Hoptimum praise

Great beer, wish it was year round.

 

This is a truly stunning beer. I like it even more because SN makes it so widely available.

 

You know how sometimes it's a real bummer when a beer doesn't taste nearly as good as it smells? Hoptimum was the exact opposite for me- the taste was outstanding, and just made me want more and more. I suppose it could use a better aroma, but in the end that's a minor quibble. Great beer; I'm real happy I was finally able to get some this year.

 

I would place it up there with Hopslam, damn good delicious beer.

 

This beer is always a scream, great price and fantastic nose and taste....just picked up 2 more 4 packs today!

 

Hop Wallop is the same way. Doesn't have much of an aroma at all, but what it lacks in smell, it makes up for in taste.

 

Seemed malty to me this time around. Tried it on several occasions and from different stores. The 2012 batch was better at 11 months old when I first tried it. Seemed spicier (or something I can't put my tongue on)

 

I love this beer as well. It's actually what I am enjoying right now. I thought this year's is very well balanced, but I liked last year's more. I feel like the 2012 had more of a lemon type of presence, like a bit more tart citrus flavor.

 

I love hop wallop, but I felt like it was a lot more peppery and spicy/garlicy hops than floral and fruity

 

I agree, the aroma is borderline repulsive to me as it warms, but it tastes better than it smells!

 

Just finished one myself. Love me some fresh Hoptimum.

 

I had my first Hoptimum a few days ago. Best DIPA I've had yet. Amazing beer at a great price.

 

I can't think of a DIPA I like more than hoptimum. Sierra Nevada rocks, end of story.

 

I guess you realize that's about a .25 per bottle difference. Just saying that either Hoptimum isn't that cheap, or Sculpin's a better deal than you realize.