Old 21 Imperial IPA
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works

Old 21 Imperial IPAOld 21 Imperial IPA
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From:
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 11.05%
Reviews:
146
Ratings:
457
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 16, 2020
Added:
Jun 06, 2004
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  57
A Big, Bold, double IPA! Straight up Simcoe hops through and through give this hop bomb its bang

90 IBU
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Ratings by Goblinmunkey7:
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Reviewed by Goblinmunkey7 from Massachusetts

3.96/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Thanks to drgonzo3705 for this as an extra.

Appearance: Deep, clear gold with a bright-white head. Massive amounts of lacing stick to just about everything. The head dwindles quickly, but never completely disappears.

Smell: Simcoe hop explosion! Loads of grapefruit coupled with something that borders on green onions, with a touch of that lovely cat pee aroma. It's all thrown over the top of a very bready malt base with a touch of caramel thrown in for some sweetness. This is a hop bomb for sure. I'm not getting a ton of depth, more an up front hit followed by some thinner notes on the edges.

Taste: Tastes like a stale hit from a bong filled with pine water. It's delightful. Loads of piney goodness fill the mouth with a straight up citric rind bitterness on the back. That lingering green onion flavor is there, but it's quickly covered up and forgotten. The nose is but a distant promise of what the taste holds. Malts play a minor role, adding some sweetness to the whole experience, which is greatly appreciated.

Mouthfeel: What a DIPA should be in my opinion. Nice and full without becoming syrupy. It wants to be dry, from the obvious Simcoe dry-hopping, but just cant. There's too much in there to be dry. Solid and appetizing. Lacks a little in the smoothness, but that's the only downside.

Overall: It's dank, it delicious, and fresh, it's well worth it. I can see this turning over in a couple weeks and becoming less desireable. A very solid extra and an enjoyable experience.
Aug 09, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.11 by Blogjackets from Ohio

Mar 16, 2020
 
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Jan 26, 2019
 
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Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by Mooslerfitness from Ohio

Oct 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by Latarnik from New Jersey

Sep 02, 2018
 
Rated: 2.79 by BeeradleyDale from Ohio

Aug 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by Nunya from Ohio

Mar 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by Eammon1920 from Ohio

Mar 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4.12 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by Coho11 from Ohio

Feb 14, 2018
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.98/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz bottle. Poured out a clear, golden yellow color with a small, tan head of foam. It smelled of citrus, pine and toasted caramel. Sweet caramel and citrus. Nice piney bitterness.
Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.81 by Khaack from New York

Nov 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Eddieeight from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Looks like Amber honey
Smells like pine and citrus. The alcohol burns the nose a little.
Tastes sweet and quenching. Alcohol taste comes in as an afterthought.
Overall this reminds me of my grandparents attic.
Sep 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by Greasy from Kentucky

Aug 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by frasergrove from California

Jul 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by ClavisAurea from New York

Feb 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by HopSavant from Tennessee

Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by searsclone from Arizona

Oct 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by teamwiggum from Wisconsin

Sep 15, 2016
Old 21 Imperial IPA from The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 457 ratings