Blitzkrieg Hops
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
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- Style:
- IPA - English
Ranked #10 - ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #17,293 - Avg:
- 3.9 | pDev: 12.05%
- Reviews:
- 51
- Ratings:
- From:
- Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 9
- Gots
- 72
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
Notes:
With the amount of IPAs brewed here in the States you’d think that there’s only one way to skin a cat. While the West Coast style has long dominated the style, there’s a world of IPAs you should explore, and Blitzkrieg Hops DIPA wouldn’t be a bad start. Blitzkrieg is a big, 9% ABV, juicy, earthy hopped English-style double IPA brewed entirely with English malts, hops, and fermented with an English ale yeast strain. Brewed with Maris Otter pale malt, and hopped with Admiral, Pilgrim, Phoenix, and Target hops; all big, juicy, high alpha English hops that we thought needed a lil’ love, each of which is over 10% alpha acid. Blitzkrieg Hops DIPA is our homage to the birthplace of the IPA as well as the band that inspired its name.
OG – 1.075
FG – 1.010
IBU – 98.0
SRM – 7.2
Base Malt – Maris Otter
OG – 1.075
FG – 1.010
IBU – 98.0
SRM – 7.2
Base Malt – Maris Otter
Reviews: 51
| Ratings: 267
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JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania
4.46/5 rDev +14.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
It's so nice to see the return of a good friend after too long. It appears this was last reviewed three years ago. It once was a go to. A pint can is emptied into a clear glass liter mug. The color is a beautiful copper-amber with a fluffy white head. There's some hoppy earthiness to smell. The glass lacing is enough, considering the high octane. The brewer's own review is very accurate. Other than the 9% AVB, which is barely noticeable, this is much like a typical English IPA. Its a very even balance between malts and hops, while being light on the tongue. Keeping it simple can often lead to some delightful results and this is a good example. Welcome back.
Nov 13, 2020
4.46/5 rDev +14.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
It's so nice to see the return of a good friend after too long. It appears this was last reviewed three years ago. It once was a go to. A pint can is emptied into a clear glass liter mug. The color is a beautiful copper-amber with a fluffy white head. There's some hoppy earthiness to smell. The glass lacing is enough, considering the high octane. The brewer's own review is very accurate. Other than the 9% AVB, which is barely noticeable, this is much like a typical English IPA. Its a very even balance between malts and hops, while being light on the tongue. Keeping it simple can often lead to some delightful results and this is a good example. Welcome back.
Nov 13, 2020
2beerdogs from California
3.99/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Well Thanks to @thebeers and The Ramones.
Crystal clear. Burnished golden hue sends silver bubbles upward to form a fluffy off-white head. The head quickly retreats leaving a subtle ring of bubbles. Very lite lacing.
Smell is dry earthy pine, hints of onion, and some peppery notes.
Flavor is pretty bitter upfront. Peppery pine, some pithy grapefruit comes through as well. Kinda dry on the bitter finish. Not a wallflower. Kind of assertive. Honest. I like it.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, carbonation plays a part for the whole ride.
Overall, this is a good one when you're in the mood for an aggressive older style West Coast IPA.
Nov 09, 2017
3.99/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Well Thanks to @thebeers and The Ramones.
Crystal clear. Burnished golden hue sends silver bubbles upward to form a fluffy off-white head. The head quickly retreats leaving a subtle ring of bubbles. Very lite lacing.
Smell is dry earthy pine, hints of onion, and some peppery notes.
Flavor is pretty bitter upfront. Peppery pine, some pithy grapefruit comes through as well. Kinda dry on the bitter finish. Not a wallflower. Kind of assertive. Honest. I like it.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied, carbonation plays a part for the whole ride.
Overall, this is a good one when you're in the mood for an aggressive older style West Coast IPA.
Nov 09, 2017
Buck89 from Tennessee
4.25/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a snifter. A slightly hazy golden-amber color with a frothy off-white head. Decent retention in the glass. I was surprised by the potent aroma right from the can - floral, citrus, and some earthy pine with faint bready malt. Really liked the taste - clean and very bitter with big floral and piney notes, balanced with a bit of citrus. The malt was present as expected but restrained and no caramel notes or sweetness. Dry and clean with well-hidden ABV.
