HOPpopotamus
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House

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From:
John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
86
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 16%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
14
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 22, 2017
Added:
Aug 06, 2006
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by virinow:
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Rated by virinow from New York

5/5  rDev +33.3%

Nov 16, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.86 by mickyge from Massachusetts

May 22, 2017
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Reviewed by jbertsch from Massachusetts

4.73/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Seems like a reworked DIPA. Hop forward, beautiful aroma, lowish bittwrnish where there's still some snap but otherwise soft. Flavor is a potpourri of fruity hops. Mouthful spot on. Could ask for anything more...like a cross between Wet coast ipas and the stupidly nsm d New England IPAs.
May 13, 2017
 
Rated: 2.75 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Apr 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.01 by raycoll from New York

Nov 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnofUpton from Massachusetts

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.76 by Tank880 from New York

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by pjkelley82 from New York

Oct 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by tipofthetongue from New York

Oct 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Jenray from Texas

May 14, 2013
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Reviewed by LilBeerDoctor from New York

3.68/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the John Harvards in Lake Grove, NY. Pours amber with a ring of white head. Aroma of citrus and grassy hops. Flavor of potpurri, sweet grapefruit, nice hop bitterness, with a sweetness in the finish. Nice IIPA but a little light on the flavor.
Appearance: 4/5
Aroma: 7/10
Palate: 4/5
Flavor: 7/10
Overall: 15/20
3.7/5
Nov 18, 2008
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Reviewed by allergictomacros from Canada (ON)

3.88/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A - Hazy red in a dim light. Head is impressively solid and creamy with good retention.

S - Big, rich, fresh grapefruit with floral notes and a light pine. Bready note that seems to be characteristic of this brewpub.

T - Typical DIPA hoppiness. Lots of up-front fruit, and hop flavour. Finishes serious bitter edge. Some alcohol shines through as well, adding complexity.

M - A little bit on the fizzy side, and served too cold and a bit heavy.

D - Not the most drinkable DIPA, but has the requisite flavours and boldness.
Jun 06, 2008
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Reviewed by plaid75 from New York

3.87/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Poured a deep amber hue with a one finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell consisted of an oily citrus and peppery hop with hints of dried fruit.

The taste featured a chewy peppery hop, some slight alcohol warmth and a solid husky grain.

The mouthfeel was slightly chewy with an alcohol tingle.

Overall a pretty comple DIPA. Good drinkability here.
May 21, 2007
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Reviewed by BBM from New York

4.01/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
They sell T-shirts in JH with this brew's name on it, so it has to be good, right? Well, it is. It pours a lovely opaque amber/brown color with a thin white head, and good retention and lacing. The aroma is faint, of floral, citrus, and piney hops. Nice.

The taste is certainly this beer's strong point. It doesn't go hop crazy like so many DIPAs try to do, but they are boutiful in this beer, nd you do take note of them. The hops are offset by a strong malt backbone that balances this drink out very nicely. The finish is dry, but the taste doesn't linger, it almost stops short. At first I wasn't sure if this was awesome or disspointing, but I'm leaning toward the former.

Mouthfeel is full yet dry. This beer is highly drinkable for a DIPA. Definitely reccomended if you find yourself in Long Island's John Harvard's.
Dec 30, 2006
HOPpopotamus from John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 14 ratings