I was able to get this beer before it got onto the shelves at my local beer store yesterday, although, it's probably on them now. The resident beer guy at my local beer store had ordered this along with several other beers, but when I stopped by yesterday, they weren't out yet. Being the nice guy he is, he let me take a look at what had come in and so I was able to get this one before it made it out to the shelf. It pays to become friends with your local beer expert!
Hoptimus Prime pours into the glass an orange/deep amber colour with a small head that dissipates quickly. The only smell I could get was that of hops, unsurprising as Hoptimus is a double IPA. There was also the slight scent of citrus. My first sip revealed (surprise, surprise) a moderate hit of hops. Not an overwhelming hit of hops, but a decent one. There is also a slight taste of alcohol, not surprising considering Hoptimus is a 9% beer. As with most IPAs and double IPAs there is almost no hops flavour to speak of. There was another taste mixed in that I can't quite identify. It's not a bad taste, and it definitely adds to the character of the beer.
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May your glass always be full of good beer!
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