Torpedo Extra IPA
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Torpedo Extra IPATorpedo Extra IPA
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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #202
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,224
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 10.84%
Reviews:
3,138
Ratings:
11,715
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 11, 2024
Added:
May 12, 2006
Wants:
  415
Gots:
  3,539
It started as a napkin sketch in a pub, an idea for a device that could boost hop aroma without adding more bitterness. We built the sketch, and the “Hop Torpedo” revolutionized dry hopping and inspired Torpedo, one of our favorite IPA style beers. It’s an aggressive yet balanced beer featuring the complex citrus, pine, and herbal character of whole-cone hops.
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Ratings by DovaliHops:
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Reviewed by DovaliHops from California

4.59/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Never reviewed this beer before because it is one of my "go-to" beers that I drink on the regular. I decided to review this time because this happened to be the best tasting and most fresh batch I think I've ever tasted. This had to have been bottled no longer than a week ago. Pours a slightly cloudy orange/golden colr with a beautiful head that slowly minimizes. The smell on this batch of Torpedo is AMAZING. Definitely one of the strongest floral scents I have ever gotten out of an IPA. Along with strong hop and citrus smell. Upon touching my tongue I get immediate sweetness...a bit of candy sugars along with honey. Then followed by a strong bitter citrusy backbone. Then the sweetness comes back and lingers on the back of the tongue for a bit. The mouthfeel is close to perfect with a nice chewiness to it, but crisp at the same time. I really really really enjoyed this Torpedo. If only all the batches could taste like this.
Jun 21, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Jdells09 from New Jersey

Mar 11, 2024
 
Rated: 3.89 by Mickeyharris from Alabama

Mar 07, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by eak3 from Missouri

Mar 03, 2024
 
Rated: 3.4 by Roxchambeau from New Jersey

Feb 25, 2024
 
Rated: 3.9 by DumbRunner26 from North Carolina

Feb 19, 2024
 
Rated: 4.55 by Miles_Nilges from New York

Feb 13, 2024
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Reviewed by KenjiN from Massachusetts

3.18/5  rDev -23.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I sampled this even though I've generally moved away from IPAs in recent years. The beer looks good, albeit dark (coppery in color) for an IPA. It's got a lasting off-white head. The nose is redolent of piney hops -- and sweet malt; the scent pervades the vicinity. The body is heavier in body than I'd expect from a beer of this (7.2% ABV) strength; it's thick. Bitter hops strike the palate first, and are quickly followed by caramel-tasting malt.

The malt base is extremely sweet -- too sweet for my taste -- and the bitterness is high. The two components don't meld.

I liked this beer when it first appeared -- it was a time when the beer-world needed an assertive, true IPA at a reasonable price. My palate has changed. Today, Torpedo reminds me why I rarely drink IPAs.
Jan 14, 2024
 
Rated: 3.62 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.85 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by Danmooney40 from Virginia

4.15/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
The classic bitterness I look for in an IPA. One of my favorites.

Poured from a can into a 10 oz pub glass, medium amber color, slightly hazy, a 2 finger lingering caramel head
Nov 24, 2023
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Reviewed by ResearchRado from Oklahoma

3.81/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance:
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass. Amber honey. No head. Some lacing. Clear but rich in color.

Aroma:
Apricot.

Taste:
Sort of faint berry, piney hops, a little bit of malt, a little dry, bitter aftertaste.

Mouthfeel:
Clean. Well carbonated.

Overall:
Really nicely balanced West Coast IPA. Slightly darker and slightly maltier than some in the style (as a compliment). Refined and Classic.
Hops are strong - made my nose run and sneeze.
Nov 23, 2023
 
Rated: 1.78 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Nov 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.91 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Nov 13, 2023
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Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada

3.99/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Good strong taste, robust smell, a perfect beer to sip slowly and enjoy. One of my go to IPA’s. Really great name too. Another classic by Sierra Nevada.
Nov 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.12 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Nov 07, 2023
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Reviewed by Sheppard from Massachusetts

4.28/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a bright orangey golden color. Lots of grapefruit on the nose. It's perfumey with grapefruit, grapefruit pith, earthy pine, black pepper. It's a really solid WCIPA.
Nov 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by 350havok from Texas

Nov 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by Gizzardo from Arizona

Oct 07, 2023
Torpedo Extra IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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