Outta Kilter
Hoppin' Frog Brewery

Outta KilterOutta Kilter
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From:
Hoppin' Frog Brewery
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
Ranked #124
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,274
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 12.33%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
218
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 23, 2023
Added:
Feb 02, 2009
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by GeorgiaBeerGuy:
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Rated by GeorgiaBeerGuy from Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

Oct 12, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.72 by NWHopinator from Oregon

Aug 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Blogjackets from Ohio

Oct 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.73 by Danzifer from Ohio

Jun 25, 2021
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.94/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
It's been so long since I've had this, and my reviews were so short back then, I'm completely deleting my old review and starting fresh with this new batch, freshly canned for the first time in 12 ounce servings.

The appearance is foggy burnt copper-red with a moderate but dense creamy khaki head that slowly settles to a curled ring. The turbid body seems to settle out to fairly clear over time, without leaving much sediment, so it seems to have been a deceptive sort of chill haze apparently.

Quite malty, but also yeasty, this is nothing like the local rival you might expect it to be--the stellar Wulver by Thirsty Dog. Instead, it's almost like a lager, a doppelbock even. There's a banana wheat characteristic within a rounder, fuller thick body, that's still quaffable and subtle. However, there's a hard to pinpoint accent that pops up just before the softly semi-dry finish that's reminding me of jalepeno, without the heat.

Lightly toasted, the malt's not quite pumpernickel, yet somewhat like rye, but mildly nutty, like Brazil nut. The hops are herbal, and not quite grassy, but maybe this is where I got the jalepeno from--it's got a sort of allium character to it, without being sharp. I don't know what it is, but it's unique.

Both for Hoppin' Frog, and the ABV more generally, this is a surprisingly mild brew in execution that's much more drinkable than you may think coming in.
Feb 12, 2021
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.98/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap

A-pours a dark amber color with a small fizzy white head that reduces to a film and ring around the glass

S- sweet caramel, brown sugar, oak, vanilla, bourbon, molasses

T- dark fruit and alcohol mixes with brown sugar and molasses, bourbon, oak and vanilla, boozy finish

M- medium body and carbonation, foamy mouthfeel and slightly creamy finish
Jun 07, 2019
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

3/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
From Zombier. In Teku glass. Playing Custome Quest 2. Pleasant notes and, even not being the barrel aged version, I also seem to find some woody notes.However, its too much alcoholic for its abv
Nov 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.75 by spotrebor from Texas

Nov 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by jakecattleco from California

Feb 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Jan 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.71 by Segelstrom from Pennsylvania

Oct 27, 2016
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Reviewed by Myotus from Texas

3.34/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25
Poured at 45°F from a 22oz bottle (no date) into a thistle. Consumed on 28Sep16.
SMELL: Mild aromas of red cherries, black cherries, figs, and plums commingle with subtle bitter cough syrup, campfire, and caramel aromas.
3 out of 5
TASTE: A mild fruitiness of red cherry, black cherry, fig, and plum begins to unravel the taste profile. Mild flavors of caramel and subtle flavors of bitter cough syrup quickly trail as both of the cherry flavors intensify. Subtle campfire and black tea flavors next enter to provide the expected smokiness and bitterness of this style. The display of flavors concludes with subtle tree nut flavors and whispers of alcohol and spicy rye as all previous flavors persist.
3.25 out of 5
NOTE: I find it difficult to comprehend my experience with this beer. I do not understand how a brewery, with which I have only had great encounters, can make one of my favorite styles so poorly. I am unsure as to what caused it, but the perception of cough medicine is not something I desire in a beer. It was not easy to overlook despite the subtle amounts that were perceived.
Sep 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by travelguy from Ohio

Jul 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by jeschaefer from Texas

Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

May 27, 2016
 
Rated: 2.98 by stingray from Wisconsin

Mar 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Mar 03, 2016
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Reviewed by Glanzman from Ohio

4.02/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 ounce bottle served in a pint glass.

Pours a ruby brown color with off-white head.

Smells of roasted caramel malts.

Taste is just okay for me... not great. Seems to be lacking that deep, complex wee heavy taste.

Wouldn't recommend this really.
Jan 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by warpig372 from Indiana

Jan 09, 2016
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Reviewed by Ciocanelu from Romania

3.85/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark amber color with light brown head. Aroma has booze soaked raisins, figs, dates and other dark fruits. Taste is somehow sweet and slightly tart with dried figs and caramel up-front. Body is quite light and effervescent. Really nice dark fruit notes but the alcohol is a bit too present for my taste.
Dec 17, 2015
Outta Kilter from Hoppin' Frog Brewery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 218 ratings