Hop Bomb
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

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From:
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
 
United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 12.34%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
73
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 13, 2020
Added:
Mar 29, 2006
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by dshansen1184:
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Rated by dshansen1184 from Washington

3.58/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75

Dec 31, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.08 by ahuey333 from Wisconsin

Mar 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.18 by shreead from Michigan

Jan 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by 98green from Michigan

Jul 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.28 by tpeters from Maryland

Jan 08, 2019
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Reviewed by slee196 from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Overall, a solid drinkable ipa that had some wheaty, earthy notes and had a dry finish. I had it from the River North, Chicago location and it was enjoyable. Unlike the name, it didn't have much of the hoppy presence.
Apr 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by jschott75 from Illinois

Dec 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.37 by AD17 from New Jersey

Nov 22, 2017
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.2/5  rDev -16%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Dry.

C+ / ABOVE AVERAGE
Aug 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by Drknight from Virginia

Jul 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by hoosier222002 from Illinois

Jul 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by einman from Minnesota

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by Marzen_Fan from Ohio

Apr 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by cryptichead from Illinois

Dec 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.24 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Sep 01, 2016
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Reviewed by JamieDuncan from Maryland

3.94/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
ON draft in Bethesda Rock Bottom. Poured a nearly clear dark orange with off white head that was not very impressive. The aroma was rather strong, a nice balance of citrus and pine with even a little bit of floral hop in the background. Surprised me that I could pick up all 3. There also seemed to be just a bit of bread in the background. The flavor was similar to nose but a good bit more muted, you definitely get more of the malt but no sweet. The piney bitter comes in late but only lingers a touch. Light mouthfeel. Overall this was an okay IPA.
Jun 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.37 by Biggiekrock627 from Maryland

Jan 07, 2016
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Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona

3.83/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On-tap in Milwaukee:

Pours dark amber with a thin lasting head that leaves lacing.

The smell is of citrus and a touch of pine with mild caramelized bread.

The taste is of citrus and some pine. Hops stand out but supported by a solid malt backbone. Long, dry finish.

Seemed more of an IPA rather than a DIPA - on the border I suppose. (That didn't affect the score, and doesn't really matter - close enough to fit the style anyway.

An enjoyable, hop-forward brew.
Oct 31, 2015
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Reviewed by rjd722 from Maryland

3.54/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the RB in Bethesda. Deep amber color with minimal head and no lacing. Somewhat piney, slight citrus, and malt aroma. Not really what I would consider a "hop bomb", but it's got some nice citrus taste coupled with woody hints. Somewhat sweet, malty, bitter mouthfeel but not whet I expected given the name.
Sep 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Loveyourbeer from Virginia

2.4/5  rDev -37%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
There was no hop profile in this hop bomb. I don't know what was wrong, but this was barely a pale ale, let alone an IPA. It tasted more like a blonde ale. Must have been a bad batch.
Aug 19, 2015
Hop Bomb from Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 73 ratings