Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere Harvest

Same night as the Rogue Yellow Snow IPA.  The southern hemisphere was good, so I can't wait to drink

Look/Smell - Dark Tan, slight yellow.  Hoppy, with caramel malt in background.

Taste - Hops, like Yellow Snow, but softer, and balance by caramel and, and too many commas in this sentence.  This is an IPA I'd like to give to someone who's never had one.  Wow, it's smoothness is even better as you get through the initial taste.

Rating - 8
Great IPA, what you should look for.  I think it's right in the middle, so it get's a deserving 8.

HI.P.A. from Magic Hat

Been awhile but this one is special.  Magic Hat says this is a limited edition IPA that they're demoing as a creative outlet for themselves. 

Look, Pour, Smell - Hazy orange, persistent but short head;  hops own the smell.

Taste - Unique hop flavor...the hops are first and and malt second which is super unique.  It's nice that the bitter hops fade for a sweet, buttery malt.

Rating - 8
This one is unique, and you won't be disappointed...if you can find it.

Southern Tier Un*Earthly Imperial IPA

I needed to find a sharp tasting, and I saw this imperial IPA.  I'm a slight hippy, in an engineering program hoping to work for a company in a field that's earth friendly.  I do get excited about this stuff.

Look/Pour/Smell - HOPS!!! It's nice and heavy look as the bubbles sink.  The head is strong.  The smell is nice and sweet.

Taste - For how intimidating the hops smell, the malt is so strong, especially in this 11% alcohol, that they really balance themselves.  The hops are sweet, citrus, and pine which is the full combination.

Rating - 9
This is a really great IPA, and it's in a hotly fought genre of IPAs.  It will not let you down.

Magic Hat Blind Faith IPA

This was another grab while I was at my favorite store.  Hoping this is as impressive as the others from Magic Hat.  Picture to come when my phone cooperates.  Anyone notice it's in "das boot."

Look/Pour/Taste - Amber color, light carbonation from head, caramel smell like a warm toffee.

Taste - Crisp hops, like a cool forest.  Cool malt is in the background.  This is a true IPA.

Rating - 7
Although this one is a leader in what an IPA should taste like, I don't think it can hold it's own against other IPAs.  IPA is the fullest field, and it is a good IPA.  Make it like this every time and you'll have a great beer to follow.  It should be what all IPAs should strive to be.

Hoppin' Frog Hoppin' To Heaven IPA

It's been awhile since I posted anything.  Been pretty busy with school and ALS.  Got this when I purchased 3 beers to try to bridge the gap between a wheat and a stout.  It's also a new beer for the store I like to go to, and I like that.  This beer is proud of their American ingredients and heritage.  Brewed in Ohio.

Look/Pour/Smell - Middle of the road carbonation, great amber/orange color, light frothy head.  The hops are there, but it's a little sweet. 

Taste - Mmmmm....it's got a great crisp hop, the malt is sweet in the background.  It would be a great "after I just cut the yard" type beer.  It has a light after taste which makes it really refreshing. 

Rating - 8
This is the IPA everyone should overshoot, and most don't.  It will not disappoint.  I look forward to more offerings from this brewery.

Titan IPA

Less carbonated so pour aggressively.  Long lasting head is forgiving of a novice.  Head smells of equal parts malt and hops with both notes being discernable.                      Mouth-feel is clean with a strong malt start and strong hop finish.  Hops are have a very good, strong citrus flower flavor.                                                                              Beer Rating = 6