Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Port Hop 15

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: California
ABV: 10%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Varga Bar

Look: 8.5
Golden amber color, clear, medium head with decent retention & lacing

Smell: 8.5
Pine, citrus, caramel malt

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Resinous hops, mostly pine & citrus. Finish: Malt, slight caramel

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body & carbonation, sticky bot not cloying

Drinkability: 8.5
Quaffable despite the high abv

Overall Score: 8.6

Value:
7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $6.00 ($3.25 during Happy Hour)

Overall Impression:
A well balanced Double IPA. If you don't like sweet IPA's or Double IPA's, this is one you should try!

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