Lupulin River
Knee Deep Brewing Company

Lupulin RiverLupulin River
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From:
Knee Deep Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #217
ABV:
8%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,540
Avg:
4.28 | pDev: 7.24%
Reviews:
200
Ratings:
866
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 10, 2023
Added:
Feb 24, 2015
Wants:
  58
Gots:
  250
Collaboration with Kern River Brewing Company

This Double IPA includes Mosaic and Simcoe hops, South American specialty malt, and tons of tastiness. Looks like liquid gold, smells like a bright tropical fruit pine forest, and tastes like all that and more.
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Ratings by NickThePyro:
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Rated by NickThePyro from Washington

4.46/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Apr 24, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.21 by benjaminsa from Vermont

Aug 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.54 by Beecham from California

May 19, 2023
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle from On The Fly. Mellow but rich citrus hop aroma. Medium weight body with light silky head, slightly dry on the tail end. Hard to believe this is an IIPA. Smooth, nice hop/malt balance
Dec 01, 2022
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Reviewed by TheWaySheGoes from Illinois

4.69/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
What stands out is the feel. Very rare that you get a chewiness type of feel in an imperial west coast style IPA at this ABV and with this clarity. Gorgeous lacing, beautiful finish. This is up there with Pliny the Elder IMO, in it's own way. VERY underrated for the style. A bonus is how well it holds up even at warmer temperatures. Just outstanding, if you see it on the shelves pick it up!
Jul 21, 2022
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Reviewed by zman1974 from Florida

4.72/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Very fruity on the nose along with a minerality and pine. Very enticing. Palate is more of the same; exceptional. Slightly bitter on the aftertaste is its only fault, but it's exceedingly minor. A benchmark West Coast IPA.
Jun 27, 2022
 
Rated: 4.92 by LA2ED7

Jan 24, 2022
 
Rated: 4.04 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Feb 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.04 by robebo44 from Virginia

Dec 16, 2020
 
Rated: 4.04 by CisPiece88 from Nebraska

Oct 17, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 18, 2020
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Reviewed by TryThemAllOnce from California

4.53/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I was sure I'd reviewed this before, as I've had it multiple times and am a big fan of this beer. Today I'm enjoying a fresh bottle of Pliny the Elder, which reminded me to see where Lupulin River stacked up in rankings. Both are fantastic as many have attested. There is not much to separate them if the freshness is equal. As with any IPA, I've not been as impressed with LR if I got an older bottle, which is reality and not a reflection on the outstanding DIPA this is when it's young.

The pour into a pint glass a thing to behold - yellow/gold with 90% clarity, a fat finger of off-white foam that settles to a thin layer that stays...with a good amount of soapy lacing.

Smell and taste are bursting with pine and tropical fruits that are delightful.

Feel is crisp with a bit of hop oily goodness.

Overall this is superior to most beers anywhere, and for me belongs in the top 25 in the class - it's better in my view than at least 10 of the DIPA's that are higher in the rankings. Don't pass a chance to get this one!
Apr 20, 2020
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Reviewed by bret27 from California

4.3/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
~1 month old bottle, refrigerated.
Great look, kind of dark full amber, dense head that sticks around for days with lacing.
West coast ipa flavors. Citrus, bitter, dry, also some apple/pear I’m picking up. Definite malt presence, but not overpowering. Fairly full mouthfeel.
The only complaint is initially the head/foam has a copper smell. It dissipates and not really in the taste so doesn’t spoil it.
Poor mans pte?
Feb 28, 2020
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
From a 12oz. can from Piggly Wiggly in Myrtle Beach SC. Came with Boe and Beth. Not as much smell as I would have expected. Taste is strong floral (Leah), pine (Dave).
Sep 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.2 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Sep 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.12 by Boone757 from Virginia

Sep 07, 2019
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Reviewed by Taybeh from Minnesota

4.16/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Took a chance on a 5 month old 12 oz can while back in the PNW, and i’m glad I did. This is quite good, though of course i’d love to try it when it was fresher. Pour into a tulip is fine, kind of a dull gold with a little haze and a 1 finger head that subsides. Nose is dank and piney, with a solid malty breadiness. Taste is more piney, though there’s also some bright citrus and a little spice, too. Lively mouthful, chewy, not very heavy.
Aug 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.43 by Wrigfen from South Carolina

Jul 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by sunnovgoat from California

Jun 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by PatrickCT from Connecticut

May 22, 2019
Lupulin River from Knee Deep Brewing Company
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 866 ratings