Hopfest
Legend Brewing Co.

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From:
Legend Brewing Co.
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 12.73%
Reviews:
78
Ratings:
158
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 29, 2017
Added:
Jan 28, 2003
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  16
Legend Hopfest begins with a sturdy barley malt background including Munich and aromatic malts, as well as a few medium kilned malts producing a rich , deep orange colored beer. Step two, the hops; Hopfest sports a distinct pine/fruit aroma. Expect an intensely flavored brew, with hop flavor lasting throughout. There is a toasty, earthy background, adding a rich, malty dimension to the long finish. The end result is a full flavored IPA with a strong malt backbone and long satisfying hop finish.
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Ratings by ctjoumas:
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Reviewed by ctjoumas from Virginia

3.46/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
More of the ipa I expected after trying legends golden ipa. A bit of citrus comes through in the nose and the taste mirrors that up front and at the back. Also a pleasant aftertaste of citrus which gives way to a welcomed hit of bitter hops. Definitely would look for this one again.
Feb 07, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.79 by robebo44 from Virginia

Dec 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by JeffKowalek from Tennessee

Sep 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by MaddDogg84 from Texas

Sep 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by bitterandtwisted from England

Jul 18, 2016
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Rated by andypark from Georgia

4.08/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
Nice hop flavor. Not to over powering.
Jul 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by ECsurfattic from Virginia

Apr 23, 2016
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Reviewed by clayrock81 from Florida

3.9/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured a clear golden orange body with two finger head that died quick with little lace. Minor citric and pine hop aroma with hints of sweet caramel malt. Beer is balanced with dirty, piney citric hops and some caramel malts; the hops are the star but the malts add enough sweetness to keep them in check and this is a simple but effectively constructed and enjoyable IPA. Nice to have an IPA that isn't just a hop wallop and believes in "less is more".
Jan 22, 2016
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Reviewed by AndrewMichael from Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
22 oz bottle poured into a pint glass.
Golden color appearance.
Balanced taste and feel with a solid malt backbone, but a nice piney finish.
Overall, a pleasant IPA, and I'll always try new beers from breweries right here in the Commonwealth.
Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.93 by Mwinek

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by Boone757 from Virginia

Dec 04, 2015
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Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts

2.82/5  rDev -25.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Last bottle from a rare random six pack grab when down in DC.

A- Deep copper golden body from the tall 12oz into two snifters to share this time. Foamy and frothy white crown just about one finger with fair retention. Large island and medium ring remain and lacing is rare.

S- Not really a whole lot happening and certainly not a festival of hops. Caramelized sugars, a hint of cheesy yeast and orange citrus hops. Musty.

T- As in the aroma it just lacks much character. Straightforward and what is there isn't presented optimally. Pale base graininess, light caramelized sugars, orange peel citrus, floral and floral hops.

MF- Medium bodied and a bit slick with a tiny bit of creaminess and some frothy texture. Moderately high carbonation and a bitter herbal finish.

Just kind of bland all around for an IPA. Also has some strange musty feeling that I can't quite pinpoint with malts clashing in the background.
Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by drummerguy from Virginia

Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.03 by mab09002 from Pennsylvania

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Ngntjp from Virginia

Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by gopens44 from Virginia

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rjs246 from Virginia

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JWing from Virginia

Oct 30, 2014
Hopfest from Legend Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 158 ratings