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Arcadia Hop Rocket 11th Anniversary Ale

Arcadia Hop Rocket 11th Anniversary Ale

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Arcadia Brewing Company

Battle Creek, Michigan USA

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1313.76/5.03.75/5.0Special9%65.6 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

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Anniversaries are meant to be celebrated, and as we looked back on 11 years of “balance in beer,” we decided to take a walk on the wild side with this year’s Anniversary Ale. Our brewers were finally turned loose to craft a beer that’s focused on the hops, and the result is Hop Rocket… Arcadia’s 11th Anniversary Ale.

Hop Rocket is a veritable constellation of hops… including some varieties that we haven’t used in other beers, and it’s delivered by the same booster of worldclass malt that our loyal fans have come to know and love with all Arcadia Ales. We appreciate the opportunity to share with you this “launch” of our 12th years, and we hope you’ll enjoy the ride with Arcadia Hop Rocket!

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 omhper (10393), Stockholm, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/513/20
Aug 17, 2008  
Bottled at Oliver Twist, Stockholm. Clear reddish amber, mid-sized head. Aroma of citrus peel and blood grape. Sweet, soapy and perfumy with medium-full body. Some light caramel and black currant, well rounded mouthfeel. The bitterness is strong, but never assaulting. It imay be well sweet, and there are certainly American beers that has both more intense and more delicious hop character. The soft mouthfeel and good balance however lifts it several notches.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Mar 9, 2008  
Name: Hop Rocket
Date: 02/24/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: hazy orange, fine beige head, drippy lace,
Aroma: sweet tangerine aroma with a touch of alcohol,
Flavor: sweet crystal malt flavor, nice fruity sweetness, long bitter finish,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4


 CaptainCougar (4624), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Feb 24, 2008  
Pours a transparent copper orange with a spotty-lacing white head. Aroma of fresh grapefruity hops and lightly sweet pale malt. Body starts with a decent full and sweet caramel maltiness along with big fresh citrusy grapefruity hoppy presence before a drier, bittersweet crisp finish. Nicely balanced and pretty drinkable IIPA.


 hopdog (4525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 6, 2008  
12oz bottle acquired in trade with hoppymeal (thanks!). Poured a medium orangish color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of citrus, pine, some floral hops, and earthy. Tastes of oranges, grapefruits, and caramel. Nicely balanced. Light to medium alcohol in the finish.


 hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/514/20
Feb 25, 2008  
Bottle... VBWT2008... Hazy golden ale with a small, creamy, white head. Excellent retention. The nose is all about PNW hops... orange peel, pink grapefruit and pine needles. Full-bodied with a silky mouthfeel and judicious carbonation. Toffee and crystal malt sweetness up front; heavy hop bitterness and moderate tanginess bring up the rear. Finishes tangy and bitter (more tangy than bitter). Bottle shipped my way by pepsican. Thanks, Andy!




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