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Holgate Brewhouse Hopinator Double IPA


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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Holgate Brewhouse

Woodend, VIC, Australia

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23.6/5.03.22/5.0Special7%0Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The Holgate Hopinator takes the original concept of an IPA to the extreme, with a higher gravity to balance an outrageous hopping schedule. Delivering rich and malty caramel flavours,a dense pine hop aroma and an edgy bitter hop finish

 gam (592), brisbane, Australia
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20

Sep 28, 2008  
Thin head but strong lasting on a dark amber ale with good carbonation.Aroma caramel,malty,rich pine hops.Flavour tangy,malt,caramel,tastes mixes,hops hops give it the richness or lift.Ingredients work together well,tastes of grapefruit,fruit peel,good balance.Finish mild tang,hoppy,easy drinking.

 Chrism86 (108), Melbourne, Australia
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 18, 2008  
Body displays a deep crimson colour, tending to copper and is quite hazy. Sports a rather substantial beige coloured head that persists and laces quite well. Nose is really fragrant, as expected. Shows an abundance of sweet malt, with penetrating stone fruit and piney notes from the rigorous hopping. Sweet malt introduces some candied fruit and a hint of caramel fudge. Grapefruit and apricot fill out the mid palate before a substantial pine and resin hop presence drive home a long finish. While finish is long, it seems to lack penetration. Bit of a crowd pleasing dipa.



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