RateBeer

Pizza Port Hop 15

Percentile
99
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
8344.02/5.04.01/5.0Summer10%97.5Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
First brewed in 2002 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original Pizza Port location in Solana Beach, we searched high and low and combined 15 of our favorite hops which were added every 15 minutes to the boil. Somewhat darker than other Double IPA style beers, our beer oozes the hop goodness of pine needles, freshly squeezed citrus and ground spices which are only moderately tempered by a sweet malt finish. Thankfully, for all of us hopheads, we have decided to brew this beer more than once a year. Look for Hop 15 to make appearances from time to time when space permits us to brew this, one of our favorite ales.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Apr 23, 2008  
Thanks ogglethorp. Beautiful orange pour, frothy white head with a tinge of orange-ness to it. Fragrant bouquet of pine and citrus, and pleasantly following through on flavor. Beer was intense, but very well-balanced. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Would have only been better if it had been named the Pen 15.


 beerbill (1939), Laurel, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Apr 22, 2008  
I thankfully have 2-22 oz. bottles of this wonderful beer courtesy of Secret Santa & The_Epeeist. Pours a cloudy orange gold with a moderately large linen white head that lasted through most of the glass and left partial lacing. Huge aroma of grapefruit and pine, but the citrus is much stronger than the pine. The flavor is equally good with a solid, strong malt backbone to support the powerful citrussy hops. The bitterness of the hops is strong, but not overwhelming, and balances well against the sweetness of the malt. This is a delicious beer, and I am very glad I have a second bottle on hand!


 MadMan (497), Tempe, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/103/517/20
Apr 21, 2008  
Bottle. Didn’t think I bumped this one on it’s way out of the fridge but she came out on me as I slowly pried the lid off. The resultant pour was chunky with sediment and a darker orangy amber like color with a fairly large beige head. Left a sticky mess on the counter as well as the bottle. Aroma consists of a multitude of various hop adjectives I’ve used before along with some fresh celery as well as celery salt and an herbal quality (something specific I can’t quite place yet). Flavor is on the sweeter side before the bitterness washes over the sides. Some bready malt laced with honey then a light dose of fruits. What I enjoy is the lack of a specific dominating character (i.e. pine, grapefruit) that comes with many of the style, they are present though and I’d never want to describe this beer without the words pine/citrus coming into play. Finish is bitter and long. Mouthfeel leans towards syrupy at times but has a nice and pleasant moderate carbonation. Good stuff.


 BOLTZ7555 (1070), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/103/516/20
Apr 21, 2008  
After popping the cap, the floral and pine spilled out of the glass...reminiscent of crisp mountain air. I’m not sure how you can rate the appearance less that perfect. A thick frothy pale yellow head sits perched atop a murky blood orange body. Lacing coats the glass all the way to the last sip. Strong grassy notes and pine begin your ride, then soften to ripened citrus. Fairly well balanced and drinkable. Would do again for sure!!!


 RomanW70 (297), Providence, Rhode Island, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Apr 20, 2008  
Pours cloudy amber gold with a frothy head. Strong hop aroma of citrus, pine, and sweet malts Initial taste of sweet malts, the bitterness shows up early and stays late, but not past its welcome. Very well balanced, and the malts and hops stay together throughout the entire drink. I’m having a great beer week, and this defintely adds to it. My first Pizza Port/Lost Abber. Won’t be my last.


 mmmbeer (744), Austin, Texas, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Apr 20, 2008  
Bottle in trade from Snojerk321- huge props man!!! Bottle poured into tulip- poured semi cloudy light burnt orange, medium carbonation of tiny bubbles, white ring with wisps formed on the glass for a head. Hearty aroma of various floral hops, citrus, and a caramel note. Hits the mouth with a defined wide medium body, sweetness initially gets attention but the hops come in evenly, finish has a warming burn from the hops that just keeps going- everything is very well balanced in this brew- a bit shocking since it’s a double IPA- no major hop overload, but it’s very present . Hopslam or Hop 15? Hop 15- by the gallon slapnuts!!!


 gunhaver (1025), Tampa, Florida, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Apr 20, 2008    Updated: Jun 5, 2008
Bottle, courtesy illidurit. Pours a murky reddish brown, with a creamy Twinkee filling-colored head. Tons of lacing clings to the glass for life. Giants bales of floral hops pound the nose, with caramel, vanilla, molasses, cinnamon...wow. Flavor is full of creamy hops, and balance well with soft, sinuous malts. Caramel and vanilla rock my world, too. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar. This beer has a story to tell. Deliciously full-bodied, and insanely drinkable. Full of vigor and fury, yet overall, is sustained well by itself. The malts are so great here, this is what an Imperial IPA should be like: plenty of hops, but so balanced that it actually becomes fun to sit down and pick out all the nuances and subtleties involved. Wow.


 Haslinger (642), Syracuse, New York, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Apr 19, 2008  
Tap @ Port Brewing, Copper color. Aroma is totally dominated by the floral bouquet of the hops. The taste is very hoppy, what do you knowwithout being overpoweringly hoppy. Very floral with just an amazing hop taste. Great beer, would buy again very soon. One of the best I have ever had.



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 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84


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