Rampant Imperial IPA
New Belgium Brewing Company

Rampant Imperial IPARampant Imperial IPA
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 12.66%
Reviews:
489
Ratings:
2,915
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 07, 2023
Added:
Feb 24, 2013
Wants:
  79
Gots:
  814
A burly and bitter Imperial IPA, Rampant pours a pure copper and carries the sheen of a rightly hopped beer. The Mosaic and Calypso hops bring stonefruit to the front seat, and the addition of Centennials nod towards citrus for a well-rounded aroma. The taste expands these hops with heavy peach tones and a profoundly bitter bite. There is some malt sweetness to stand this beer up, and Rampant's finish is bone-dry.
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Ratings by hopphead31415:
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Reviewed by hopphead31415 from Virginia

4.54/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Rampant IPA is nothing less than the "go-to" beer for a powerful and satisfying IPA. If you want to drink a beer that gives you an experience more than just a buzz and you want character and flavor that will put you on your ass--in a good way--and you have the palate for a hoppy bold beer, then this is the beer for you. It is impressive how many citrus overtones are packed behind the punch of the hoppiness which is a feat that few can successfully accomplish.

A-This beer pours a rich deep golden amber color somewhat ironically, but has been kissed with a delicate white foam of tickling happiness that is nothing short of perfection. I think you will echo the adage when I say it here, 'don't neglect the head'...and this one has a great one.

S-The aroma is a pleasant balance of rich hoppiness and citrus, orange, and pine, but delicately freckled with subtle hints of nutty zest.

T-The taste is something you must brace yourself for, because the aroma tells tales of a gentle caressing of the tongue and palate. The taste is bold and the hops can kick you in the gut IF you aren't ready for it or if you don't like that, but I think it is safe to say that all who buy a six pack of Rampant are ready for a lashing. Anyways, the malts are well-balanced with the resinous pine and citrus hops which have a unique flavor that I haven't seen in other Imperial IPAs.

Overall-I would say that this beer never fails to disappoint and is my go-to beer when I can't find any other IPA that I haven't tried yet or don't trust to be hoppy enough. New Belgium has done it again and I think Rampant is worth every penny. Just be sure to drink it from a nice glass in order to get the full experience, because the head and appearance are every bit as savory and pleasurable as the flavor itself. Do not mistreat this baby, for she delivers every time.
Jan 16, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.38/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Somewhat subdued and sweet for a double. Looks great with thick, rocky head. Aroma is apples (?), hops. Taste is hops and apple juice, with short, dry finish. Sharp bitterness remains on the palate. Smooth for a double, but without the kick I was expecting.
Jun 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.89 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.82 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Dec 16, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From old, undated notes. Poured from the bottle.

Clear yellow/orange color.

Bright white head; spotty lacing.

Light citrus nose with a hint of vinegar.

Thin mouthfeel.

A hint of honey saves the flavor, but this lacks citrus & is overly bitter.
Aug 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by bdlusa from Texas

Jun 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.88 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bigschoolrecords from Pennsylvania

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Dec 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by gmale9000 from New York

Dec 06, 2018
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Reviewed by iguanodon from Utah

2.81/5  rDev -25.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
[Original rating 2014-08-15] Pours clear dark gold with a thin white head, good lacing. Aroma is citrus, pine, a little floral. Taste is bitter, boozy, a little soapy.
Oct 24, 2018
 
Rated: 2.89 by isaac_barrow from Indiana

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Jun 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by npdevil27 from Massachusetts

Jun 06, 2018
 
Rated: 1.8 by blevinsaj from Ohio

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 2.9 by dcall384 from Indiana

Feb 13, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Dec 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.4 by adam36 from Illinois

Aug 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by JoeLev from Ohio

Jul 22, 2017
Rampant Imperial IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 2915 ratings