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Hi.P.A.
Magic Hat Brewing Company
- From:
- Magic Hat Brewing Company
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.7%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 13.11%
- Reviews:
- 666
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 03, 2022
- Added:
- May 14, 2003
- Wants:
- 21
- Gots:
- 143
hI.P.A. begins and ends with big, bountiful bites of hops, hops and more hops while maintaining the barest hint of a malty middle in the mouth.
70 IBU
70 IBU
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Ratings by warriorsoul:
Reviewed by warriorsoul from Pennsylvania
3.28/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.28/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
This is from their new 12oz. bottled seasonal notched to enjoy by June '05.
Pours a golden bronze w/ two full fingers of cloudy white head after a fairly aggresive pour. Impressive lace w/ carbonated bubbles clinging to the side of the glass as 1/2 of the head disappears.
Aroma is very mild w/ a timid spiced hop and malt...nothing real impressive going on. Smell takes me back to the days of drinking MGD's...never a good sign.
The taste has a bit more going on, but I am not in love w/ this beer as I was in the past, although my pallet has been desensitized by many a IPA and IIPA's.
It is very refreshing, but quite thin. The hops never really produce any bitterness in my opinion, but the aftertaste is very clean if cold...otherwise, that MGD feeling comes back. Could be a highly drinkable brew if I was in love w/ the flavor...I'm not at this point. An average IPA and a few steps below what I am used to from Magic Hat.
I still have a few 22oz. bombs from the last batch...I will have to add some notes to this review to compare.
Feb 23, 2005Pours a golden bronze w/ two full fingers of cloudy white head after a fairly aggresive pour. Impressive lace w/ carbonated bubbles clinging to the side of the glass as 1/2 of the head disappears.
Aroma is very mild w/ a timid spiced hop and malt...nothing real impressive going on. Smell takes me back to the days of drinking MGD's...never a good sign.
The taste has a bit more going on, but I am not in love w/ this beer as I was in the past, although my pallet has been desensitized by many a IPA and IIPA's.
It is very refreshing, but quite thin. The hops never really produce any bitterness in my opinion, but the aftertaste is very clean if cold...otherwise, that MGD feeling comes back. Could be a highly drinkable brew if I was in love w/ the flavor...I'm not at this point. An average IPA and a few steps below what I am used to from Magic Hat.
I still have a few 22oz. bombs from the last batch...I will have to add some notes to this review to compare.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania
3.98/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
One of the better IPAs. Not sure what part the hemp seeds played in the flavor profile but none the less it is a very smooth and clean flavored brew.
Sep 12, 2020Reviewed by graysonslamsbrews from Pennsylvania
3.91/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12oz can into a pint glass.
L: Caramel/butterscotch color and slightly hazy. Nice foamy head, laces the top, carbonation looks strong.
S: Brilliant bright hop smell. Sweet and floral, but maybe with a bit of tangerine peel? Smells incredible
T: I wouldn't have been able to tell you that this was brewed with hemp seeds, but I can tell you that it's a damn good beer. Bright and fruity bitterness, with a bit of tangy-sour finish. Hops are profound and bright. Maybe a bubblegum aftertaste? I agree with the Precisiondigital.
F: Lighter mouth feel, but bitter and boozy. Warming over time.
My favorite Magic Hat beer so far. Delicious and with beautiful can art!
Mar 18, 2020L: Caramel/butterscotch color and slightly hazy. Nice foamy head, laces the top, carbonation looks strong.
S: Brilliant bright hop smell. Sweet and floral, but maybe with a bit of tangerine peel? Smells incredible
T: I wouldn't have been able to tell you that this was brewed with hemp seeds, but I can tell you that it's a damn good beer. Bright and fruity bitterness, with a bit of tangy-sour finish. Hops are profound and bright. Maybe a bubblegum aftertaste? I agree with the Precisiondigital.
F: Lighter mouth feel, but bitter and boozy. Warming over time.
My favorite Magic Hat beer so far. Delicious and with beautiful can art!
Reviewed by Precisiondigital from Maryland
4/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4/5 rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Very unique taste: It hits you with bubble gum when you first try it. Then it smoothes out into a nice floral hop finish. The color is golden, with slight cloudiness. It has a nice head. Smells delicious with that bubble gum, hoppy, citrus aromas. Overall it is pretty darn good.
Mar 08, 2019Rated by JohnnyEd from Georgia
3.64/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.64/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Came in a variety pack - the best of the bunch.
Dec 21, 2018Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3/5 rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Catch up rating from notes, 2012: From sampler pack.Pours out very normal, medium golden, foamy head subsides rather quickly. Mild hoppy aroma, piney, floral. Taste is fruity, tropical notes, citrus, hop bitterness comes in at the back. Seems a bit thin overall.
Aug 01, 2018
Hi.P.A. from Magic Hat Brewing Company
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
1347 ratings
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