Hop Henge
Deschutes Brewery

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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.3%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 9.69%
Reviews:
875
Ratings:
2,594
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 12, 2021
Added:
Jan 21, 2009
Wants:
  254
Gots:
  359
With an immense hop flavor and bitter finish, this monumental IPA is an enigma worth pondering (see what we did there?). Centennial, Chinook, Cascade, and Galaxy hops come together to create a hop sanctuary. Revere the almighty hop!

This is their new version of Hop Henge Imperial IPA, the hops have been modified as of 1/2009.

IBU: 97
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Ratings by Chiefy770:
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Reviewed by Chiefy770 from Illinois

4.01/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
1 Pint, 6 Fluid Ounce Bottle
"Best By" date of April 7th, 2015 printed on the label
Reviewed on March 26th, 2015
Served in an IPA Glass
(2014/2015 Release featuring Millennium, Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook Hops. ABV 9.5%)

Eyes
Poured a dark gold body with a slight orange glow. Fluffy head formed, a little over an inch deep, collapsed, and left a tremendous amount of foamy lacing throughout.

Nose
Sweet notes of tropical fruit were prominent. Notes of grapefruit and lemon peel definitely suggested this brew had bitter tendencies. Herbal and spiced hops mingled with sweet toasted malts. I definitely picked up a whiff or two of alcohol as well.

Mouth
Sweet and juicy hops hit the tongue first. Sweet notes of orange and pineapple took a tart turn, letting bitter notes of grapefruit and lemon break through. Earthier hops settled in the lower levels near the malts. Subtle notes of pine were followed by a very minor presence of toasted grains. Definitely a dry finish with a decent hit of alcohol. Medium bodied, leaning toward the full side of the spectrum. Moderate/low carbonation.

Notes
As far as DIPAs go, this one is certainly not "in your face" as far as hop intensity is concerned. Great focus on the middle tones of the hops, rather than the often overly-bitter takes on this style. My biggest beef with this brew would be the ABV... 9.3% and I definitely tasted it. Regardless, I am looking forward to next year's version!
Mar 26, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.16 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 12, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Jul 16, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 26, 2020
 
Rated: 4.28 by Seal4676 from Michigan

Dec 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by JmpJckFlsh from Maine

Aug 18, 2019
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Reviewed by SB2017 from Iowa

3.6/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A beautifully clear, sunset orange to this beer, with a thin head of foam that sticks around for a few minutes leaving great lace. The smell is distinctly of salted licorice, oddly. The flavor overwhelms me at first, with huge sweet fruity kicks beneath a silky, burnt barrel flavor, all finishing out with a highly alcoholic warmth. It's difficult for me to rate this beer. I'll be unhappily drinking the rest of the six pack, as it's a little much for me. Needs a fuller body to stand behind all the flavor, and more balance generally.
Aug 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Musineer from Texas

Jun 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by ghasting from Washington

Jun 04, 2019
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Reviewed by pianoguy from Washington

4.71/5  rDev +14%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
12 Oz bottle. Best before 05/07/2019
I don't normally review a beer that's past it's expiration date but somehow a review of this one slipped through the cracks when I started buying it a while ago. While this seasonal beer is no longer made, Winco continues to sell it (and I've continued to drink it!) Haven't noticed much of a drop off.

Pours a solid orange-gold body . White head yields good retention and lacing. Some visible carbonation

Smell is a little hop forward. Papaya and peach mostly with an underlying malt presence

The taste is what keeps me coming back. The malts provide an exceptional backbone. I have trouble discerning any alcohol. I know it's there but I don't taste it. It's such a smooth beer.

Excellent feel. Smoother then a baby's bottom. And it's an IPA?!

Overall a WOW beer for me.
May 23, 2019
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Rated by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.09/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Clear orange hue.

White head; minimal lace.

Bread-y malt nose with light citrus notes.

Banana meets orange flavor.

Unique & refreshing.
Apr 07, 2019
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Rated by CDAWG99 from Colorado

4.6/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Very tasty with a great finish.
Mar 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by Mikexw from New York

Mar 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by elglueckert from Montana

Feb 25, 2019
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Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota

4.07/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a single serve bottle into a tulip.

Pours a cloudy golden with an excellent head that quickly leaves the party, but good lacing throughout. Nothing spectacular, but solid.

The nose is awash with tropical and citrus fruits. Ruby red grapefruit, pineapple, mango. Hints of peach and white grape. Just a hint of pine and grass. No alcohol noticeable in the aroma. The aromas are very pleasing, balanced, and strong.

The brew has a solid caramel/toffee/biscuit malt base, with good fruity citrus and tropical flavors. Dangerously sweet for the style as a result, but with an excellent hop presence at the finish. The ABV is very well hidden. The flavor isn't as complex as the aroma, but it is still tasty.

Medium bodied, this brew has excellent carbonation, which balances the strong malt presence. Not "crisp" by any means, but never sticky.

A good DIPA that balances malt and hops very well. One of the best-hidden ABV's I've had.
Feb 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4.29 by Mister_Faucher from Washington

Feb 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.02 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2019
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Reviewed by Apellonious from North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle best by 3/13/19. Poured into pint glass, a slightly cloudy orange, with a one finger head that moves instantly to a thin layer of lace. Aroma of orange citrus, stone fruit, and some dirt/grass. Taste is right in line, with a zesty vegetal bitter finish. The mouthfeel is medium to full, with a medium amount of carbonation. Overall, an interesting imperial ipa. It takes a little getting used to, must be a certain hop variety to get the he stone fruit and grass notes.
Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.28 by AmitC from New York

Jan 08, 2019
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Soft, golden and hazy orange, topped with 2 fingers of yellowish head.

Smells of caramel, orange-citrus notes, and grapefruit pith.

Tastes of oranges, caramel, pine, citrus, and a big yellow grapefruit pith.

Thick body, with little to moderate carbonation.

Got this in Sacramento, drinking in Redding, Dec 6th, 2018.
Dec 07, 2018
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