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Deschutes Hop Henge IPA

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Deschutes Hop Henge IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) formerly brewed by
Deschutes Brewery

Bend, Oregon USA

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1293.83/5.03.82/5.0Special7%95.5 Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Who knows what inspired the ancients to build Stonehenge--or what inspired us to build Hop Henge in its likeness. But build it we did, out of wrapped bales of whole-flower hops out on the brewery lawn. Like the rest of the Bond Street Series, Hop Henge highlights the creativity and curiousity of our brewers. Bolder than its English ancestors, with huge hops and a bitter finish, this IPA is no wallflower.

NOTE: This is the original version. In 2007 it was bumped up to an IIPA. See that entry here.


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 Ungstrup (11148), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/515/20
Oct 11, 2006  
A hazy orange beer with a thin off-white head. The aroma is sweet malty and alcoholic, but also with notes of peaches tending to be over ripe. The flavor is sweet malty with strong notes of peaches, leading to a dry bitter finish. The body is surprisingly thin.


 omhper (10456), Stockholm, Sweden
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Feb 24, 2006    Updated: Mar 29, 2006
Bottled. Clear copper colour, average head. Rich citric grapefruit aroma. Dyish and completely dominated by juicy hops. The maltiness is firm, but apart from some notes of cookies it doesn’t lend to much flavour to the beer, just ody. The finish continues to be predominantly hop aromatic, even though there is a great deal of bitterness. An uncomplicated but very enjoyable beer.


 Papsoe (9999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 9, 2006  
(Bottle 65 cl) Pours a clear, amber golden with a creamy, off-white head. Aroma of caramel malt and a distinct citrusy zest. Quite full-bodied with marked citrus notes and a dry, bitter finish. 061006


 Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 13, 2006  
Slightly hazy dark amber colour. Fresh woodsy hop aroma with caramel and breadcrust malt. The body is a bit sticky, but gets creamier towards the finish. Rich hop bitterness is well-balanced by bready malts. Well-rounded. Lip-smacking hop finish. Pretty good fresh, but the way this hop character is, it will be probably be total crap in six months. Definitely enjoy this now!


 joergen (6340), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 8, 2006  
Bottle. Hazy orange coloured with an off white head. Aroma of fruits, hops and pine needles. Flavour of fruits, hops and pine needles.




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