Uberhoppy IPA
Valley Brewing Company
- From:
- Valley Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 11.88%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 88
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Jun 10, 2016
- Added:
- Feb 24, 2007
- Wants:
- 24
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.41/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.41/5 rDev -15.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had a darker orange kind of vibe to it, the hop oils seem to keep it from forming much of a head unfortunately for the eyes. Aroma wasn't the usual hop Americana smells, this was like a noble hopped double ipa from across the pond.
Taste brought lots of bitterness, a mild malt sweetness that doesn't offset much. Viscous. Just thought the crystal and red? malt selection made it too heavy, the hops were there, but they didn't provide much beyond an earthiness and bitterness to the equation.
Jun 10, 2016Taste brought lots of bitterness, a mild malt sweetness that doesn't offset much. Viscous. Just thought the crystal and red? malt selection made it too heavy, the hops were there, but they didn't provide much beyond an earthiness and bitterness to the equation.
Reviewed by tmoneyba from Ohio
4.47/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.47/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured hazy dark copper color with an average frothy off-white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate to heavy complex citrus hop aroma. Medium to full body with slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium to heavy smooth bittersweet flavor with a medium to heavy bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. This is a standout beer.
Jul 12, 2011
Reviewed by hoppyhampy from California
2.9/5 rDev -28.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
2.9/5 rDev -28.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
22oz. bottle poured into a tulip glass. No freshness info. Pours a clear, deep reddish orange with almost no foam or carbonation and very little lacing. Nose is quite rich with malt, more roaster than sweet. Hops take a back seat here, barely showing at all. Mouthfeel is syrupy and heavy with no carbonation, almost like a barley wine style. Rich, caramel malt with a good amount of resiny texture on the finish, enough to cut the heaviness of the malt and remind you that this is classified as a DIPA. Hops are quite citrus-y but don't show well enough to make up for the over-abundance of malt. I am really not feeling this one. It has almost nothing I look for in a DIPA.
May 07, 2011
Reviewed by SanDiegoBeerLove from California
3.44/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.44/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A - Darker Amber color with a very light off white Head. Lacing was nice but I would have liked to see at least 1 finger of head.
S - Smells of Caramel, Minerals, Honey, Orange, Pineapple and Hops(of Course).
T - Tastes of Citrus, Caramel, Minerals, Spice, and Alcohol.
M - Very Heavy, Oily and Sweet. Not much carbonation to speak of.
D - This is not highly drinkable because of the Sweetness and Alcohol but I will be buying it again.
Feb 12, 2011S - Smells of Caramel, Minerals, Honey, Orange, Pineapple and Hops(of Course).
T - Tastes of Citrus, Caramel, Minerals, Spice, and Alcohol.
M - Very Heavy, Oily and Sweet. Not much carbonation to speak of.
D - This is not highly drinkable because of the Sweetness and Alcohol but I will be buying it again.
Reviewed by veinless from Ohio
4.3/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
4.3/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
Poured a dark amber reddish color, with a nice frothy head.
Aroma was of citrus and hops to the max.
Bitterness was incredible, overpowering all other tastes in the beer. Some malt was discerned but not much.
Had an awesome "bite" upon swallowing at the back of the throat. Phenomenal IPA, and much different than other very hoppy ones like Stone Ruination.
Jan 15, 2011Aroma was of citrus and hops to the max.
Bitterness was incredible, overpowering all other tastes in the beer. Some malt was discerned but not much.
Had an awesome "bite" upon swallowing at the back of the throat. Phenomenal IPA, and much different than other very hoppy ones like Stone Ruination.
Reviewed by sbauer from Massachusetts
3.88/5 rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22oz (bottle-conditioned)
A: Dark amber-brown. Light lacing.
S: Burnt toast, fresh hops, cherry liquor.
T: Coffee, dark chocolate, cherry, toffee, a bit syrupy. Light pine hops on the finish along with the dark chocolate.
M: Full bodied. Moderate carbonation.
D: An aperitif with strong, dark flavors. A great dessert beer for a hop lover.
Dec 30, 2010A: Dark amber-brown. Light lacing.
S: Burnt toast, fresh hops, cherry liquor.
T: Coffee, dark chocolate, cherry, toffee, a bit syrupy. Light pine hops on the finish along with the dark chocolate.
M: Full bodied. Moderate carbonation.
D: An aperitif with strong, dark flavors. A great dessert beer for a hop lover.
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