RateBeer

Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

Percentile
86
overall

bottled
common

on tap
available

Regional Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4673.48/5.03.47/5.06.2%73.3Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Generous amount of selected hops balance out the malty backbone of this delicious golden India Pale Ale.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 BossHossBikes (147), Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 7, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a translucent golden orange with an abundant white head. The aroma is of nice, crisp hops with various vegetables and a well-rounded caramel sweetness. The flavour has some nice bread notes with a good amount of hopsy bitterness. Vegetable notes are subtle, but noticeable from the initial tasting to the finish. Caramel flavour shows up during the initial taste, but becomes overwhelmed by the hops soon after. Fruits, such as pear and apple, are a nice note throughout the entire experience. The finish is nice and dry with a crisp, hopsy bite. This is tasteful and refreshing.


 bsm80 (144), Massapequa, New York, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/53/102/56/20
Sep 6, 2008  
Just not a fan of hoppy IPA beers. Has a nice hue, fruity/hoppy aroma, just don’t enjoy that much hops.


 AgentSteve (1366), SF Bay Area, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Bonus from NYbeer, pours golden copper with a three finger frothy egg shell colored head. The nose is IIPA hoppy with pieapple, floral hop and caramel sweet malt. The flavor is a bit more subdued and dry, but very well balanced. Earthy, dry and bitterness in the finish.


 dmac (1442), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/514/20
Aug 30, 2008  
12 oz bottle purchased at EZ Liquors. Pours a clear reddish amber with a large frothy off white head. Boozy aroma especially for a beer thats only 6.2%, vegtable notes, grains, caramel and old hops. Flavor thankfully is a step up from the aroma with notes of caramel, hops, and grainy bread. Medium bodied with average carbonation and a bitter finish. Solid IPA but don’t go knocking down any doors to get this one but also don’t pass it up if someone offers you one.


dangelicom1 (17), Shelton, Connecticut, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/59/104/517/20
Aug 25, 2008  
This is a very nice IPA from what i consider one of the breakout breweries in my area. We sell a ton of it at the liquor store and i think it is the best that i have tasted from blue point. It has a fruity, complex hop flavor that is enjoyable for summer or fall. It has a very clean taste to it.


 clingman71 (246), Centerville, Ohio, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/59/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Draft. pale and slightly cloudy/hazy. Pretty slight hop aroma, flavor abut the same. Not a bad beer, but pretty weak for an IPA. Would make a good summer lawn mowing brew.


 jake65 (1698), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Bottle: Clear golden pour with a smaller white head. Nose is citrus and caramel with a nice balance and decent intensity. Taste is up front and flavorful with sweetness and caramel. Lingering floral hops, but a bit grassey. Still, nice. Thanks Matt.


 pinkzambia (989), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/516/20
Aug 23, 2008  
Bottle: Clear, dark gold color with a small white head. Heavy hop aroma of grass and pine needles. Nice bitter flavor full of earthiness like grass, weeds and a little grapefruit rind. Overall, a pretty solid IPA. Definitely the best one in Long Island.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC