Lagunitas Hop Stoopid DIPA
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05/27/2009, 9:40 PM
Filed under: Imperial/Double IPA (snifter, tulip), Lagunitas | Tags: Alcohol by volume, citrus, fruit, Home, hops, pine, pineapple, wine
Filed under: Imperial/Double IPA (snifter, tulip), Lagunitas | Tags: Alcohol by volume, citrus, fruit, Home, hops, pine, pineapple, wine
Lagunitas Hop Stoopid DIPA
Style; glass: DIPA; Tulip
22 fl oz x 8% ABV = 176 / 60 = 2.93 beers * 150 C = 439.5 calories (est.)
Purchased at: Super Saver Pennington, NJ for $4.49
Aroma: hay, orange peel, pineapple, pine trees, salt.
Visuals: intriguing packaging, looks like top shelf whiskey, deep amber, brilliantly clear, off white head, intricate thin lace.
Taste: well balanced, light sweetness throughout, citrus rind tones continuously present, strength balanced with sensibility.
Palate: dry, towel, long bitter finish with sweetness lying underneath.
Overall: A very well balanced DIPA. A definite repeat. A sure favorite. At $5 a bomber, an amazing value.
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Hey John. I see you have a new look over here. Has to be fairly recent as I come regularly. First, I want to let you know about another awesome hoppy beer, The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale, not sure if you’ve tried it. http://www.dailybeerreview.com/2009/06/maharaja-imperial-india-pale-ale.html
Second, I sent someone your way a few days ago, as he was interested in the caloric content of beer, while I just prefer to drink and not count them.
Talk to you soon.
Comment by Beer Drinker 06/03/2009 @ 6:07 PMThis one is a fave of mine and it is really cool that the price stayed reasonable while most DIPA prices skyrocketed.
Comment by prfx 06/16/2009 @ 3:35 PMFor me, most Lagunitas disappoint (esp their IPA) but this offering always satisfies and delights me.
I am doing a short run of reviews so let me know if you have any recommenations. I really wanted to try hop wallop based on your review but have not been able to find it. Anything else I should look out for?
Anyways, hope you are well. Stay cool this summer.
[...] and fresh hops. The bitterness is not biting, rather just present. This is a beer for the hopheads in the audience. People love this beer. It scored an A- on Beer Advocate and a 99 on Rate Beer. Daily Beer [...]
Pingback by Hop Stoopid Ale | Beer-Geek, Dude. A beer blog featuring a different beer everyday, beer research and beer news. 02/10/2010 @ 9:53 PMI’ve not been a big fan of very hoppy beers but I always keep trying things because I know I’ll eventually find something I fall in love with. And this beer did it for me; it’s just a truly unique flavor, and I haven’t found another hoppy beer like it. I stock this stuff up now, it will be a life long favorite for me.
Comment by Scotty 03/28/2010 @ 5:07 PMGlad you liked it, Scotty. I was a bit of a hophead when I was drinking regularly, but this one was always a low cost pleaser for me.
Comment by lemasney 03/28/2010 @ 6:04 PM