Oct 19, 2017
4.25/5 rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a snifter. A slightly hazy golden-amber color with a frothy off-white head. Decent retention in the glass. I was surprised by the potent aroma right from the can - floral, citrus, and some earthy pine with faint bready malt. Really liked the taste - clean and very bitter with big floral and piney notes, balanced with a bit of citrus. The malt was present as expected but restrained and no caramel notes or sweetness. Dry and clean with well-hidden ABV.
Oct 19, 2017
thebeers from Pennsylvania
3.71/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear gold, highly effervescent, with three-plus fingers of airy, antique white head. Spare, soapy lacing. Green onion and tea-like malt in the nose. Slightly nutty tasting with more tea, a little pine and strong hop bitterness. Just a hint of caramel sweetness shines through in the aftertaste. Medium bodied, a touch syrupy, with strong carbonation. A very bitter take on an English-style beer.
Oct 13, 2017
3.71/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear gold, highly effervescent, with three-plus fingers of airy, antique white head. Spare, soapy lacing. Green onion and tea-like malt in the nose. Slightly nutty tasting with more tea, a little pine and strong hop bitterness. Just a hint of caramel sweetness shines through in the aftertaste. Medium bodied, a touch syrupy, with strong carbonation. A very bitter take on an English-style beer.
Oct 13, 2017
Lone_Freighter from Vermont
4/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was poured into a tulip. The appearance was basically a hazy burnt orange color with a slim finger’s worth of white foaminess that dissipated within less than twenty seconds. Light lacing rims the glass delicately. The smell had some sweet onion, light pine, a little bit of grapefruit and a gracing of lemon rind. As it warms, a gentle touch of a delicate spice reveals itself nicely. The taste was balanced finely between the sweet and the bitter, delicately delivering a fine spice to balance. A really nice combined bittersweet citrus aftertaste leads into a semi-dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. The carbonation seemed good for the style and brings out a nice big bitterness rolling over my tongue. Overall, the can says an English styled Double IPA, not exactly sure what that means but this was a really nice offering from Neshaminy Creek that I would love to have again.
Jun 26, 2017
4/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was poured into a tulip. The appearance was basically a hazy burnt orange color with a slim finger’s worth of white foaminess that dissipated within less than twenty seconds. Light lacing rims the glass delicately. The smell had some sweet onion, light pine, a little bit of grapefruit and a gracing of lemon rind. As it warms, a gentle touch of a delicate spice reveals itself nicely. The taste was balanced finely between the sweet and the bitter, delicately delivering a fine spice to balance. A really nice combined bittersweet citrus aftertaste leads into a semi-dry finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. The carbonation seemed good for the style and brings out a nice big bitterness rolling over my tongue. Overall, the can says an English styled Double IPA, not exactly sure what that means but this was a really nice offering from Neshaminy Creek that I would love to have again.
Jun 26, 2017
q33jeff from New Jersey
4.08/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
**
06/07/2015
Very nice IPA. Sampled a small amount from my father-in-law’s pint. On tap at Uno’s. Very citrusy in the nose and the taste. A hint of hairspray late, but not too bad."
**
Dec 02, 2016
4.08/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
**
06/07/2015
Very nice IPA. Sampled a small amount from my father-in-law’s pint. On tap at Uno’s. Very citrusy in the nose and the taste. A hint of hairspray late, but not too bad."
**
Dec 02, 2016
larryi86 from Delaware
4.07/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can poured into a tulip
A- A clear golden copper with a two finger white head.
S- Pine, citrus, hints of oranges, faint tropical fruits, nice bready malt backbone.
T- Piney, citrus, touch of sweet oranges, bready malts, dank finish.
M- Smooth, medium body.
O- A nice malty DIPA, worth picking up.
Jul 11, 2016
4.07/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16 oz can poured into a tulip
A- A clear golden copper with a two finger white head.
