 npdempse (931), St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Aug 6, 2002 More like a barley wine than an IPA. Ultra sweet and malty, touch of alchohol flavor, and one of the most amazing hop profiles to be found among beers--pleasant level of bitterness, hints of lemony or grapefruit citrus, and a sublime floral bouquet not unlike a violet candy.
drismyhero (815), Tacoma, Washington, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 8, 2003 Okay, how excited was I at having the opportunity to try this legendary beer? Man, what a damn good beer. I am so sucker punched by these beers that provide such good flavor within their category but also so much beyond it as well. This IPA is surely hopped adequately and bitter enough, but they take a back seat as the wonderful creamy/rummy/chewy flavor and mouthfeel present themselves. A bit fruity (I mean beyond the typical IPA citrus) and slightly nutty - like hazelnut or butternut. A big, complex IPA that really sets the bar a bit higher.
urbnhautebourg (974), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 4, 2003 Updated: Aug 13, 2003Update: I am so damned happy this got distributed in fair Maryland. I love balanced beers--slightly hoppy Dortmunder, a dry Pils, an aromatic, fruity Weizen--this one is not balanced, but is absolutely wonderful. Not terribly bitter, it must be noted. Tends a bit toward barleywine as it warms.
Old: I couldn't stop laughing when we opened and poured this hop monster: it was so far over the top. The flavor was astonishing. The alpha and omega of Super-IPA. Sticky, citric, lightly herbal and sweet. My favorite sippin' IPA. Many thanks, LiebeBier.
jtw (944), farmington, Michigan, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Feb 25, 2005 bottled, courtesy of footbalm. glowing copper orange, with more malt in the aroma than i expected. however, a biting bitterness hits your tongue before anything else, and the radioactive color becomes a radioactive flavor--my tongue is glowing, coated with hops. this is clearly alpha king’s bigger, badder, bitterer brother. damn good beer.
rdog (10), Hammond, Indiana, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 8, 2003 What can you say about perfection besides how good it tastes.This IIPA suprises you at every step. The mouth feel and the citrus carry over is a fantastic ride.If your an IPA drinker this is heaven. If you stayed away from IPA's because of hoppeness try this brew. You may never buy anything else.
BigBastard (668), L.A., California, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 18, 2006 Big pine and citrus aroma. Lots of tangy grapefruit, pine and floral flavors. Slightly sweet, candy and alcohol finish. Still manages to be refreshing for such a big beer, not overwhelming. I was expecting a lot and I got it!
drainey (231), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 7, 2006 Rating #100! I saved a good one for this. 22 oz. bomber. Wow, this is good. Slightly cloudy light orange body with a small white head. Wonderful aroma of hops, orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime. Flavor is bold and complex. I tasted lots of different hop flavors and lots of different citrus. Very hoppy, but not bitter or alchoholic. Refreshing, clean finish. Easily the best IPA I’ve had.
TechMyst (166), Fox River Grove, Illinois, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Oct 18, 2006 CONTAINER VOLUME: 22 oz
CONTAINER TYPE: bottle (conditioned)
FRESH: pretty sure
PURCHASED @: binny
COST: $10
HEAD: thin yellow sheen
LACE: rings
COLOR: hazy amber
AROMA: floral hops
MOUTHFEEL: medium/thick foamy
PALATE: resin moving to oily then slick
TASTE: slight carb. sting; woody bitterness
COMMENTS: beautiful bitterness. the best IIPA I’ve tried so far. This is a wonderful nectar. the only slam I’ve seen against this beer is that it’s not deep; it’s just in your face. Well, duh, it’s an Imperial...you have to respect anyone who can brew a beer this big and still have consuming it be a plesant experience...
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