Dead Soldier
Hoptimum Imperial IPA (2012)
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Chico, CA USA
Est. 1980
www.sierranevada.com
Brain Damage Quotient = 10.4 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0
Postmortem Brew Review
Rusty orange/copper in color.
Prodigious amount of hops aroma waft up from the body.
Nicely foaming two finger head with good lacing on the glass.
Head dissipates after a while. Leaves a small cap.
Hoppy tasting is an understatement, however, it is not overly sappy/syrupy.
Rich, medium to full bodied mouth feel. Stinging hops with moderate alcohol aftertaste.
Grim Reaper's Eulogy
At 100 IBU's and 10.4% ABV, this whole-cone Imperial IPA is not for the timid of heart. The alcohol is sneaky but oh-so present, especially as it warms in the glass. A full on attack of your senses, Hoptimum will knock you out at every level. Be daring...give it a try.
Looking over the label, you cannot help but notice the rather regal looking "hop head" staring back at you. He is staring at you too, isn't he? He doesn't have any eyes as such, but he's certainly staring at me...
Must be the 10.4% kicking in.
Hop heads, rejoice. Great balance in all things, (as we've come to expect from Sierra Nevada), are present in this Imperial of all IPA's. Cheers.
Nice beer, I haven't taste this one.
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