Hop Shovel Double IPA Series: Citra! Citra!
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

When you go with a single hop to showcase, you better deliver and this one sure does. Overall an excellent brew compared to other single hop offerings. In typical west coast fashion, theres a distinct sweetness that isnt overpowering. Great stuff

 

this is one that i have come to appreciate more over time. best by 11/28/21, consumed 12/22/21 so shame on my monger and me. but it's hanging in i must say
L: from the can. stylish
S: sweet citrus, orange, lime. nice.
T: delivers on the nose. along iwth a malty backbone and some piney bitterness on the finish. works for me.
F: smooht, light carbonation. very pleasant.
O: it's a winner from bear republic. keep it up!

 

 

Pours a slight hazed golden color with nice head and lacing. Smell is fruity and malty. Taste has topical citrus fruits of oranges and grapefruit balanced in the end with baked bread caramel malts. Mouth feel is sweet with some pine bitterness ,this tasted good.

16oz can
BB 06/01/21
L: crazy persistent kraeusen-like foamy ivory head; clear copper body
S: grapefruit, pine, light caramel, pale grain, floral hops
T: bread crust, caramel, floral grapefruit, pungent pine, marmalade
F: full body, resinous hops coat the palate with pungent bitterness that lingers on the finish
O: this was fantastic! Proves that you don’t have to be hazy to be good

Pours a light translucent orange with a small white head and lacing.

A just opened can smells of piney hops. Once in the glass it tastes and smells of citrus and pineapple. Sips finish with a mild mix of sweet and bitterness. The alcohol hides well.

Medium body and carbonation. Light clean dry mouthfeel.

This is a very pleasant drinkable, mild mannered but nuanced brew with a kick.

From a 2-month old can that likely spent it's entire life sitting on an open shelf unrefrigerated.
A - Golden orange with a decent finger-wide head that lasted the duration. A mixture of coarse and fine bubbles on the head with streaming carbonation.

S- grapefruit, orange marmalade, honey on the nose.

T- taste follows smell. Can mentions lemon on the palate, but I got none of it. Perhaps if it were fresher!?

Mouth feel - medium

Overall- a solid WCIPA that perhaps would have blown my socks off had it been fresher. Won't be seeking out again, but wouldn't turn one down if offered at a party or bar.

16oz can. Poured out a clear, golden orange color with a good-sized, khaki-colored head of foam. It left sudsy trail of lace on the glass. It smelled of citrus, grapefruit, pineapple and caramel malt. Sweet tropical fruit taste with caramel, toffee and a piney bitterness.

 

 

Pours a vibrant light amber color with a nice head and lacing
Aroma has citrus, lime and orange hints
Taste follows the nose with a very well balanced citrus, a dry malt undertone and superb pithy bitterness flavor
A medium bodied very well carbonated beer
A great West Coast Double IPA

 

Pours a handsome clear yellow with thick piles of foam in the Leute Bokbier glass. Thick body, sweet, and lushly carbonated. Highly aromatic with citrus peel, lime, and a whiff of grapefruit. Flavors of orange juice, marmalade, and pineapple. Sharp edge, and just bitter enough.

Clean, aromatic aftertaste with a whiff of alcohol. Finally, a DIPA with balance among the sugar, the bitter, and acidity — and no gunky murk. This is an eminently drinkable— ah, sippable— powerful brew. From the 16 oz can purchased at Bine & Vine.