Half Hitch
Crux Fermentation Project

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From:
Crux Fermentation Project
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #609
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
93
Ranked #3,028
Avg:
4.2 | pDev: 8.1%
Reviews:
97
Ratings:
526
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 27, 2023
Added:
Jun 16, 2013
Wants:
  38
Gots:
  104
Imperial Mosaic IPA

Hops climb up twine that’s just loosely tied to the trellis with a half hitch knot—and this Imperial IPA is just loosely tied to tradition. The Mosaic hop imparts surprisingly floral aromas instead of the more expected grapefruit-y notes. On the palate, complex layers of flavors might remind you of guava, mango, stone fruit and lemon, unraveling your idea of what an Imperial IPA should be.
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Ratings by leftoverburrito:
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Rated by leftoverburrito from Oregon

4/5  rDev -4.8%

Apr 12, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Birdlegs from Washington

Mar 27, 2023
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Rated by TheKman71 from Oregon

5/5  rDev +19%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
My favorite beer of all time. When available this is my standard go to sipping and chill beer at home or away.
Feb 24, 2023
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Rated by Tk32022

5/5  rDev +19%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Fantastic
Nice aromatic
Dec 29, 2022
 
Rated: 3.99 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Dec 20, 2022
 
Rated: 3.81 by Palustris from Washington

Apr 01, 2022
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

4.19/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look: Clear burnt orange with a fluffy and quick-growing head that holds and doesn’t want to settle, eventually succumbing and leaving behind sticky lacing
Aroma: Oh baby. Cannabis notes are the dominant force here along with pine, some blueberry, sugar-coated strawberry, light tropical fruit, and some sweet bready malt
Taste: Berries and tropical fruit jump start the taste buds before quickly being overpowered by waves of Cannabis-laden goodness – herbaceous notes, piney terpenes, skunk, and some fruity dankness. Malt keeps things somewhat together but has great difficulty doing so as this is a legit hop bomb. Closes with strong pine sap and an awesome hop bite
Mouthfeel: Full, slick, medium-high carbonation, and moderate dryness on the finish
Overall: This is a delicious beer. I literally was thinking about how much I loved this but hadn’t seen it in years when I spotted the 4pk at a local spot and dang, was it missed. It is a great Imperial IPA and one that expressed Mosaic in a unique way as it’s such a unique hop when used differently. In this case (beer), a weed bomb to me but not in the diesel-heavy way that ‘dank’ beers or flavors often express, this is more herbaceous, piney, and fruity. The first beer I ever tried from these folks and still a winner. Recommended
Jan 15, 2022
 
Rated: 5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 19, 2020
 
Rated: 4.18 by C4li from Oregon

Jun 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by ryanf2192 from District of Columbia

Jun 08, 2020
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Reviewed by SoCAlifer from California

3.81/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is a tasty and smooth IIPA. Brew date reads 12/9/2019 and I'm enjoying this on 1/14/2020. Snifter glass pour and the nose is very faint. The taste however is very complex. The look and color, are on point. The mouth feel is a little flat for me. Definitely Worth enjoying. Pour cold and taste at different temps. It will pay off
Jan 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.95 by swid from Missouri

Nov 24, 2019
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Reviewed by Bluerabbitbell from Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very different tasting IPA, but so good and drinkable. Not sure even how to describe the difference, other than it was quite different and tasty. Had this at the brewhouse from the tap and sat with Patty,a Christian first grade school teacher who loves beer. So thankful for her encouraging words as we shared life stories and several beers.
Sep 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.2 by TrueMetalJake from Oregon

Jul 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.02 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Jun 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4.13 by UWDAWG from Washington

May 12, 2019
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

4.02/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A tad hot and boozy, otherwise a juicy Mosaic!
May 04, 2019
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Reviewed by Oliba from Canada (BC)

4/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Potent but retains all the right flavour. Slightly sticky on the palette like honey to balance the kick of what appear as muted medley of background hops.
Mar 10, 2019
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon

4.27/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
375 ml. Bottle purchased from Trader Joes in Salem OR.
$5.49
Pours a slightly hazy burnt orange with a nice sized bubbly white head.
Massive pine and Seville Orange aromas..almost shocking. Earthy caramel malt.
Taste similar to aromas..but remarkably balanced..pithy fruit dominate.
Great mouth feel smooth for the alcohol strength.
A nice mellow smooth DIPA
Feb 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by ppavlick from New Jersey

Feb 02, 2019
Half Hitch from Crux Fermentation Project
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 526 ratings