RateBeer

Tröegs HopBack Amber Ale

Percentile
93
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Regional Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6633.63/5.03.62/5.05.6%99.4English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Troegs HopBack Amber gets its unique name and taste from the HopBack Vessel in our brewhouse. Packed full of whole flower hops, each batch circulates through the vessel, creating a fresh hoppy aroma, spicy taste and rich caramel note that defines this signature amber ale.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 thenick (744), North Bellmore, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Jan 24, 2009  
Tap. Pours clear amber with a thin white head. Aroma is heavy hops with slightly-detectable grain (I’m wondering, based on the aroma, if this was dry-hopped). Taste is heavy floral hop and malt balanced out very well. This is a great beer, and I’ll be trying much more from this brewery.


 mrant (330), New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/56/105/514/20
Jan 23, 2009  
Smells very hoppy, strong sour scent. Taste is very nicely balanced dark malts and sour hops. Very tasty beer


 watson1977 (265), , Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 19, 2009  
amber in color with a thin white head and nice lacing. the aroma is very floral with some pine notes. very earthy and floral flavor with caramel malts up front and mild grapefruit followed by pine and a bit of spice in the finish which is slightly dry. i could definitely enjoy this as a session beer...


 Lowe1983 (1029), Fairborn, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/515/20
Jan 14, 2009  
Pours an amber color with an off-white head. Aroma is of citrus hops, caramel malts, and some earth aromas. Flavor is the same with a decent bitter finish from the citrus hops. A pretty decent amber.


 tagz (334), USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jan 11, 2009  
growler. pours red, copper with a decent off white head. hop flavor is similar to celebration (slight citrus, resinous) the body is definitely thinner. makes it a nice session with a good profile. malt is crisp but flavorful. a solid amber.


 blklab2007 (955), Connecticut, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Jan 8, 2009  
bottle poured a caramel amber color with a coating of off white head that retained a thin layer. aroma has some citrus hops, mild caramel malt, and a touch of grass. flavor has a nice sweet citrus grapefruit thing but is light on the delivery. malt picks up in the flavor and bitterness comes through to finish with some pine. really solid session level and well enjoyed.


 BillKismet (1903), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Jan 6, 2009  
Mahogany-amber with thin silken head. Refreshing burst of PNW hops. notably Cascade. Hint of bubblegum. Pleasantly flavorful pop of hop flavors and crystal malts with the reappearance of bubble gum. A well-balanced, well-hoped amber that makes for a solid session candidate.


TheMurphys (18), Willowbrook, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jan 3, 2009  
Troegs is just one of those breweries that just makes good beer. this beer pours a really great amber color such that is suggested by the name The balance of hops and malts in this beer makes it smooth and easy to drink. I wish we could get it out here in Chicago. The aroma is clean with a very good hop nose to it with malty undertones I really like this beer.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC