Todd The Axe Man
Amager Bryghus

Todd The Axe ManTodd The Axe Man
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From:
Amager Bryghus
 
Denmark
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #104
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,593
Avg:
4.23 | pDev: 7.09%
Reviews:
50
Ratings:
190
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 09, 2022
Added:
Aug 22, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  28
Collaboration with Surly Brewing Company

For quite some time the Amager crew has been discussing this question: which person is the most rock’n’roll in the whole craft beer world - is it Barnaby Struve of Three Floyds or is it Todd Haug of Surly Brewing? In the end it wasn’t really all that difficult to decide since only Todd has played for Laura Dern in a David Lynch movie (yeah, Nicolas Cage was in that same movie, but since when did he count?) AND Todd plays the guitar in both a speed metal band and a stoner band. Add to that that Todd and his wife Linda are some of the nicest people to hang out with.

So Todd, here’s to you: "Todd - The Axe Man" - a potent IPA loaded with fresh American aroma hops on a base of rich Golden Promise malt, Surly’s signature malt. Raise a glass to Todd, world class brewer - and master of the axe! Bonus facts about Todd: yes, he DID actually have a perm in his younger days (his wife confirms) and he does indeed love cats an awful lot.

Malt: Golden Promise
Hops: Herkules, Citra, Mosaic
Yeast: US-ale
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Ratings by Marius:
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Rated by Marius from Netherlands

4.35/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Aug 22, 2016
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.71/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Pale golden colour, slightly hazy. Moderat white head. Strong aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, a hint of tomcat. Light bodied for its strength. Hoppy flavour, medium dry, some tropical fruits, distinct notes of grapefruit, bitter finish.
May 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by Lobina from Arizona

Aug 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.88 by Enomas from Portugal

Jun 25, 2021
 
Rated: 4.49 by HopBelT from Belgium

May 12, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by Rashyyk from Minnesota

Dec 30, 2020
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Reviewed by starstar11 from Thailand

4.31/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Brewed in Denmark July 2020
Arrived in my frig same month.

WHAM! Officially 6.5%, but this Columbus, Mosaic, Citra west coast style taste combo packs an amazingly unique punch to the pallet.

Drink fresh,
Drink frequently.
Worth flying for.

Todd Definitely Da Maan.
Aug 08, 2020
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Reviewed by Snowcrash000 from Germany

4.25/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy, deep orange coloration with a small, frothy head. Smells of biscuity malt and grassy, resinous hops, with tropical and lighter citrus notes of mango, pineapple and grapefruit. Taste is a great balance of biscuity malt and bitter and resinous, yet somewhat sweet and juicy tropical and lighter citrus hops, being dominated by notes of mango, pineapple and pine, with lighter grapefruit, tangerine and a certain grassiness also coming through. Finishes with a medium/strong bitterness and some pineapple, grapefruit and pine lingering in the aftertaste. Smooth mouthfeel with a medium body and carbonation.

This is a rather nice IPA that with a strong WC character, but also a certain NE influence, perhaps not unlike Heady Topper. It's quite bitter and resinous, but also lacks a strong caramel malt backbone and has got a rather hazy look and juicy tropical fruit notes to it, while the mouthfeel is somewhere inbetween a WC and NE IPA. Yet this doesn't feel neither here nor there at all and manages a rather enjoyable balance between the two styles. Pretty awesome brew, actually.
Jul 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.23 by desint from Belgium

Dec 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.27 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Sep 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.54 by beaulabauve from Louisiana

Aug 15, 2019
 
Rated: 4.34 by Biggiekrock627 from Maryland

Jul 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.32 by Houborg1 from Denmark

Jun 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by goalie35 from Canada (AB)

Jun 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.15 by Griffith from Connecticut

Apr 04, 2019
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Reviewed by cryptomath from Florida

4.81/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
I was excited to find this on draft in Copenhagen. Not quite the same as the cans I have had from Surly brewing (where it is still being produced) .

A big fruity hop rush on first sip. The initial sweetness gives way to a delightful piney finish.
Mar 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by BdM from Netherlands

Feb 17, 2019
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

4.02/5  rDev -5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy dark yellow with fine, soft foam.

Smell is dank and grassy with notes of peaches, pine and resin.

Taste is piney and grassy with a robust bitterness. There are notes of dank peaches and grapefruit roaming around, but this is mostly a no nonsense, hoppy IPA. No juicy crap here.

Mouthfeel is medium, well carbonated.

Overall, a good, solid IPA, more west coast than anything else. Well balanced and tasty.
Oct 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.53 by Heeenrik from Finland

Jun 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by RMW66 from Australia

Mar 11, 2018
Todd The Axe Man from Amager Bryghus
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 190 ratings