Dogfish Head ApriHop

Aroma not a good indicator of the beer, nor the name. Bitter overall, but not very hoppy. Dryish texture. The fruit is represented not so much by sweetness as one would expect but a definitive tartness. Overall this brew has somewhat of an identity issue, as it’s not quite an IPA and not quite a fruit beer, yet somehow, not bad overall.

On tap at Sacramento Brewing. This amber ale poured with a thick beige head and a bready fruit aroma. There is a very noticeable apricot flavor with a bitter hop finish. This is a tasty fruit beer.

Tap @ Monster B’s. Call this the badass brother of Magic Hat #9. Amber body with apricot flavors but real hoppiness that the #9 does not have. Despite the higher ABV, it goes down smoothly.

I like apricots and i love IPAs, how can this beer not be great? worth trying, but Wasn’t one of my favorites. uhhhhhhhh

Love the apricot undertones to this hoppy beer. The sweetness of the fruit combined with the bitterness of the hops creates a tasty treat.

on tap at the Ginger Man, NYC. Clear golden orange colour with a thin head. Sweet and sour flavour mixed with fruit gums. Bitter hops, tangy grapefruit. citrus that makes it a little sour. Tangy finish.

Draft. Weird, tasted more like a sour ale to me. Not one of my favorites.

Bottle. Pours a clear orange with a brown/crimson tint with a medium sized white head that deflates steadily. Sweet fruity smell with almost a hint of champagne yeast, and a sweet fruity alcohol note Medium bodied and sweet with a nice lemony citrus component. Finishes sweet and a tad tart, with the crispness of fresh apricots, and almost a tinge of bitterness.