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I’m sitting here working on work stuff with the GRAMMY awards on TV. A “polar vortex” is blowing in outside and the wind sounds incredibly intense outside. I just had Revolution’s Double Fist, which seemed to have a good amount of Cascade hops (I’m guessing), so I thought I’d have this one next, since the label says, “Eleven separate editions of Cascade hops give this American pale ale it’s lush citrus aroma and bold hop flavor without crazy bitterness. Hopalicious is brewed with passion and is best enjoyed that way.” I picked up this beer this past fall when we were passing through Wisconsin on our way back from Minnesota.
Location: Poured into a Sam Adams Perfect pint glass at my home in Bloomington, IL.
Numbers: 5.8% ABV, ~170 Calories
Appearance & Aroma: It’s golden in color with some amber hues, and it’s slightly hazy. The thin head is creamy white with a resinous and citrusy hop aroma.
Taste & Feel: The body is light and the mouthfeel is crisp, bordering on sharp. Up front, the flavor is sweet and citrusy with a bit of a crisp hop bite. In the middle, there’s a bit of a citrusy honey flavor. A resinous hop flavor kicks in during the finish, along with a citrusy hop flavor and bitterness. The resin and citrus hop flavors last for a minute in the aftertaste.
Food Pairing: I think resinous and citrusy hop flavors like the ones in this beer go best with greasy bar goods, like cheeseburgers, hot wings, and pizza.
Overall Impression: This beer had a good hop flavor, and it was a very drinkable beer. I think it could have used more dry hops for aroma, as well as more more malt flavor, and a smoother body. Overall, it’s a good beer, with a good mix of hop flavors and bitterness, but there are areas that could be improved, making it a middle of the road IPA.
My Rating: 
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