Hopothesis IPA
Hopothesis Beer Company

Hopothesis IPAHopothesis IPA
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From:
Hopothesis Beer Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
English IPA
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
76
Avg:
3.29 | pDev: 19.45%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
162
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 18, 2020
Added:
Aug 03, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  26
The Hopothesis IPA is the first of many cerebral drinking experiences. Our India Pale Ale is specifically formulated to be balanced, flavorful, and approachable. It can be easily paired with a variety of food and you can drink more than one and still feel quite lucid. Enjoy.

55 IBU
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Ratings by MSandahl23:
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Rated by MSandahl23 from Indiana

4/5  rDev +21.6%

Dec 24, 2012
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Rated by eppie82 from Illinois

2.81/5  rDev -14.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
Very malty. Very bitter... Not much else to it.
Jul 18, 2020
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Reviewed by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois

3.37/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a cloudy Orange with a white head that fades away quickly leaving a nicely laced glass. Floral, grassy aroma, flavor seems a bit malty forward, not much hops in either the aroma or taste. Medium bodied, nicely carbonated. I really enjoy a good American IPA, but English ones don't seem to work for me. Overall not bad, but i wont be looking fir a sixer. One of a pick six.
Aug 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.3 by Chilmer from Iowa

May 25, 2018
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Reviewed by berben30 from Illinois

2.25/5  rDev -31.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
With the saturation of the craft beer market there are few genuinely bad beers floating around, this is one of them. Not an IPA, nor really any identifiable style, it tastes like a focus grouped attempt at a"crowd pleasing" craft beer. Do yourself a favor and drink anything else.
Apr 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.95 by adam36 from Illinois

Feb 14, 2018
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Reviewed by geeves from Wisconsin

2.11/5  rDev -35.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.25
It almost tastes like it is more malty with a hint of hops, color is good and had a good head but thats about all. I was expecting more crisp taste that goes with an IPA
Mar 28, 2017
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.28/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Golden copper with a thin white cap. Carmel malt, somewhat resinous orange, grapefruit and lemon zest and floral hops in the nose. Taste loses the flowers, and generally hits the citrus hops right away and then fades into nothingness as a flavor. Feel is so watery, so thin, and booze leaks in. Not a good first impression
Mar 02, 2017
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Reviewed by DocWaters from Illinois

3.83/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
I am not an IPA drinker because I typically favor things on the far Malt end of the spectrum. This beer however is incredibly tolerable for my palate. That being said, it makes sense given the multiple reviews pushing this away from being a true IPA. If it were labeled differently, such as an amber ale, I believe this would be perceived more accurately. It is on the lighter side with grassy/floral notes and a bit of raisin/sweet fruit finish. Overall its not a bad beer but I would stay away if you are looking for a true hopped up IPA.
Aug 31, 2016
 
Rated: 2.64 by BellsFan from Michigan

Aug 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by MickeyHops from California

Aug 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by dfillius from Iowa

Jul 12, 2016
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Reviewed by ONUMello from Ohio

3.43/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz bottle poured into a pint glass
A: Light orange with a 1+ finger head that lingers
S: Mostly light malts, a bit of floral/fruity notes and the lightest citrus/pine with a deep inhalation
T: Malts start to finish, a bit floral, a touch of bitterness/earthy notes but little I'd typically associate with an IPA
M: Medium-bodied, mostly malts
O: No flaws but it tastes much more like an amber or pale ale than an IPA given it's malt-forward and rather lacking on hops
Jul 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by firkingroovin from Illinois

Jun 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by hoosier222002 from Illinois

Jun 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by gobuccos from Ohio

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by Sparky176 from Florida

Apr 15, 2016
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Reviewed by OompaMentor from Georgia

2.6/5  rDev -21%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
Poured in a pint glass with finger head. Little to no hint of hops, fruits for an IPA. Medium feel on the palate with moderate bitterness. Feels watery compared to other IPAs. Below par -
Apr 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.11 by Stezz420 from Illinois

Mar 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by SteveJeremy from Connecticut

Mar 21, 2016
Hopothesis IPA from Hopothesis Beer Company
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