Hopsichord - Beer Camp #36
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Hopsichord - Beer Camp #36Hopsichord - Beer Camp #36
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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.7%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 11.82%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 26, 2017
Added:
Nov 17, 2010
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by redsubway:
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Rated by redsubway from Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -40.9%

Jul 16, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Feb 26, 2017
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

4.49/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
As almost always, Sierra Nevada drops a pretty looking amber hoppy beer on us, replete with soft white head in the full one inch range, real good retention given how hoppy it is. Aroma hits all the pine and citrus notes, without offering up a bunch of caramel or alcohol notes.

Taste has the citrus evolve into tropical fruit notes, this is the most proprietary hopped Sierra Nevada beer I think I've ever had. Very dry body, light. Damn this is a 1st tier dipa for sure. Super easy to drink, even superior to Hoptimum, a very good dipa. Solid stuff, hope this makes it into the regular rotation one of these days.
Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by JTomczak from Connecticut

Aug 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by sloelco from California

Dec 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by ThomasG19 from California

Aug 17, 2012
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Reviewed by scottfrie from California

3.38/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
22oz bottle into snifter.

A: Pours a clear caramel with a bubbly short lived head that faded into a thin scum.
S: Citruy leafy hops, bready malt, and a bit of simcoe cat piss.
T: Harsh hops, very cat pee-like, and dominating. I know this is supposed to taste this way but it’s not my favorite. If you love simcoe this is your beer though. I do get a redeeming hint of citrus in the finish.
M: Medium body, oily greasy mouthfeel, with tingly carbonation. I had no idea the alcohol in this beer was so high because it is hidden so well.
O: Again, if you love simcoe you will love this beer. I don’t not love it, and I know this flavor profile is what SN was going for, but I guess I just wasn’t in the mood for this tonight.
Apr 22, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by furthurgone from California

Apr 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by bullywee from Colorado

Feb 21, 2012
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Reviewed by Beerandraiderfan from Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the Sierra Nevada 30th anniversary party. Nice professional appearance, copper color, some bright orange color, nice pillowy head on it. Aroma was wonderfully hoppy, plenty of pine, mild citrus, no hint of alcohol and lots of sticky icky type resinous notes.

Nice blast of tropical fruit hop notes, toasted caramel malt notes, just the right amount of sweetness and bitterness, never a heavy or sticky mouthfeel. Can't believe how well it hides alcohol. Lots of hops and relatively modest bitterness.

I wouldn't argue with anyone if they said this was Sierra Nevada's best hoppy beer. Was my favorite of the day.

Why was I not advised that this came out in bottles?
Jan 19, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by whartontallboy from New York

Jan 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Dec 18, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by TrickkyGangsta from Florida

Dec 05, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by Slurrernie from California

Dec 03, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by MarkVegas from Nevada

Dec 02, 2011
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Reviewed by SHODriver from North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A: Pours a very deep orange, pretty much bronze shade with a finger of off white head which recedes to a small pool in the middle and a rim on the edge of the glass.
S: Smells dank piney and resinous with a bit of sweet caramel smells and some tropical fruit
T: Herbal hop flavors with a bit of pine, some caramel sweetness, Almost medicinal at some times but not off putting. Fruity on the swallow with a bit of bitterness that is sharp at first but fades quickly
M: Full bodied and somewhat thick, carbonation is a little prickly but not overly so
O: A very well done and tasty beer. I'm very happy that I picked up a bottle when I visited the brewery.;
Nov 18, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by rbrefbeerman from California

Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 3.75 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by HopHead84 from California

4/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
11/8/2011

On tap at URGE.

A: Brownish red with a massive beige sea foam head. Good retention and scattered lacing.

S: Aromatic floral notes blend with grapefruit and pine. The hops harmonize with caramel and bread.

T: Pronounced bread and caramel malt with sweet citrus that reminds me of orange and grapefruit. There's evident pine and earth as well. Bitterness is at a moderate level, and the beer gives the impression of balance. There's a little booze in the finish.

M: Medium body with lower high carbonation.

Overall: Malty and balanced but still good.
Nov 09, 2011
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Reviewed by paulozanello from Brazil

4.17/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep orange and light brown hazy color with a fluffy white head with moderate lacing and retention.

Aroma is caramel malts and resinous hops with spicy finish.

Taste is of malty and nutty caramel upfront with aromatic and citrus hops following. Bitterness is present towards the end to balance the sweet malts.

Body is heavy with low carbonation. Aftertaste is bitter and hoppy.

A nice and malty DIPA from Sierra Nevada, good balance between hops and malt. I'd love to try it fresh on tap.
Nov 05, 2011
Hopsichord - Beer Camp #36 from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 44 ratings