S- Pine, citrus, hints of oranges, faint tropical fruits, nice bready malt backbone.
T- Piney, citrus, touch of sweet oranges, bready malts, dank finish.
M- Smooth, medium body.
O- A nice malty DIPA, worth picking up.
Jul 11, 2016
pinyin from New York
3.12/5 rDev -20%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Served 38F from the 16 ounce can into a 16 ounce snifter. No canning date. No idea when this launched or was brewed, or weather or not it was shipped cold. I purchased at Joe Canal's, room temp, off the shelf.
Really nice color. Bright juicy orange. Slight chill haze.
The nose is really unpleasant here. Earthy, dirty, and stale hops and malts.
This is a really bad tasting IPA. The only reason I gave it 3 is because I know the reputation of the brewery and I feel bad about giving them such a low score. But make no mistake. This tastes terrible. The most prevalent taste is ethyl alcohol. The blitzkrieg hops must be an acquired taste because they do not belong in this beer. They are so bitter and abrasive. I taste no malts in the dipa. Just dirty earthy abrasive hops, and very strong ethyl alcohol.
While pouring this I noticed large yeast particulates flowing, and floating into my glass. Not a good sign. And again the mouthfeel of this ale is horrible because of the overpowering taste of alcohol and the crazy abrasiveness of the hops.
Jul 09, 2016
3.12/5 rDev -20%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Served 38F from the 16 ounce can into a 16 ounce snifter. No canning date. No idea when this launched or was brewed, or weather or not it was shipped cold. I purchased at Joe Canal's, room temp, off the shelf.
Really nice color. Bright juicy orange. Slight chill haze.
The nose is really unpleasant here. Earthy, dirty, and stale hops and malts.
This is a really bad tasting IPA. The only reason I gave it 3 is because I know the reputation of the brewery and I feel bad about giving them such a low score. But make no mistake. This tastes terrible. The most prevalent taste is ethyl alcohol. The blitzkrieg hops must be an acquired taste because they do not belong in this beer. They are so bitter and abrasive. I taste no malts in the dipa. Just dirty earthy abrasive hops, and very strong ethyl alcohol.
While pouring this I noticed large yeast particulates flowing, and floating into my glass. Not a good sign. And again the mouthfeel of this ale is horrible because of the overpowering taste of alcohol and the crazy abrasiveness of the hops.
Jul 09, 2016
Act25 from New Jersey
3.92/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A little rough edged, definitely English, dont need this much ABV. Try 1.
A: Hazed beautiful orange body, that laces well, and is a distinct tiger orange. Bravo.
S: Aroma offers fruitiness, apple, oranges and hay notes. Spicy herbal hops w fresh baked bread and sun-dried grass/hay.
T: Flavor follows smell and is ample. Opens a caramelized toasted grain with honey and spicy hopping. Complex segments of pine, honeyed flavored alcohol, flower shop, and grapefruit.
M: Definite alcohol glow. Full bodied, caramel and pine, sticky ending.
O: This grew on me. Slight dank, good seesaw of biscuit grain and complex hops, sticky. Complex.
Jul 02, 2016
3.92/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A little rough edged, definitely English, dont need this much ABV. Try 1.
A: Hazed beautiful orange body, that laces well, and is a distinct tiger orange. Bravo.
S: Aroma offers fruitiness, apple, oranges and hay notes. Spicy herbal hops w fresh baked bread and sun-dried grass/hay.
T: Flavor follows smell and is ample. Opens a caramelized toasted grain with honey and spicy hopping. Complex segments of pine, honeyed flavored alcohol, flower shop, and grapefruit.
M: Definite alcohol glow. Full bodied, caramel and pine, sticky ending.
O: This grew on me. Slight dank, good seesaw of biscuit grain and complex hops, sticky. Complex.
Jul 02, 2016
hman43 from North Carolina
3.11/5 rDev -20.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
Look: It pours gold with a slight off white head. There isn’t that much lacing, but the over all clarity is good.
Smell: There are aromas of grapefruit and citrus.
Taste: The flavors have a sharp bitter rind taste with grapefruit and citrus. Couldn’t detect any malt backbone in the flavor.
