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Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA 3.67 962

Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA

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94
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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9623.68/5.03.67/5.07%93Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Hop-Heads, your dreams have come true! Hop Ottin' is Boontling for "hardworking hops," and they're surely hard at work in this brew. Hop Ottin' starts with a strong floral aroma, which winds into a deep and complex body. In an intriguing balance, honey-drenched malts coat rich hop undertones. At length, the hops prevail, with a satisfyingly crisp finish. Hop Ottin' bites like a cankicky bluetail (Hop Ottin' bites like a rattlesnake looking for a fight.)
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homebrew99 (2), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA does not count
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 1, 2002  
by far my favorite ipa.I love hops and this one has them.large quantities of columbus. It has the right alcohol content for this style. It is very refreshing, not too bitter, not too sweet, just right. I strive to brew a batch this hoppy. Hop Ottin is the best!


knickerbocker (13), USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 13, 2003    Updated: Feb 3, 2006
Over the top with Hops, slight chocolate wrecks the otherwise substatial hoppy bitter grapefruit taste that is a requirement of excellent IPA. That said this is above average as a fine example of California Art of the Brewery.


mookie (43), Tacoland, Texas, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 23, 2005  
a perfect score. every one i’ve ever consumed has brought the greatest pleasure. nice opening. oozing hop aromas. color is beautiful, deep shiny golden copper. foam is dense, isn’t going anywhere. few bubbles. rich dry malt. bitterness so bold but not harsh. is soft on the palate yet firm. thick foam clings all the way down the glass with every pull. well balanced, ever solid, perhaps the pinnacle of the style American IPA. dangerously enjoyable. commercial description is great, ’honey-drenched malts’, so true


Indy (87), Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 1, 2006  
Absolute perfection. This is one of my top five "desert island" beers. Sadly, we are unable to get this beer in MN any more...but it is definitely worth a trip to WS to stock up!!


 MattShizzle (385), Bernville, Pennsylvania, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Jun 11, 2005  
This is my favorite beer. Nice and strong, really hoppy. Love it. Unfortunately, every once in a while the local distributer doesn’t have it. Never found another IPA quite as good.


neilvis99 (3), USA
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Apr 26, 2000  


 mikey (336), farmington, Utah, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Jun 18, 2005  
Poured a orange/copper hue with an off white, two finger cap. The nose was hoppy; consisting of pine needles, spruce, citrusy lemon zest, grapefruit meat and a hint of wild flowers. Beneath the hops, the malt was caramely sweet with some pleasant toastiness as well. Very nice! The taste had plenty of good things going for it as well. Hop bitterness is fairly strong and raw. The hops really shine with pine needles, spruce, grapefruit rinds, and a healthy dose of wild flowers, especially in the finish. Beneth was a stong malty backbone that created a perfect balance as it warmed. Nicely consistant from start to finish. This is a work of art.


Diego (79), San Diego, California, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/105/520/20
Jun 21, 2002  
Oofa!!! I thought Acme was my fav but as I continue to expand on my brews I am always pleasantly surprised. Great head that sticks around until the chubby lady has her thang with us, beautiful fragrance and color. Lovely bouquet. Flavor...Oh mama, this IPA is so full of hops that you want to lick the wall to wipe it off of your tongue. I loved it and will get some more as soon as I’m done with this six. Great brew!!!!



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