Hop Warrior Imperial IPA
Rooster Fish Brewing Co.

Hop Warrior Imperial IPAHop Warrior Imperial IPA
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From:
Rooster Fish Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 15.56%
Reviews:
37
Ratings:
90
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 03, 2019
Added:
Jan 06, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
100+ IBU, lots of maltiness and 8%+ ABV! A very tasty full flavored ale. It has earned the tag line “Watch out for the Warrior!” This one costs more for your own protection!

122 IBU
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Ratings by Hopheadhiker:
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Rated by Hopheadhiker from New York

3.34/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Sep 20, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Corburk from Pennsylvania

Jun 03, 2019
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
16 oz can

Clear, dark copper golden colorz, thick white head, good head retention. Strong hop aroma - mostly grassy and piney. Fairly bitter. Thin to medium bodied.
Jul 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Feb 19, 2018
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.89/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at the brewpub in Watkins Glen, NY. Pours a slightly hazy deep amber with a persistent off-white head. Initial impression is caramel and some pine, with a very subtle citrus undertone. Mouthfeel is medium-light, as is carbonation. Finish is slightly bitter and slightly dry. Definitely not DIPA-league in the hops department, but not awful either.
Oct 26, 2017
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass.

L: Clear golden amber pour. Massive foamy white head. Crazy lacing.

S: More malty than hops... some resin and pine.

T/F: Caramel malts.... bitter pine and resin. Very light on the citrus. Herbal... almost medicinal. Astringent. Finish is bitter and again medicinal. Slightly unpleasant aftertaste. Medium to light bodied and overcarbonated.

O: A pretty mediocre DIPA. Good bitterness... without great hop flavor. Overall not one I'd pick up again.
Oct 14, 2017
 
Rated: 2.84 by The_Beer_Guru from New York

Jul 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.52 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

May 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.07 by dreichus from Pennsylvania

Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by samibr from New York

Sep 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by garyloveman from Massachusetts

Jul 06, 2016
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Rated by CaptYellow from New York

3.18/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
Couldn't tell it was an imperial. Kind of bitter without the malt. Not much body. Wouldn't get it again.
May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by T-34-85 from New York

Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by RancidAggro from New York

Jan 17, 2016
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Reviewed by CNoj012 from New York

3.67/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap at Wildcate. This beer pours a murky golden orange with a 1 finger white head. There is very little retention, but tons of sheets of lacing. Smell reminds me of SNPA in the fact that there are piney hops, but not overwelming. There is a sweet and bready malt presence too. Taste is the same with moderate bitterness and no trace of the alcohol. Feel is medium, crisp and very clean. Overall this is a very well balanced DIPA and a pretty solid offering.
Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.09 by zekeman17 from Pennsylvania

Oct 14, 2015
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Rated by JWhat from North Carolina

3.85/5  rDev +11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Not their best effort, but worth trying especially at their brew pub. Specials are usually available.
Sep 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by craftaholic from New York

Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.3 by indianabeerman from Indiana

Jul 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by SonictheBeerhog from New York

Jun 17, 2015
Hop Warrior Imperial IPA from Rooster Fish Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 90 ratings