Feel: It has a medium feel that is moderately carbonated and has a high level of bitterness in the palate that is very long lasting.
Overall, This is a hop dominate, sharply bitter, ale.
Jun 25, 2016
3.11/5 rDev -20.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
Look: It pours gold with a slight off white head. There isn’t that much lacing, but the over all clarity is good.
Smell: There are aromas of grapefruit and citrus.
Taste: The flavors have a sharp bitter rind taste with grapefruit and citrus. Couldn’t detect any malt backbone in the flavor.
Feel: It has a medium feel that is moderately carbonated and has a high level of bitterness in the palate that is very long lasting.
Overall, This is a hop dominate, sharply bitter, ale.
Jun 25, 2016
MacMalt from New Jersey
3.81/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 16 oz. can into IPA glass. It pours a cloudy, honey-yellow color with two fingers of fluffy, milk-white head and extensive lacing. The smell is a little disappointing: malt, a little lemon peel, and hops. The taste is very bitter, with some malt background but without much fruit. It leaves a bitter aftertaste. It's big, bold, and biting; medium-bodied, nicely carbonated, and at 9% ABV, the alcohol is noticeable. Overall, this IPA delivers as advertised: if you like a big, bitter, IPA, then you should like this one. I prefer a more complex taste.
Jun 11, 2016
3.81/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from 16 oz. can into IPA glass. It pours a cloudy, honey-yellow color with two fingers of fluffy, milk-white head and extensive lacing. The smell is a little disappointing: malt, a little lemon peel, and hops. The taste is very bitter, with some malt background but without much fruit. It leaves a bitter aftertaste. It's big, bold, and biting; medium-bodied, nicely carbonated, and at 9% ABV, the alcohol is noticeable. Overall, this IPA delivers as advertised: if you like a big, bitter, IPA, then you should like this one. I prefer a more complex taste.
Jun 11, 2016
Antg8989 from New Jersey
4.05/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Again, Neshaminy Creek has that bitter aftertaste that is just unappealing to me. Looks hazy. Smells bright. Taste is average for a double IPA. Would not purchase again, but it's a safe bet to try something new without being disappointed.
Jun 06, 2016
4.05/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Again, Neshaminy Creek has that bitter aftertaste that is just unappealing to me. Looks hazy. Smells bright. Taste is average for a double IPA. Would not purchase again, but it's a safe bet to try something new without being disappointed.
Jun 06, 2016
Moonrise
3.06/5 rDev -21.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
I was completely unimpressed. Poured into 16 oz beer mug from can dated 13116. Hazy orange copper with very modest head that disappeared quickly. Not much lacing to speak off. Taste profile is pretty flat with lots of malts. I suppose I'm not really into English styles of IPA and would much prefer the taste and clarity of west coast style brews. Their J.A.W.N. ale remains their best offering IMO.
May 28, 2016
3.06/5 rDev -21.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
I was completely unimpressed. Poured into 16 oz beer mug from can dated 13116. Hazy orange copper with very modest head that disappeared quickly. Not much lacing to speak off. Taste profile is pretty flat with lots of malts. I suppose I'm not really into English styles of IPA and would much prefer the taste and clarity of west coast style brews. Their J.A.W.N. ale remains their best offering IMO.
May 28, 2016
estimatedprophethawk from New Jersey
4.3/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Poured from 16oz can. Dark golden color with two finger head. Good amount of carbonation with a nice amount of lacing. Limited aroma of spices, Stone fruit and lemon. Tastes initially of passion fruit, then lemon, followed by black pepper and finishing with bitter piney, slight metallic taste which lingers. This beer is quite good. My belief is that it separates the novice from the experienced hop head. Experienced hop heads will love this Hoppier version of the traditional English IPA. This hits all of the flavors of a it and then some.
