New Holland Brewing Hoptronix Double IPA

Beer Name: Hoptronix Double IPA
Brewery: New Holland Brewing Co. (Holland, MI)
ABV: 9.0%
How sold: 12 oz cans; 12 oz bottles; on draft
Where bought: Belmont Station (Portland, OR)
Price: $3.42 for 12 oz. can

Date Purchased: November 11, 2017
Date Opened/Drank: December 21, 2017
When brewed? Year-round beer. Part of its core lineup. First brewed in 2016 and first released in cans in November 2017.
IBU: 85 (on can); 70 (on website)

Pairings (as stated on the website): "Charcuterie, stinky cheese, or salted caramel."

What's on the Website: "Hoptronix 1-ups the game with its galactic bitterness. Mosaic hops give this IPA a dank aroma, yet it finishes smooth and crisp." Read more here!

Where distributed: As of April 2018, New Holland beers are found in select states, including Michigan and California. New Holland beers may be available in Portland, Oregon. Click here to see if New Holland distributes near you!

REVIEW:

Appearance (5%): Poured hazy dark golden to light amber into a pint glass. Frothy off-white head. 4.25/5

Smell (25%): Mostly tropical pineapple with complementing malt. 4.25/5

Taste (40%): Dank-forward but otherwise follows the nose. Tropical pineapple is lovely. Any octane is well hidden. Controlled bitterness. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-bodied, good carbonation. Slightly sticky or syrupy on the tongue, allowing the citrus-bitterness to linger. 4.25/5

Overall (20%): An excellent to outstanding Double IPA. I definitely preferred this one over the Mad Hatter beer I drank over a year ago. It may be 9%, but the tropical is the star, and the beer is refreshing and satisfying. Also was a fan of the artwork on the can. 4.5/5

Final Weighted Rating: 4.4/5