Dogfish Head ApriHop

Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: Fruit Beer
Milton, Delaware USA

on tap at Sunset in Allston, MA. not particularly apricot-y, except in aroma. not as hoppy as some of their beers honestly. not bad, but probably wouldnt get it again.

Out of 12oz bottle on May 4, 2009. Sweet, fruity warmness at the back/sides of the tongue. Don’t notice much hop character. It seems to be a perfect balance between hops and apricots... problem is, I think I’d prefer just a little more hops. Easy to drink, and perfect for a hot Texas spring afternoon watering the garden and the hops vine... Delish!

Pours clear amber, with a thin beige head, good lacing. Smells of caramel, apple, peach and grapefruit. Medium-thin, smooth crisp body. Lots of fruity malt flavors, apricot and sour apple, with some grapefruit and just a hint of pine. More sweet than tart, more tart than bitter, but the three compliment each other very pleasantly.

a deep amber coclor with tons of head. The apricot smell justpeeksout from the glass along with some malt. the taste is a sharp lemony hop. This beer fools you into thinking that a harsh bitterness is coming but that is mellowed out by the good apricot fruity finihs that leaves you wanting another sip

12oz bottle. Ruby brown with a large fluffy white head. Aroma of fresh hops and apricots. The apricots are quite noticeable in the flavor. Finish is malty and smooth with a bitter and slightly tart aftertaste from the hops and fruit. Thinner mouthfeel than expected, but well balanced and drinkable.

Pour was perfect. Perfect head, and deep red/orange body. Very little lacing, but head retains as a layer resting on top. Smells of fresh grown apricots and mild hops. Tastes MUCH better as it warms up. Cold the apricot flavor is in the front and tastes fake. As it warms up the hops step forward, and the apricots taste much more natural and just tag along on the back end. It’s really a good beer that I couldnt drink more than one of. It would be a great compliment to a meal.

Pours copper with a medium white head. Dilute, and bitter, but seemingly not from the hop contingent. The apricot flavor is present, but doesn’t add much. They went for novelty here and sorely missed. I’m very, very underwhelmed.

Rating 1100 of Aprihop, bitches. What a nice tangy hit of apricot fruit! I am drinking this bottle right from my cellar so it’s not too cold, The color is a nice orangey gold with a substantial head that drops down quick at this temperature... and frankly the beer smells quite subtle. I was expecting more aroma and bite of hops to grip my nose and palate but I like this just the way it is. Acidic and refreshing. This will be good cold but milder still, I will grab a few more next time to share.