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Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA

Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Boonville, California USA

bottled
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8033.7/5.03.7/5.07%89.2Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Hop-Heads, your dreams have come true! Hop Ottin' is Boontling for "hardworking hops," and they're surely hard at work in this brew. Hop Ottin' starts with a strong floral aroma, which winds into a deep and complex body. In an intriguing balance, honey-drenched malts coat rich hop undertones. At length, the hops prevail, with a satisfyingly crisp finish. Hop Ottin' bites like a cankicky bluetail (Hop Ottin' bites like a rattlesnake looking for a fight.)

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homebrew99 (2), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA does not count
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 1, 2002  
by far my favorite ipa.I love hops and this one has them.large quantities of columbus. It has the right alcohol content for this style. It is very refreshing, not too bitter, not too sweet, just right. I strive to brew a batch this hoppy. Hop Ottin is the best!


knickerbocker (13), USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 13, 2003    Updated: Feb 3, 2006
Over the top with Hops, slight chocolate wrecks the otherwise substatial hoppy bitter grapefruit taste that is a requirement of excellent IPA. That said this is above average as a fine example of California Art of the Brewery.


mookie (43), Tacoland, Texas, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 23, 2005  
a perfect score. every one i’ve ever consumed has brought the greatest pleasure. nice opening. oozing hop aromas. color is beautiful, deep shiny golden copper. foam is dense, isn’t going anywhere. few bubbles. rich dry malt. bitterness so bold but not harsh. is soft on the palate yet firm. thick foam clings all the way down the glass with every pull. well balanced, ever solid, perhaps the pinnacle of the style American IPA. dangerously enjoyable. commercial description is great, ’honey-drenched malts’, so true


Indy (87), Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 1, 2006  
Absolute perfection. This is one of my top five "desert island" beers. Sadly, we are unable to get this beer in MN any more...but it is definitely worth a trip to WS to stock up!!


neilvis99 (3), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA does not count
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Apr 26, 2000  



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