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Hop Rocket
Arcadia Brewing Company

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From:
Arcadia Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.76 | pDev: 14.63%
Reviews:
212
Ratings:
485
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 09, 2022
Added:
Dec 28, 2007
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  49
This Imperial IPA has an assertive aroma of sticky, resinous Summit hops. A complex flavor profile includes notes of grapefruit, lemon peel, and spruce. Though the flavor focus is on hops, a trio of malts provides a balance to the beer, creating a delicious level of palatability. Hints of caramel, toffee and freshly-baked biscuits are also apparent in the flavor profile.
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Had this from a bottle.
A: pours dark gold body with small white head with ok retention; some lacing
S: floral, spicy smell; piney and. Citrusy at the same time
T: solid, smooth taste; floral taste with smooth, sweet taste to balance; nice, balanced aftertaste
M: medium bodied and pretty smooth; solid
D: nice feel and taste combo; solid IPA overall
May 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.84 by Seal4676 from Michigan

Dec 30, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.65/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Murky bright orange.

Minimal white head; no lace.

Booze, malt & citrus nose.

Medium thick mouthfeel.

A touch too boozy & bitter but a nice citrus-y DIPA.
Apr 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.56 by tylerjin from Michigan

Sep 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by CesarLopes from Brazil

Aug 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.93 by Jonathan-Morgan from Florida

Jul 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by foundersasap from Michigan

Jun 23, 2017
 
Rated: 2.52 by clager from Michigan

Mar 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by Fishwhisperer from Michigan

Mar 24, 2017
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Reviewed by jvgoor3786 from Arkansas

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from an undated 12 ounce bottle. The beer poured a slightly hazy, yellowish- amber color with a minimal head on an aggressive pour.

The smell is faint citrus, mostly lemon and peach with a hint of pine.

The taste is weird. There is a boozy punch up front with a minimal citrus flavor underneath, mostly pineapple. I'm wondering if this is a little old.

The mouthfeel is slightly oily and a little thick.

Overall, it'sā€‹ a bit different then most DIPAs. It doesn't really hit strong on any flavor, and the booze is a little too forward.
Mar 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Timc32 from Michigan

Mar 02, 2017
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Reviewed by Webcowes from Michigan

3.89/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap, served in chilled pint glass. Very interesting combination of flavors ... fun to figure out what all is going on. About to wash down some Green Lantern pizza ... thinking it will be the perfect pairing!
Feb 24, 2017
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Reviewed by claminat420 from Michigan

3.7/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle labeled 12/19 at 10:44.

Appearance- hardy pour it's a slightly hazy copper color. fluffy white head that leaves some lacing.

Aroma- spicy oniony scent with a hint of booze. weird. slightly floral.

Flavor- delicate floral hoppy notes with an onion like spice to it. boozy. like the smell but surprisingly better. the malt is bready.

Mouthfeel- solid medium bodied. good carbonation.

Drinkability- easily gonna kill the four pack.

Overall- i've had this years batch on tap and like many of brews it's wayyy better than the bottle. i'm getting a lot more booze from the bottle. tap also had a more citrusy action going on. not much but it was there. not my top imperial ipa but drinkable and its got unique character.
Feb 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.56 by BeerCon5 from Pennsylvania

Sep 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kahlerbock from Kansas

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by bgold86 from New York

Sep 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by lupercmda from North Carolina

Sep 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Aug 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by alcohline_trip from Pennsylvania

Aug 01, 2016
Hop Rocket from Arcadia Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 485 ratings