Sosus | Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Brewed by:
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Iowa, United States
tgbrews.com
Style: New England IPA
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 8.00%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
In his most notable mosaic work, Sosus of Pergamon depicts doves sunning atop a golden chalice. The image was said to be so enticing that real birds flew into it while trying to reach their stone companions. This single-hop showcase is inspired by the beauty of divinity of the Sosus mosaics. Just as the doves discovered their golden nectar, discover the irresistible nature of the Mosaic hop.
100+ IBU
Added by nickapalooza86 on 05-05-2013
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Ratings: 1,700 | Reviews: 220
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.15/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
5/5 rDev +11.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
One of my favorites. Great tropical flavor similar to Pompeii, but I feel like this one has a better aroma.
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
One of my favorites. Great tropical flavor similar to Pompeii, but I feel like this one has a better aroma.
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4.28/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
From 22 oz bottle poured into a beaker glass.
Very hazy straw gild with a one inch white head.
Nose: tons of citrus and tropical fruit, a touch of honey, no notable malt presence.
Taste: similar to the nose but toned down a touch. Dominated by citrus/tropical hops with a very faint bready malt presence.
Feel: medium body, medium-high carbonation, dry crisp finish
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look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
From 22 oz bottle poured into a beaker glass.
Very hazy straw gild with a one inch white head.
Nose: tons of citrus and tropical fruit, a touch of honey, no notable malt presence.
Taste: similar to the nose but toned down a touch. Dominated by citrus/tropical hops with a very faint bready malt presence.
Feel: medium body, medium-high carbonation, dry crisp finish
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4.31/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.83/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Not really understanding the hype behind this one. I think TG's Pompeii is actually a much better IPA. Here goes:
A: Very hazy orange. A lot of hop sediment floats in the solution, making the beer practically opaque. Not particularly appealing. However, the head and lacing are quite good.
S: Not really getting too much. It's a very mellow beer, especially for an NEIPA. Some tropical fruits - lemon, orange, and grapefruit; however, I must emphasize that these are very faint.
T: More robust, but nothing particular special. Lots of tropical fruit - lemon, orange peel, and lots of grapefruit. Very dank overall. However, there's also a very vegetal taste - lots of onion is this one. The aftertaste is somewhat unappetizing.
F: Soft, but not like other NEIPAs I've had.
O: Alright, Nothing special.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Not really understanding the hype behind this one. I think TG's Pompeii is actually a much better IPA. Here goes:
A: Very hazy orange. A lot of hop sediment floats in the solution, making the beer practically opaque. Not particularly appealing. However, the head and lacing are quite good.
S: Not really getting too much. It's a very mellow beer, especially for an NEIPA. Some tropical fruits - lemon, orange, and grapefruit; however, I must emphasize that these are very faint.
T: More robust, but nothing particular special. Lots of tropical fruit - lemon, orange peel, and lots of grapefruit. Very dank overall. However, there's also a very vegetal taste - lots of onion is this one. The aftertaste is somewhat unappetizing.
F: Soft, but not like other NEIPAs I've had.
O: Alright, Nothing special.
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4.49/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.5/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.68/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.58/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.55/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.55/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Sosus from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Beer rating:
4.49 out of
5 with
1,700 ratings
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