Hop Jitsu
Beachwood Brewing

Hop JitsuHop Jitsu
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From:
Beachwood Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #246
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,883
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 6.71%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
61
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 20, 2024
Added:
Oct 13, 2012
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  8
Layers of Warrior, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra skillfully mow their way through a base of American 2-row malt. A kiss of Canadian honey malt accentuates the tropical and tangerine flavors & aromas from the powerful Amarillo/Citra dry hop charge.

99 IBU
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Rated: 4.19 by brewskis from Indiana

Mar 20, 2024
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Reviewed by moysauce from Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Absolutely great tasting west coast ipa. All the dank bitterness and citrus on the palate. As far as I’m concerned, Beachwood can do no wrong. Another great IPA in their arsenal
Mar 16, 2024
 
Rated: 4.03 by Lobina from Arizona

Mar 28, 2023
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Reviewed by oucxpunchdp from Oklahoma

4.46/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Picked this up while visiting my son in Arizona. The is a well done WC. The hop aroma is pleasant. The combination of Mosaic and Amarillo was well done and suits my taste preference. My only critique is that I enjoyed it so much I drank it a little too fast and am wishing I had more.
Mar 05, 2023
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Reviewed by AZgman from Arizona

3.97/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is a really good WCIPA. It is a bit difficult to find here in AZ, but I managed to do it. Poured from a 16oz can that was about 1 month old. Lots of hops, but not too bitter. Crisp finish.
Feb 25, 2023
 
Rated: 4.17 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Feb 13, 2023
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Reviewed by gatornation from Arizona

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a slight hazed golden color with a fresh white head Smell is floral jucy and tropical with hops . Taste has melon,citrus pineapple some malts . Mouth feel soft juicy more sweet than dry , very good to style .
Feb 12, 2023
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.43/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3
Clear yellow amber brew with plenty of foam in the Saint-Martins glass. Fruity aroma with a whiff of pineapple. Tangy mouthfeel with a dark woody finish. Flavors of lemon, alfalfa, green tea, and resins. Quite a bitter aftertaste. Interesting hoppy brew that rewards sipping. But I gave up before I finished it. From the 16 oz can purchased at Bine & Vine. Dated 01/08/23.
Feb 12, 2023
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Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This one is kind of the anti Kim K in my opinion - name sucks and the label artwork is ugly as hell. That said, what’s in the inside is beautiful. No nepotism, and no ugly hag. It’s good. Like, I’d wash my feet with it - it’s that pure. I wouldn’t even let a Kardashian into the bounce house… but Hop Jitsu can stay for cake.
Jan 27, 2023
 
Rated: 3.65 by TomStottman from California

Jan 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 11, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

May 18, 2019
 
Rated: 4.33 by AlvinLin from New York

Dec 24, 2018
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Reviewed by JohnCassillo from California

3.84/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a slightly hazy gold with minimal head, but some decent lacing. Initial aroma is almost a bit smokey, mixed with some bitter pine. It drinks smooth, with a very dry, pineapple finish. The mouthfeel's probably a bit heavier than you'd guess given pretty moderate carbonation.
Jan 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by Keananmichael5 from California

Jul 26, 2016
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Arrives with an amber color and capped nicely by a couple of inches of foam; plenty of lacing action

Smell: Tangerine and mango tones waft, with grapefruit, as well

Taste: CItrusy from the outset, with tangerine, grapefruit and mango flavors building; slight amount of piney bitterness, after the swallow

Mouthfeel: Medium body, somewhat creamy, with moderate carbonation

Overall: One of the best among some great IPAs I tasted at the brewpub
Feb 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by cryptichead from Illinois

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by Redgoatman from California

Oct 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 15, 2015
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On-tap at Beachwood BBQ, on to the beer:

This is a light orange colored beer, topped with good cream and solid lacing. The aroma is full of tangerine madness, and the fun does not let up there. A flavorful beer as well, as not only does it bring tangerine, but pine, orange, and a dry crackery case. It's medium bodied, not too bitter, which makes Hop Jitsu just another jewel in the crown of Beachwood beers.
Dec 31, 2014
Hop Jitsu from Beachwood Brewing
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 61 ratings