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Crusher
The Alchemist
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- From:
- The Alchemist
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- New England IPA
Ranked #53 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 99
Ranked #227 - Avg:
- 4.48 | pDev: 7.14%
- Reviews:
- 335
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 12, 2023
- Added:
- Mar 05, 2014
- Wants:
- 833
- Gots:
- 566
SCORE
99
World-Class
99
World-Class
Notes:
The Crusher is an American Double IPA that I started making years ago at the old pub. Hop heads were constantly asking for more hops. So, in the words of Frank Zappa, "Did you say you want some more? Well here's some more." While I enjoy hops with the rest of them, I still try to maintain some semblance of balance and drinkability. This beer is oozing with hop flavor and aroma with a very dry finish. Enjoy responsibly, this one can sneak up on you.
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Rated by akk14 from Illinois
4.98/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.98/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
This is one of the most underrated IPAs out there. Great balance, hop bitterness and malt. No pun intended, but it Crushes it.
May 12, 2023
Rated by jb_4226 from Texas
4.9/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
4.9/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
#154, crushable for sure!
Mar 07, 2023
Reviewed by superpete93 from New Hampshire
4.53/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Nice beer. More bitter than Heady or Focal but not overwhelming. To me this tastes more like a west coast DIPA. Not sure if the ABV is off on these but a little goes a long way--these can really sneak up on you.
Jan 28, 2023Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)
4.68/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.68/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
A-Pillowy white head on top of a hazy bright yellow beer
S-Pine forward dank layered upon a malt base of simple light syrup and caramel
M-Dry finish for sure with low end carbonation
T-Earthy pine with a dank twinge and complex flavours that are almost savoury.
O-Quite the conundrum of a brew, very west coast old school IPA, with the bitter notes playing a leading role
Nov 26, 2022S-Pine forward dank layered upon a malt base of simple light syrup and caramel
M-Dry finish for sure with low end carbonation
T-Earthy pine with a dank twinge and complex flavours that are almost savoury.
O-Quite the conundrum of a brew, very west coast old school IPA, with the bitter notes playing a leading role
Reviewed by Braunmeister_1943 from Pennsylvania
4.23/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.23/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a can with no visible date into a teku. Can purchased on 8/15/22 from The Alchemist.
L- Beautiful opaque deep golden color.
S- Some “Dank” along with a hint of pine.
T- Up front piney bite, but not
overpowering.
F- Moderate carbonation , dry finish.
O- A fantastic DIPA! Not too sweet and
juicy, not too resiny. Just perfect!
Aug 27, 2022L- Beautiful opaque deep golden color.
S- Some “Dank” along with a hint of pine.
T- Up front piney bite, but not
overpowering.
F- Moderate carbonation , dry finish.
O- A fantastic DIPA! Not too sweet and
juicy, not too resiny. Just perfect!
Reviewed by jbolger from Connecticut
4.6/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
5/12/22 Canned 2/23/22. This is one powerful brew. Flavorful. Hops forward. Perfect piney bitterness. Dry finish. Citrus. Thirst quenching. Could be a favorite. It is!
May 12, 2022
Reviewed by JohnG190 from New York
4.84/5 rDev +8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.84/5 rDev +8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Appearance: The Alchemist Crusher New England IPA has a golden, hazy appearance with a creamy white head.
Aroma: The aroma is a combination of citrus and tropical fruit, such as grapefruit, orange, and mango, with hints of pine.
Taste: On the palate, the beer is smooth and juicy, with a balanced blend of sweet and bitter flavors. The tropical fruit and citrus notes are prominent, and there is a slight hop bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is soft and creamy, with a medium body and a slight carbonation.
Overall Impression: The Alchemist Brewing Crusher New England IPA is a delicious and refreshing beer with a well-balanced flavor profile. It is an excellent example of the New England IPA style, and it is perfect for a warm day or to pair with a spicy meal. The aroma, taste, and mouthfeel all work together to create a satisfying drinking experience.
Mar 07, 2022Aroma: The aroma is a combination of citrus and tropical fruit, such as grapefruit, orange, and mango, with hints of pine.
Taste: On the palate, the beer is smooth and juicy, with a balanced blend of sweet and bitter flavors. The tropical fruit and citrus notes are prominent, and there is a slight hop bitterness in the finish.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is soft and creamy, with a medium body and a slight carbonation.
Overall Impression: The Alchemist Brewing Crusher New England IPA is a delicious and refreshing beer with a well-balanced flavor profile. It is an excellent example of the New England IPA style, and it is perfect for a warm day or to pair with a spicy meal. The aroma, taste, and mouthfeel all work together to create a satisfying drinking experience.
Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana
4.5/5 rDev +0.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +0.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Appearance - The beer poured a hazy golden color with a white head.
Smell - Hops were noted, with the presence of citrus and bitterness.
Taste - The overall profile was dank. It was oily with a nice level of bitterness. The profile of citrus fruits were noted. Even though it was on the heavier side, it could make for a nice easy drinking.
Mouthfeel - Carbonation was appropriate, even with a thicker viscosity.
Overall - even though some might see this as a lighter beer, the taste comes with a heavier pprofile.
Dec 20, 2021Smell - Hops were noted, with the presence of citrus and bitterness.
Taste - The overall profile was dank. It was oily with a nice level of bitterness. The profile of citrus fruits were noted. Even though it was on the heavier side, it could make for a nice easy drinking.
Mouthfeel - Carbonation was appropriate, even with a thicker viscosity.
Overall - even though some might see this as a lighter beer, the taste comes with a heavier pprofile.
Rated by bret27 from California
4.14/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.14/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Can courtesy of The_kriek_freak.
Dec 07, 2021
Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Picked-up a four-pack of cans at the Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, Vermont for twelve dollars and seventy cents. My seventh brew from these guys. Good beer, prefer HT & FB.
Aug 16, 2021Reviewed by osheamatth from New York
4.34/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Slight haze with a golden orange hue with a typical Alchemist unfiltered with detritus swimming about. The nose is large and overpowering in a good way - prepping your tastebuds. Spicy, piney, earthen, skunky weed and tropical fruit notes.
The patience is rewarded with complex resin hop notes - fresh hoppiness, dried hoppiness fully crushing on the palate. All those nose notes are there but dare I say the aroma outweighs the taste. Finishes will a touch of malt and some bitterness.
May 13, 2021The patience is rewarded with complex resin hop notes - fresh hoppiness, dried hoppiness fully crushing on the palate. All those nose notes are there but dare I say the aroma outweighs the taste. Finishes will a touch of malt and some bitterness.
Rated by Spudsy from Illinois
4.75/5 rDev +6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.75/5 rDev +6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Lucked into this one as online purchase. Piney notes, wonderful. Alchemist has never let me down.
Apr 30, 2021
Crusher from The Alchemist
Beer rating:
99 out of
100 with
2335 ratings
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