Hop Wrangler
Peace Tree Brewing Co.

Hop WranglerHop Wrangler
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From:
Peace Tree Brewing Co.
 
Iowa, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
6.25%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 13.19%
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
194
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 17, 2021
Added:
May 08, 2010
Wants:
  11
Gots:
  25
Joe’s multinational take on a classic IPA. IPA’s are known for their intense hop bitterness, flavor and aromas. First, Joe used American and English malt, then American and English hops are added during the mash, first wort, boil, and finally it’s dry hopped for aroma. Belgium gets involved with the yeast and a special candy sugar finish for smoothness and flavor.
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Ratings by rundocrun:
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Reviewed by rundocrun from Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A - Hazy deep golden hue with a touch of amber. Had to do a rough pour to get a respectable head that faded relatively quickly. As a homebrewer, I actually have quite a soft spot for unfiltered, bottle-conditioned beers.

S - Lots of pine and grapefruit with a touch of sweetness hinted.

T - A punch of bitterness that hits after the initial honey-sweet maltiness. Great toasted notes that wash over the back of the tongue. Overall, very well balanced IPA in the taste department.

M - Perfectly viscous for an IPA. I've definitely had more than a few that feel like i'm drinking hop-essence water. Good carbonation that tickles the sides of the tongue and on the lips.
Apr 14, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.62 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 17, 2021
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.67/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Murky orange color.

Huge white head (be careful pouring!); minimal lacing.

Nose of bitterness; slight citrus.

Medium mouthfeel.

Muted hop flavor; slight sweetness. Dry, and very much in the English tradition; I personally wish the sweetness was more pronounced.
Apr 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.74 by DevilsAvocado from Illinois

Jun 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jan 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.47/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear, copper color. 1/4 inch head of an off-white color. Slight retention and slight lacing. Smells of alcohol, pine, strong hops, sweet malt, rye, and a hint of yeast. Fits the of a Belgian IPA. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of alcohol, pine, strong hops, sweet malt, rye, and a hint of yeast. Overall, weak appearance, good aroma, body, and blend.
Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.1 by Will_Edgar from Iowa

Jun 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.29 by mothman from Minnesota

May 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by ovaltine from Indiana

Apr 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by millelacsmark from Minnesota

Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by BeersAndBears from Georgia

Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by Amp from Oklahoma

Mar 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by tradster from Minnesota

Mar 07, 2015
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Reviewed by NickTheGreat from Iowa

4.06/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L (4) - A nice (slightly) dark amber. Not dark amber, more of a dark yellow. Decent head on top, a slightly off-white.
S (4.25) - Nice smells and aromas here. A little hop and a little malt.
T (4) - Good solid hop taste with malt backbone. Not crazy hop levels but a nicely balanced IPA. I don't really get much of the Belgian yeast. I wouldn't have know they claimed that if I hadn't read it.
F (4) - Nice drinkable beer. Good carb, fairly smooth.
O (4) - Overall a solid beer. I've never *loved* any of the Peace Tree beers, but they're all good. This is no different.
Mar 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by charrel from Texas

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota

Feb 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by GRG1313 from California

Jan 06, 2015
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Rated by fitzcod

3.08/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A little on the bitter side at first
Dec 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.73 by DrJones from Iowa

Dec 24, 2014
Hop Wrangler from Peace Tree Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 194 ratings