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Pizza Port Hop 15 4.01 837

Pizza Port Hop 15

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99
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
8374.02/5.04.01/5.0Summer10%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.
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 johnadam2002 (529), Hainesport, New Jersey, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/517/20
Jul 30, 2007  
Poured amber with off white head. Aroma of strong earthy hops. Flavor was much of the same with some citrus hints. Not as smooth as the yulesmith summer but still very good.


 mmmbeer (762), 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!!!


robbmotiwalla (50), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Jul 10, 2008  
full and sticky with notes of caramel and molasseses. hoppy. citrus, perhaps orange and grapefruit. lots of yeast just chillin in the bottle. similar to the wipeout but more intense more well rounded, its not just a straight hop overdose. balanced. go buy this beer if you can


 matt7215 (981), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/517/20
Aug 22, 2008  
bomber from a tade with suzygreenburg. pour beautiful hazy orange with a rocky tan head. aromas of pine, grapefruit and citrus. flavours are similar with some caramel malts in the middle. not overly bitter and hella drinkable. this stuff is dangerous, i could drink gallons! thx mr bottoms!!


Sledutah (98), Utah, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Oct 18, 2009  
Wow..... Nice copper color with a small amount of cloudiness, with a light colored head. The aroma hits you hard with the first sip hitting harder! By the time it hits the back of the mouth it smooths out and finished nicely. I love this beer. I know I said the Port Brewing Wipeout IPA was one of the best IPA’s I’ve had, but Hop-15 is twice as good (DIPA).


 illidurit (891), Santa Cruz, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Jan 26, 2008  
Light amber/orangey color with a big fluffy off white head. Decent lacing down the sides of the snifter. Huge, sweet, tropical hops dominate the aroma. Grapefruit, pineapple, orange, pine, and a slight grassiness all rush forth from the complex variety of hops used in this beer. A perfect amount of caramel malt backs up the hop onslaught. The hop bitterness is appreciable but not overdone. Very well balanced. Smooth and a bit thick, good dry hoppy finish. The 10% kinda snuck up on me, but this was enjoyable til the end. Another great Port beer.


 LtDan (520), Los Angeles County, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Aug 18, 2008  
A wonderful treat that helps celebrate the end of a work week. Caramel custard, piney and citrus hops. Possibly my favorite beer, trying this beer could change peoples entire perception on 100 IBU beers.


 Hophead22 (1105), Redlands, by way of Wisconsin,, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/104/518/20
Jul 9, 2008    Updated: Jul 10, 2008
Ahh, hops nirvana. Beautiful to look at, to smell and drink. Hi my name is Tim and i’m a hopaholic.



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