May 16, 2016
4.3/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Poured from 16oz can. Dark golden color with two finger head. Good amount of carbonation with a nice amount of lacing. Limited aroma of spices, Stone fruit and lemon. Tastes initially of passion fruit, then lemon, followed by black pepper and finishing with bitter piney, slight metallic taste which lingers. This beer is quite good. My belief is that it separates the novice from the experienced hop head. Experienced hop heads will love this Hoppier version of the traditional English IPA. This hits all of the flavors of a it and then some.
May 16, 2016
KTCamm from New Jersey
4.14/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
5/4...pours bright orange copper with patchy white foam, thicker on the side. Light malty nose, spicy bite. Some toffee. Sharp oily pine bitter. Strong lemon citrus underneath. Firm full carbonation. Tasty. NCBC does it again.
May 14, 2016
4.14/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
5/4...pours bright orange copper with patchy white foam, thicker on the side. Light malty nose, spicy bite. Some toffee. Sharp oily pine bitter. Strong lemon citrus underneath. Firm full carbonation. Tasty. NCBC does it again.
May 14, 2016
Christopher_Pie from Pennsylvania
4.35/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
16 oz can poured into a UK styled pint glass.
Look-nice golden haze.
Smell-a sweet, almost fruity, smell. Nice and soft.
Taste-crisp but leaves something to be desired.
Feel-strong and bold.
Overall, delicious DIPA if you enjoy IPAs and DIPAs to begin with.
May 01, 2016
4.35/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
16 oz can poured into a UK styled pint glass.
Look-nice golden haze.
Smell-a sweet, almost fruity, smell. Nice and soft.
Taste-crisp but leaves something to be desired.
Feel-strong and bold.
Overall, delicious DIPA if you enjoy IPAs and DIPAs to begin with.
May 01, 2016
McGee666 from Massachusetts
1.81/5 rDev -53.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5
Picked this one up at the Foodery in Philadelphia. These guys have been way hyped lately so I had high expectations. The beer pours a very nice deep golden color with a slight haze and a half finger of head...looks very good in the glass. As far as smell I picked up some slight fruit and heavy amounts of malt...not too bad. As far as the taste I'm not a fan at all. Even after my last sip, maybe 2 or 3 minutes later my palate is still trying to take in all the bitter flavor that is in this beer. very metallic and very astringent. I let my wife try this who is a huge fan of IPA's and she said I may have ruined her Julius (which she was currently drinking) because she can't get the bad taste out of her mouth. My sink didn't even like this beer.
May 01, 2016
1.81/5 rDev -53.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.5
Picked this one up at the Foodery in Philadelphia. These guys have been way hyped lately so I had high expectations. The beer pours a very nice deep golden color with a slight haze and a half finger of head...looks very good in the glass. As far as smell I picked up some slight fruit and heavy amounts of malt...not too bad. As far as the taste I'm not a fan at all. Even after my last sip, maybe 2 or 3 minutes later my palate is still trying to take in all the bitter flavor that is in this beer. very metallic and very astringent. I let my wife try this who is a huge fan of IPA's and she said I may have ruined her Julius (which she was currently drinking) because she can't get the bad taste out of her mouth. My sink didn't even like this beer.
May 01, 2016
pkalix from California
3.78/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
standard IPA, in my opinion. decent. not great. tinny. metallic. no date on the can but it's relatively fresh considering the others i got with it.... (i'm in california). definitely NOT a '1'......
Apr 30, 2016
3.78/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
standard IPA, in my opinion. decent. not great. tinny. metallic. no date on the can but it's relatively fresh considering the others i got with it.... (i'm in california). definitely NOT a '1'......
Apr 30, 2016
Kennethzelljr
3.96/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Your (1) rating should be erased.i know multiple people who enjoy this beer as do I.I've drank it many times and drink many many more ipas in my life.and this one serves a purpose and I hope they decide to not to get rid of this for some time.silly to not give it at least a 3.0.thats really not justified.
Apr 22, 2016
3.96/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Your (1) rating should be erased.i know multiple people who enjoy this beer as do I.I've drank it many times and drink many many more ipas in my life.and this one serves a purpose and I hope they decide to not to get rid of this for some time.silly to not give it at least a 3.0.thats really not justified.
