Showing posts with label india pale ale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label india pale ale. Show all posts

Victory HopDevil


Date:9/5/2007
Brewery:Victory Brewing Co.
Beer:Hop Devil India Pale Ale
Origin:Downintown, PA
Style:IPA
Container:12oz. Brown Glass Bottle, Normal Cap
Purchased:Kegs & Barrels, Plano, TX
Price:$0 per Single bottle
Alcohol:6.7% ABV
Brewer's Description:The mythical Hopdevil resides in the lore of farmers. Our HopDevil is the real deal. Bold, spicy and menacingly delicious. He's the product of distinctive American hops and meticulous craftmanship. Arising from the heady wilds of our hop back and gently tamed with time, this devil makes a great companion!
Appearance:Medium-dark amber in color. Poured a perfect amount of head. Retained head for a little while. No visible bubbles while sitting on counter.
Aroma:Smells spicy for beer.
Taste:Somewhat similar to Boulevard Pale Ale. More bitterness than something like a Kolsch, but not overly bitter. I definitely know what to expect from an IPA now.
Mouth Feel:Some carbonation release, but not a lot. Smooth finish.
Drinkability:A bit better than the Rahr. On par, or maybe better than Boulevard. This was what the lady at K&B suggested as a benchmark for hops. So I suppose I know what hoppy" means now.
Score:6 / 10

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Rahr & Sons Stormcloud IPA


Date:9/3/2007
Brewery:Rahr & Sons Brewing LP
Beer:Stormcloud India Pale Ale
Origin:Ft. Wort, TX
Style:IPA
Container:12oz. Brown Glass Bottle, Screw Cap
Purchased:Kegs & Barrels, Plano, TX
Price:$0 per 6-pack
Alcohol:6.00% ABV
Brewer's Description:

During a fierce storm on his voyage across the ocean, William Rahr could be heard yelling from the tall masted ship: "Roll on old sea! And when you are done, when the storm clouds have destroyed themselves, we will still be standing and drinking!" Today, we have created the ultimate ale for a voyage such as this: A German-Style IPA - a traditional India Pale Ale with German Influence.

Our German-Style IPA is brewed with a blend of all German malts, hops, and yeast. It has a rich maltiness with both floral and spicy hop characteristics. So get ready and hang on - Stormcloud will see you through your roughest seas and straight on to smooth sailing.

Appearance:Pale amber in color. Poured a nice head and retained it for a little while. Small, slow bubbles while sitting in a glass on the counter.
Aroma:Can smell what they might be calling spice. Otherwise, smells like a regular ale.
Taste:A little bitter, but not too bad. Somewhat similar to Boulevard Pale Ale, but not quite as good. Has a bitter aftertaste.
Mouth Feel:Just the right amount of carbonation. Nice and smooth.
Drinkability:Very drinkable IPA. Good when I'm in the mood for pale ale, which isn't always.
Score:5 / 10

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