Hop Ottin' IPA by Anderson Valley Brewing Company

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Beer specs

Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: 8 SRM

Beer details: Rating: 83; Hop Ottin’ IPA; Brewery: Anderson Valley Brewing Company · Boonville, CA; Variety: Ale · American Ale · American India Pale Ale (IPA); Alcohol: ABV 7.00% / ABW 5.60%; Preferred vessel: Pint glass; Color: Light Amber (Wiessbier) (8 SRM); Added by Rob Hudson

Hop Ottin’ IPA is as hoppy as they come. The name means “hard working hops,” in Boontling, and that tells it all. Generous additions of high-alpha Pacific Northwest hops added during a vigorous boil, plus traditional dry hopping, with whole hop cones, give this ale a delicious citrus aroma, and an intense hoppy bite. This IPA is a hop lover’s dream.

Malty, Caramel, Complex, Balanced, Hoppy, Resiny

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Reviews

Review by Matt Johnson

Rating: 86

Matt Johnson

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Renton, WA

Feb. 19th, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.

Comment:
It’s got a very strong hop aroma that leads you to believe that hops will overpower the first taste. To my surprise, the rich caramel flavored malt came through in the beginning followed by a confident hop finish. The more you drink it, the more you notice the subtle flavor color throughout. It’s the best “dessert” IPA I’ve ever had.

Characteristics: caramel malt complex hoppy
Review by Dave S.

Rating: 84

Dave S.

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

March 11th, 2009 at 8:49 p.m.

Comment:
This is a really good, well-balanced IPA. It smells stronger than it tastes, because I was expecting something overwhelming. It does have a ton of hops, but there’s a rich sweetness to back them up.

Characteristics: balanced hops
Review by Wren

Rating: 86

Wren

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Santa Monica, CA

March 29th, 2009 at 6:47 p.m.

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Review by Brian

Rating: 78

Brian

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO

April 28th, 2009 at 11:34 p.m.

Comment:
I really enjoyed this very complex IPA. Has a full gamut of delicious hops, from a pine resin flavor over to a spice and fruit vibe as well. All well-balanced by some pleasant malt backbone. 7% alcohol was nicely veiled by the flavors but still noticeable. I’d gladly order this again and again.

Characteristics: complex fruit resin spice