Crusher
The Alchemist

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From:
The Alchemist
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #52
ABV:
8%
Score:
99
Ranked #225
Avg:
4.48 | pDev: 7.14%
Reviews:
337
Ratings:
2,342
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 29, 2023
Added:
Mar 05, 2014
Wants:
  833
Gots:
  567
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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Ratings by antrocks:
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Rated by antrocks from Massachusetts

4.41/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Nov 28, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by Justincredble from Pennsylvania

Dec 29, 2023
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

4.24/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a wide mouth grip shaped goblet: color is straw gold, hazy/murky, head is brighter white and presents one finger thick, some spots on the glass sides.

Smell is dank, sweet candied notes, light onion/grass, toasted malt, citrus, some pine, earth.

Taste is similar with candied hops, dank, citrus, pine, grass, earth, malt and light toast.

Mouthfeel is lower carbonation, moderate sweetness, moderate bitterness.

Overall a very good hazy, more bitter DIPA - great hop aroma/flavor depth and solid bitterness to back the sweetness.
Dec 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by gardner254 from Ohio

Nov 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by swierczt from Connecticut

Jul 03, 2023
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Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland

4.55/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from the can into a Spiegelau IPA glass. Canned June 21st 2023.

Hazed and opaque body with a muted orange but fairly dark and still. A mix of custard but has a much darker than expected color. The beer nearly appears frozen. Head is quite soapy, fine white bubbles of three fingers with light retention. Shampoo like top but lots of ring lacing to match.

Aroma is a hop surprise. Hints of soft dank, but a real gumdrop like candy sweetness that matches nicely. Thick and rich, with a light sense of sweet malt to counter as well. The contrast between dank and sweet hop aroma on this is exceptional. Huge juicy dank sweet punch is the only way I can describe it, like hop thick Kool-Aid.

Palate brings things a little more into focus, but does not hold back. Mid palate hits with a hot but delicious earthy mid palate punch. Large and bold, but controlled hop blasts of pine, earth, juiced candy orange pineapple and mango rolling into a minty finish that just does not quit. It doesn't stop there, with a creamed earthy mouthfeel that feels like a sundae, and smells like sweet tilled garden earth.

A bit of a punishing sensation, but in a real good way, Crushing indeed.
Jul 01, 2023
 
Rated: 4.24 by Lobina from Arizona

Jun 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.72 by Bhubbard34 from Pennsylvania

Jun 09, 2023
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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
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: 4.9 by Drkstr24 from Maine

Mar 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.72 by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

Mar 13, 2023
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Rated by jb_4226 from Texas

4.9/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
#154, crushable for sure!
Mar 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by BeerWasp from Germany

Feb 24, 2023
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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
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, 2023
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)

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, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Stengelfoot from California

Sep 07, 2022
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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
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, 2022
 
Rated: 4.24 by Tmappin from Canada (NS)

Aug 22, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by sordyl from Illinois

Jun 27, 2022
 
Rated: 4.43 by shelby415 from Oregon

Jun 12, 2022
Crusher from The Alchemist
Beer rating: 99 out of 100 with 2342 ratings