 with Imperial Nonic glass
*Notes taken 05/23/13

A: Super clear golden blonde color ale. My pour produced a thick 3 fingers worth of stubborn khaki head with large bubbles forming craggy peaks as they pock away. The glass is left with a scattering of chunky lace. Looks like a fine malt beverage to me.

S: Smells a little danky with some melon, spice, and green berries at the forefront. I detect some bready malt sweetness in the nose however it is rather subtle as more dank herbal aromas bloom. Sappy with pine and a dash of grapefruit in there. Pretty nice and pleasantly hoppy.

T: Tastes of dank herb and spice with a light tropic fruit punch. It is a mix of melon, gooseberry, pine, and grapefruit with a hit of peppery guava spice. Not quite as tropical as I had hoped for and the flavors turn a little soapy at times. A little signature NB bready malt backbone in there with a kiss of caramel sweetness albeit rather tame amongst the hops. There is an upper level of prickly bitterness to the beer and some noticeable alcohol warmth. Earthy finish with some more herbals mixed in. Nice offering was just hoping for a little more tropical influence from the Mosaics.

M: Feel is a touch thin and watery with a nice creamy texture provided by the spritzy carbonation. There is a high level of bitterness and light alcohol warmth on exhalation. Light drying crisp in the finish with a moderate resinous linger.

D: This beer is no good. I am afraid the hops have run rampant. Actually I did enjoy this more so than the Ranger. Has a nice high level of bitterness with lots of firm dank pine and spice notes. Not nearly as tropical as I was looking for from the Mosaics but still a decent brew. Would have again, especially when discounted 30% at Albertsons.
Jun 03, 2013
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.38/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Somewhat subdued and sweet for a double. Looks great with thick, rocky head. Aroma is apples (?), hops. Taste is hops and apple juice, with short, dry finish. Sharp bitterness remains on the palate. Smooth for a double, but without the kick I was expecting.
Jun 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.89 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.82 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Dec 16, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From old, undated notes. Poured from the bottle.

Clear yellow/orange color.

Bright white head; spotty lacing.

Light citrus nose with a hint of vinegar.

Thin mouthfeel.

A hint of honey saves the flavor, but this lacks citrus & is overly bitter.
Aug 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by bdlusa from Texas

Jun 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.88 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bigschoolrecords from Pennsylvania

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Dec 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by gmale9000 from New York

Dec 06, 2018
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Reviewed by iguanodon from Utah

2.81/5  rDev -25.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
[Original rating 2014-08-15] Pours clear dark gold with a thin white head, good lacing. Aroma is citrus, pine, a little floral. Taste is bitter, boozy, a little soapy.
Oct 24, 2018
 
Rated: 2.89 by isaac_barrow from Indiana

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Jun 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by npdevil27 from Massachusetts

Jun 06, 2018
 
Rated: 1.8 by blevinsaj from Ohio

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 2.9 by dcall384 from Indiana

Feb 13, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Dec 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.4 by adam36 from Illinois

Aug 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by JoeLev from Ohio

Jul 22, 2017
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