Surtr's Flame Smoked IPA
HammerHeart Brewing Company

Surtr's Flame Smoked IPASurtr's Flame Smoked IPA
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From:
HammerHeart Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 11.34%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
47
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 15, 2022
Added:
Aug 30, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
Bursting with Centennial hops and a higher than average malt bill for an IPA, this one is fully attenuated for dryness and boasts a distinct cherry smoke flavor on the back end. Like Surtr's Flame consuming the world in fire after the final Battle of Ragnarok, its color is burnt amber. All Year Long, Kegs Only.
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Ratings by sacrelicio:
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Rated by sacrelicio from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +3.1%

Sep 26, 2013
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Rated: 3.66 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 15, 2022
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Reviewed by MNAle from Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Moderately strong aroma of citrus. Faint smoke.

Hazy-clear dark amber body, ample carbonation, and a ½ inch thick slightly off-white head with excellent retention, leaving thick rings of lacing.

The taste is old-school WCIPA. Strongly bitter with citrus and a bit of pine, a bit sweet. In the middle comes the light touch of smoke. The campfire smoke is done with a deft touch that complements rather than dominates the classic AIPA flavors. The finish is bitter and dry (the sweetness having disappeared), leading to lingering bitter citrus and smoke remaining in the aftertaste.

The body is moderate (for and IPA) with the expected dry bittering.

Overall, this is an old-school IPA, citrus and bitter, and it demonstrates the skill and confidence in the brewer's handling of the smoked malts to not allow them to overwhelm the IPA itself. Very well done.
Jan 31, 2022
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Reviewed by gatornation from Arizona

3.85/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a semi hazed dark golden color. Smell is smoke and citrus and dank malts . taste follows nose citrus/grapefruit mis with bready and smoked malts. Mouth feel has smoke and some grapefruit rind smoked malts.
Dec 17, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Archfiend from Illinois

Sep 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by mpipe from Minnesota

Jul 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by GreenBayBA from Wisconsin

May 19, 2018
 
Rated: 4.21 by moundbz from North Dakota

May 13, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Sep 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by zenwatts from Minnesota

Jul 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.22 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Nov 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Sep 24, 2016
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Reviewed by MattyG85 from Minnesota

4.49/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the Hammerheart taproom. 13 oz. serving in a chalice.

Appearance: Color is a deep amber orange. Moderate amount of bubbles and about a finger of off white head which settles into a thin creamy layer.

Smell: A fruity and smokey hop driven aroma with a scent of citrus fruit and smoked malt. Citrus hop scent of orange peel, grapefruit, and tangerine. Some hints of piney and grassy hops. Malt hints of smoke, caramel, cracker, and grains. Scent of Belgian like yeast along with some sugar. A pretty good hoppy aroma.

Taste: Like it smells, a fruity and smokey hop forward taste with notes of citrus fruit and smoked malt. Upfront citrus hop notes of grapefruit, orange peel, tangerine, and lemon. Also some piney and grassy hop notes. Malt notes of smoke, caramel, grains, and cracker. Some spicy Belgian like yeast notes along with some candied sugar. A very nice taste.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Juicy and fairly chewy with a drying finish.


Overall: A very nice smoked spin on an IPA. Nice blend of citrus hop and smoked malt flavor.
Jul 09, 2016
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Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota

3.8/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Slightly hazy amber-orange, huge head.

Smell: Mild citrus, touch of smoke.

Taste: Starts somewhat sweet, then gives citrus hop flavor and a mild smoky finish.

Overall: Finally got around to reviewing Hammerheart's first beer. It's not on the menu too often at the brewery anymore. It's a nice balance of sweetness, citrus hops, and smoke. I seem to remember earlier batches being smokier, but this is probably better balanced and improves the drinkability.
Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

Jan 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by GMorgan from Illinois

Aug 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by AmitC from New York

Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by SortaAmbivalent from Minnesota

Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by KerryCummins1977 from Kentucky

Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by terabin from Oregon

Nov 27, 2014
Surtr's Flame Smoked IPA from HammerHeart Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 47 ratings