 AgentSteve (1378), SF Bay Area, California, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 7, 2008 I admit, not a fan of the standard all though I like most other IIPAs, but wet hopping and barrel aging takes away some of the oily influence and mellow the flavor a bit. Much better than without the wood.
NobleSquirrel (1120), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 18, 2008 Fobab VI. I actually liked this far more than normal Hopsickle. Hazy peachy orange color, almost no head. The bitterness is much more subdued and some of the oak does come out, but the wet warriors definitely let the hops and citrus really sing out. This was a damn fine IIPA, cleaning up the things I disliked about the original version. Very good.
dm9831 (1167), Monee, Illinois, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Nov 18, 2008 FoBAB 2008: hazy apricot color, quickly dissipating head. nose is sour and hoppy with fruity and citrus notes. flavor is smooth blend of grapefruit and litterbox. medium bodied, smooth dry finish. overall, a bit of a disappointment for my favorite style of beer.
CaptainCougar (5526), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 22, 2007 Sampled at the second annual Bistro’s West Coast Barrel Aged Beer Fest: Pours a transparent orange bronze with a thin ring of white head. Aroma of fresh grapefruity citrusy hops with notes of oaky complexity. Body starts with good thickness and some crisp bittering grapefruity hoppy notes toward a drier oaky bittersweet finish. I don’t get too much vinous character here, but a good amount of fresh oak. Crisp and fairly drinkable.
ChillCoat (1029), Concord, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 20, 2007 On Draft at the Bistros BA Fest 07. Hazy copper color with ivory lacing. Citrus hop aromas with big grapefruit notes. Very hop forward (especially while drinking so many malty and sour beers). Nice malt balance with a vanilla oakiness.
ratman197 (3254), Arvada, Colorado, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 12, 2007 On tap @ The Bistro poured a cloudy copper with a minimal lingering amber head. Aromas of grapefruit, pine, carmel and hints of wine and oak. Palate was light bodied crisp and slightly dry and tart. Flavors of grapefruit, pine, light carmel and faint hints of wine and oak. Very tasty indeed!
IrishBoy (2719), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 12, 2007 Draft at the Bistro’s West Coast BA Fest, 11/10/07; Nose extremely hoppy with ivy and pine odors and a winey note; very cloudy copper with a small beige head; flavor shows medium hop bitterness, but not too much, ivy, and some wine and wood notes. Tied for my favorite of the Fest with the Valley Dec Gran Cuvee!
Odeed (1679), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 11, 2007 (ba bistro fest)light orange with no head.the aroma is a subtle blend of hops and a chardonnay.the flavor is more upfront with the hops but the wine does come out.very well balanced and nicely done for sure.
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