Hop Collector
Taxman Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker
From:
Taxman Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 7.56%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
25
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 31, 2018
Added:
Feb 16, 2015
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  8
A Belgian-style twist on the classic American IPA. Amarillo and Simcoe hops deliver bright and aromatic notes of citrus, flower and pine. European malts, candi sugar and Belgian esters complete this unique, complex ale. The Hop Collector has arrived and the coffers are overflowing.

65 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by outdoor7or24:
Photo of outdoor7or24
Rated by outdoor7or24 from Georgia

3.52/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Dec 01, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.97 by torrch from Indiana

Oct 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.11 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.83 by Fishwhisperer from Michigan

Aug 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by stadmo1 from Michigan

Aug 16, 2017
Photo of dbrauneis
Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A: Pours a hazy medium golden amber in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising from the bottom of the glass and moderate apricot + golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a two finger tall dense sudsy foamy white head that slowly reduces to a couple of medium sized patches of medium thick film surrounded by a large patch of thin film covering the remainder of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Just shy of moderate aromas of earthy, pine/resin, and citrus/grapefruit pith hops over the top of light to moderate aromas of pale + biscuit malts and moderate aromas of slightly spicy Belgian yeast.

T: Upfront there is a moderate flavor of biscuit + pale malts with a hint of candi sugar sweetness. That is followed by slightly stronger than moderate flavors of slightly spicy Belgian yeast and just shy of moderate flavors of earthy, pine/resin, and citrus/grapefruit pith hops which impart a light to moderate amount of bitterness which fades quickly leaving a lingering Belgian yeast flavor.

M: Just shy of medium bodied with just shy of moderate amounts of carbonation. Soft with a hint of dryness in the finish.

O: Enjoyable and definitely a good example of the style (Belgian IPA) with well hidden alcohol.
Jun 06, 2017
Photo of secondtooth
Reviewed by secondtooth from Indiana

4.1/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Semi-clear golden amber, with a thick head of off-white suds, and lovely lace!

Aroma: Tropical, floral, citrus hops with orange, and hints of red fruits, as well.

Taste: Spices up front alongside the hops. Definitely a Belgian IPA here, as the hops are dialed up, but the Belgian candi sugar and yeasts bring out the spices and fruitiness. A really superb ale, well-done and complex. Bravo
May 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by delgotit99 from Indiana

Mar 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by rsquared59 from Indiana

Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by psmith161 from Indiana

Oct 31, 2016
Photo of Tsar_Riga
Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

3.77/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - Clear golden body, moderate white heat, extensive lacing.

S - Definite yeast esters of fruit, a hint of pine, earthiness.

T - Front is pine, followed quickly by pear and minerality that follows on the esters of the nose, then a close of lingering bitterness.

M - Mild carbonation and definite drying. The alcohol is well hidden.

O - Decent. Not necessarily my jam, but well-crafted.
Oct 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by TargaFlorio from Indiana

Sep 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by ZombiesAteMyDog from Indiana

Aug 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by heysuz from Indiana

Aug 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Aug 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by mattknueven from Indiana

Jul 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by lupercmda from North Carolina

Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by LloydDobler from Indiana

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by nwhittin from Indiana

May 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by TravisMason from Indiana

Dec 13, 2015
Hop Collector from Taxman Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 25 ratings