Apr 22, 2016
Dustin_Sallitt from New Jersey
1/5 rDev -74.4%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
If I could give this a negative 100, I would. This is garbage. If you enjoy robitussin, spiked with ass flavored vodka, go ahead and drink this trash. Neshaminy has never let me down, but this beer specifically, needs to be erased from my memory. It's been two months since I've had this, and I still can't not forget the absolutely disgusting taste I got from it. Do not waste your money.
Apr 19, 2016
1/5 rDev -74.4%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
If I could give this a negative 100, I would. This is garbage. If you enjoy robitussin, spiked with ass flavored vodka, go ahead and drink this trash. Neshaminy has never let me down, but this beer specifically, needs to be erased from my memory. It's been two months since I've had this, and I still can't not forget the absolutely disgusting taste I got from it. Do not waste your money.
Apr 19, 2016
Wiffler27 from North Carolina
4.23/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
pours amber gold with a thick head.
smell is ok. muted hops and decent malt profile. clearly an English IPA style rather than American. not overwhelmingly full of hops, especially citrus and/or piney hop flavors.
taste is good, very malty yet full of hops. finishes bitter and piney, almost a syrupy finish which i don't love. not a bad beer at all. would prefer Shape of Hops to Come from Neshaminy but this isn't bad. has a very strong bitter taste, i LOVE IPAs and dIPAs but this reminds me of the time i ate a hop pellet.
almost like a very malty version of their County Line IPA (which i love but is overwhelmingly piney)
Apr 08, 2016
4.23/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
pours amber gold with a thick head.
smell is ok. muted hops and decent malt profile. clearly an English IPA style rather than American. not overwhelmingly full of hops, especially citrus and/or piney hop flavors.
taste is good, very malty yet full of hops. finishes bitter and piney, almost a syrupy finish which i don't love. not a bad beer at all. would prefer Shape of Hops to Come from Neshaminy but this isn't bad. has a very strong bitter taste, i LOVE IPAs and dIPAs but this reminds me of the time i ate a hop pellet.
almost like a very malty version of their County Line IPA (which i love but is overwhelmingly piney)
Apr 08, 2016
Tucquan from Pennsylvania
3.81/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had this on 2016-04-03 in Columbia, PA from a 16oz can.
A - Moderately clear golden-orange with a 1-finger white head and very good lace.
S - Tropical and dank. Mango, pineapple, orange flesh plus tons of stinky hop bud goodness.
T - Biscuit, orange flesh, mango, pepper, earthy-spice and a Shxx-Ton of bitterness; too much for my tastes. I liked the smell and initial flavor but this is a tongue scrapper for sure.
M - Medium-heavy body and light-medium carbonation. PRICKLY to the max and quite resinous.
O - If the bitterness had been dialed back substantially, this would have received a higher rating from me. As an example, I gave their "A Good Problem To Have" DIPA very high marks but this one will probably make my Lupulin Shift last for days.
Apr 03, 2016
3.81/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had this on 2016-04-03 in Columbia, PA from a 16oz can.
A - Moderately clear golden-orange with a 1-finger white head and very good lace.
S - Tropical and dank. Mango, pineapple, orange flesh plus tons of stinky hop bud goodness.
T - Biscuit, orange flesh, mango, pepper, earthy-spice and a Shxx-Ton of bitterness; too much for my tastes. I liked the smell and initial flavor but this is a tongue scrapper for sure.
M - Medium-heavy body and light-medium carbonation. PRICKLY to the max and quite resinous.
O - If the bitterness had been dialed back substantially, this would have received a higher rating from me. As an example, I gave their "A Good Problem To Have" DIPA very high marks but this one will probably make my Lupulin Shift last for days.
Apr 03, 2016
AilHead from Pennsylvania
4.67/5 rDev +19.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
This is the best english-style IPA I have had. This is the first season that I have had it and judging by the other ratings, it must have improved over time. So glad that a PA brewery can make a beer like this.
really nicely hopped with a solid malt character to it. great flavor and nose, both of which have fruity and citrus notes. not balanced, which is how I like it, but the english malt makes its presence known and complements. So good that I bought a case.
