HopShock IPA
SanTan Brewing Co.

HopShock IPAHopShock IPA
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From:
SanTan Brewing Co.
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #2,222
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
87
Ranked #17,393
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 10.62%
Reviews:
101
Ratings:
515
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 24, 2024
Added:
Jan 24, 2008
Wants:
  35
Gots:
  120
Warm copper amber in color, SanTan brewers have re-defined this classic English Ale. An intense bitterness derived from the distinct citrus/pine flavor of Pacific Northwest Hops. A dry, crisp malt character & aggressive alcohol dominate our I.P.A. and make this bitter beer a hop-head’s passion!

Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy

Malt: Two Row Barley, Wheat, Caramel 80, Munich, Victory

Yeast: American Ale

85 IBU

Gold Medal – U.S. Open Beer Championship
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Ratings by rrski198:
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Reviewed by rrski198 from Georgia

3.48/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A: Slight cream colored head with a nice dark amber color. Darker than otehr regular ipas.

S: Pine and citrus. Classic american IPA. Slight caramel sweetness comes through.

T: Bitterness and spiciness right up front. Mild sweetness on teh back end but the bitterenss really sticks around. The fresh pince dominates.

M: Spicy, which i like, full bitterness. Quite nice. Bittterness is very predominate.

O: Nice offering. Nothing amazing, above average, but a well rounded ipa. I would buy again if in AZ
Aug 30, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.93 by Timmmmaaayyy from Pennsylvania

Jan 24, 2024
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

4.2/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a Seattle Beer Week pint glass. Pours lightly hazy, medium to dark coppery amber with a very fine, whipped cream textured, three finger white head with great retention and rocky lacing. Aroma of biscuit malt, piney and citrus hops, pine and orange. Flavor is pale and biscuit malt, piney and citrus hops, pine, orange, grapefruit and a little caramel; assertive hop bitterness in the finish, as promised. Medium bodied with light to moderate creaminess. A malty, well hopped IPA. The hop profile leans West Coast, dominated by pine and citrus. Malt is an old fashioned hybrid of NA malt and more biscuity English style ones, an uncommon style that I enjoy seeing. It seems rare in the Northwest now, and most examples see to be brewed in the more easterly (and now southwesterly) regions. The head is awesome looking like a cross between whipped cream and a nitro pour; inviting. Rich color and good mouth feel. The flavor is a little unbalanced, with some hop astringency in the finish, but that comes with a satisfying alpha oil bitterness. I liked this one.
Dec 27, 2023
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Reviewed by wadamslll

4.3/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Probably my new go to beer.

Copper color.
Head lasted decent amount of time.
Not overly bitter.
Not a lot of fruit hints.
Solid.
Try it at least once.
Mar 01, 2022
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Look - nice standard looking IPA, clear copper color with a slight head
Smell - piney malty slight floral
Taste - pretty much like the scent but slightly bitter as well with a caramel malt backbone
Feel - medium body and carb, slight creaminess
Overall - ok standard IPA
Jan 10, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 07, 2020
 
Rated: 4.1 by a_silva_016 from Arizona

Mar 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Jan 20, 2020
 
Rated: 3.58 by mdfb79 from New York

Nov 25, 2019
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Reviewed by cyclonece09 from Wisconsin

3.93/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a can into a pint glass. Pours orange red with a small white head. Smells of citrus and floral hops. Tastes of citrus and floral hop notes, some sweet grain. Beer is light bodied and easy drinking, light bodied. Overall, a very good beer.
Oct 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by JDizzle from Indiana

Oct 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.22 by JALANCon from Arizona

Jun 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.4 by Manta200 from Kentucky

Jun 16, 2019
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Rated by Valentinesday01 from Arizona

3.63/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bitter and Hoppy
May 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.45 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 24, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by NickThePyro from Washington

Apr 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by BabaBeer from California

Feb 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.68 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Jan 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by mmoore9363 from Arizona

Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 11, 2018
HopShock IPA from SanTan Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 515 ratings