Walking Man Homo Erectus Imperial IPA

Brewed by Walking Man Brewing & Public House
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Stevenson, Washington USA

Sampled a pint of this one on draught at the brewpub in Stevenson, WA. This beer pours to a hazy, light amber color, with a slight, white head, and a soft carbonation. The nose on this beer is very fragrant with that PNW signature piney/critus hop aroma, paried with peppery hints of alcohol. The palate is lean, for such a high octane beer, with some pale and sweet malt flavor, paired with hop flavors of candied grapefruit. This beer finishes with more pale and sweet malt, and flavors of citrus hops, then ends with a big punch of citrus/piney hop bitterness, and some warming alcohol. A real hop cocktail of a brew, this beer makes an excellent night cap, and a great beer to sip and relax with at the bar. Dangerously drinkable for such a high strength beer, be careful with this one.

Far and away my favourite double IPA. Fruity aroma with hoppiness. Full mouth with malt and hops. Caramel. Alcohol warmth without being overbearing. Nice hoppy finish that lasts.

This beer is one of my favorite all time beers. It makes me feel stoked to live in NW Oregon. I think it is at the zenith of what a quality imperial IPA should be. Deep and chewy hoppy flavor that develops as it ages. I compare all others to this one!

I’ve had it on draft various places around Portland, but this sample was from their very enjoyable brewpub with a great patio in Stevenson, WA. This is the most approachable and drinkable imperial IPA I’ve ever had. The aroma has hints of subdued caramel and anise with bright sun baked hay. It has an swirling golden amber-auburn color with a thin docile cloud of activity to it, almost like iced sun tea. The even hopping imparts a strong, crisp wall of flavor hiding any alcohol bite that might hint to is notable strength. Neither sweet or overly bitter in any way. The malt characteristics lend a bright, active depth. There is a wide crisp finish that dissipates evenly, inviting another drink. In the over-saturated IPA market of the pacific northwest, this beer stands out as a leader. Very refreshing

Draft @ Horsebrass Pub. An excellent IIPA. These guys really know how to brew high gravity brews a la Rodger Davis. Excellent job Jacob!

On tap - Rose&Raindrop Portland, OR. Great high test beer, it’s a perfercly executed imperial ipa without being over the top. Full to medium body, very satisfying. Find it and try it. Go get yourself a homo or two.

draft @ taphouse grill - served in a small goblet with massive white head; dark amber with heavy malt aromas; bold flavors go down smoothly; so tasty and glad i had the opportunity to try it out as it appears my eyes are now open to a brewery gem in the PNW; road trip now in the planning stages ;)

Tap at Horsebrass. Deep copper colore. White head is long lasting. Good lacing. Rich hop flavor and aroma. Malt is balanced well. Very well crafted I2PA.