If there are other English IPA's that compete with this, please let me know because I would love to try them. If you tried it in previous years, try it again.
Mar 29, 2016
4.67/5 rDev +19.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
This is the best english-style IPA I have had. This is the first season that I have had it and judging by the other ratings, it must have improved over time. So glad that a PA brewery can make a beer like this.
really nicely hopped with a solid malt character to it. great flavor and nose, both of which have fruity and citrus notes. not balanced, which is how I like it, but the english malt makes its presence known and complements. So good that I bought a case.
If there are other English IPA's that compete with this, please let me know because I would love to try them. If you tried it in previous years, try it again.
Mar 29, 2016
Mateo2699 from Texas
3.4/5 rDev -12.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Pours a light golden orange with a little haze, nice lacing and half finger head. Smell is quite tropical, mango and papaya. Slight peppery, slight pine. Not much malt presence in nose.
Taste at first was definitely bready malt foward. Burnt biscuits (yes, burnt) and another reviewer mentioned rubber, I agree. Luckily I let it warm up slightly, and the tropical flavors came through similar to the nose. Mango, papaya, and slight grapefruit and grapes. That burnt biscuit malt still is in there slightly.
Interesting IPA. The burnt biscuits compliments the tropical flavors in a weird way. And never had an IPA I had to warm up for my liking.
Mar 23, 2016
3.4/5 rDev -12.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Pours a light golden orange with a little haze, nice lacing and half finger head. Smell is quite tropical, mango and papaya. Slight peppery, slight pine. Not much malt presence in nose.
Taste at first was definitely bready malt foward. Burnt biscuits (yes, burnt) and another reviewer mentioned rubber, I agree. Luckily I let it warm up slightly, and the tropical flavors came through similar to the nose. Mango, papaya, and slight grapefruit and grapes. That burnt biscuit malt still is in there slightly.
Interesting IPA. The burnt biscuits compliments the tropical flavors in a weird way. And never had an IPA I had to warm up for my liking.
Mar 23, 2016
deaddear from Pennsylvania
4.12/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tall boy purchased from brewery same day, no date on can, poured into IPA glass.
A - Orange/gold with some haze. White, 1-2 finger head settles into a thin uniform layer of foam on top. Moderate lacing. Nice carbonation.
S - Subtle for the style and strength. Mango/papaya, hints of cherry, graphite, and occasional whisper of rubber (seriously...but not in a bad way).
T - Fruity and spicy; mango, berries and chiles. As those subside, spicy/biscuity malts. Long, spicy finish. Good balance of sweetness and spice; both dance on your tongue for a good few minutes after each draw.
M - Nice silkiness to this. Does to the taste buds what a sour does to the lips, or what a Ramones show used to do to the ear drums.
O - Last had this over a year ago and it's much better than I remember (or I lucked into an especially good batch). Alcohol is higher yet less prominent than in Good Problem To Have. Overall complexity and malt strength are a bit less than Shape of Hops, which is still my favorite by NCBC, but this is damn good!
Mar 13, 2016
4.12/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tall boy purchased from brewery same day, no date on can, poured into IPA glass.
A - Orange/gold with some haze. White, 1-2 finger head settles into a thin uniform layer of foam on top. Moderate lacing. Nice carbonation.
S - Subtle for the style and strength. Mango/papaya, hints of cherry, graphite, and occasional whisper of rubber (seriously...but not in a bad way).
T - Fruity and spicy; mango, berries and chiles. As those subside, spicy/biscuity malts. Long, spicy finish. Good balance of sweetness and spice; both dance on your tongue for a good few minutes after each draw.
M - Nice silkiness to this. Does to the taste buds what a sour does to the lips, or what a Ramones show used to do to the ear drums.
O - Last had this over a year ago and it's much better than I remember (or I lucked into an especially good batch). Alcohol is higher yet less prominent than in Good Problem To Have. Overall complexity and malt strength are a bit less than Shape of Hops, which is still my favorite by NCBC, but this is damn good!
Mar 13, 2016
Blitzkrieg Hops from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Beer rating:
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