Hoplanta
comes from Atlanta, Georgia. It's brewed by Red Brick Brewing Co. An
IPA, it's a swampy brown-orange brew that pours with an off-white head.
At 6.8%, there is a bit of heft, but also some evidence of moderation.
According to the can, it's brewed using eight varieties of hops, but
these are unlisted.
With a sticky, resinous
bouquet and considerable sweetness, Hoplanta was a blast to the
olfactory sense. It's flavour proved almost as murky as its colour--dank
and sweet, mostly, with lots of hops toward the back. The initial
mouthfeel was oddly thin, but as bitterness entered the scene, it built
rapidly into a lingering aftertaste.
Unfortunately,
Hoplanta wasn't totally my cup of tea. In the world of IPAs, my
favourites tend to be the ones that scream bitterly in a single
direction: bright and citrusy; piney and crisp; resinous and gloomy.
This one seemed to have too many cooks in the kitchen, leaving it a bit
rudderless. Good strength, though, and certainly not a bad beer. Just a
little busy.
Rating: 5.5 out of 10.
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