210: Alphadelic IPA

I’ve had this beer twice on tap (once at the brewery in Springfield, and last week at OBF), and enjoyed the hell out of it both times. I think it’s a bit better on draft, but the bottled version is only slightly less delicious. Alphadelic is a big, bold IPA that demands your full attention with huge bitterness and aroma. It’s a big job to finish a whole bottle on your own, but a good ride all the way to the bottom. It feels like a more alcoholic beer than the 6.5% the bottle displays, but that’s because of the big hops, I believe. I’m used to that kind of flavor coming from bigger beers.

Beer Name: Alphadelic IPA
Brewer: Hop Valley Brewing (Springfield, Oregon)
Price: N/A
Sampled: July 29, 2010
Rating: 4/5
Notes: It says unfiltered, and it is. Slightly soapy-hoppy with big, lumbering bitter. Good, full hop mouthfeel and a bit of alcohol warmth. Good summer night beer.
ABV: 6.5% abv
IBU: 90 ibu
OG 90° P
TG N/A
Serving Type: Bottle.