Hop Soup
Big Al Brewing
- From:
- Big Al Brewing
- Washington, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.2 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 13, 2009
- Added:
- Aug 13, 2009
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati
3.2/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.2/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Served in straight pint glass. Poured with less than an inch of slightly off-white head that dissipated medium-quickly and left lots of pretty, sticky lacing.
The expected hop-dominant aromas greet the nose with a pleasant surprise of malt sweetness in the background. The flavors didn't quite live up to expectations set by the aroma. While certainly a hop forward brew, the malty aroma translated into a slightly too sweet beer. There was an underlying flavor on the finish that I couldn't quite put my finger on (bubblegum?), that may come from the yeast.
The body was very good, full and tongue coating without being too sticky or full. The drinkability was typical for the style, I wouldn't drink more than 2-3 ImpIPAs in a sitting. Overall a solid brew, this breweries first attempt at the style, that with a little refinement could easily be a great brew. Worth trying if you see it and some effort to find.
Aug 13, 2009The expected hop-dominant aromas greet the nose with a pleasant surprise of malt sweetness in the background. The flavors didn't quite live up to expectations set by the aroma. While certainly a hop forward brew, the malty aroma translated into a slightly too sweet beer. There was an underlying flavor on the finish that I couldn't quite put my finger on (bubblegum?), that may come from the yeast.
The body was very good, full and tongue coating without being too sticky or full. The drinkability was typical for the style, I wouldn't drink more than 2-3 ImpIPAs in a sitting. Overall a solid brew, this breweries first attempt at the style, that with a little refinement could easily be a great brew. Worth trying if you see it and some effort to find.
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!