Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Munich Style Helles from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Draught at the brewery, 11/7/15.
Clear, bright, nearly pencil-yellow liquid shows moderate carbonation and a firm white head.
Spicy, herbal hop notes open up the nose with fresh bread dough, just a touch of citrus and delicate honey behind them. Clean and no alcohol.
Crisp, moderately bitter, spicy hallertaus are used liberally and contribute a delightful flavor as sweat, honey and bread dough fill in the gaps and balance nicely. Ample, tight carbonation puts the finishing touches on it and I’m left quite impressed by this unassuming, very light, but very flavorful and well-attenuated example of the style. The malt character is so important in these beers, even though it should still be on the dry side. They really nail that here. Yum.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Citra IPA from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Draught at the brewery, 11/7/15.
This one surprised me, as A) I think citra is overused B) I think citra is oftentimes poorly used and C) I don’t really like citra that much. Instead of a big borderline cat piss and beat you over the head lemony-grapefruit character, it’s quite low on bitterness, with more of a mosaic-like earthy/leafiness. Pale malt sweetness keeps things in check nicely, but in turn evaporates on the finish leaving a very bright, tangerine and meyer lemon character lingering. No alcohol nor flaw. Herbal hop notes noted as well. Ample, mostly tight carbonation keeps things drinkable, as well.
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Northwest Red Ale from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Draught at the brewery, 11/7/15.
Indeed a violet-tinged red with good clarity and a beige colored head atop that shows moderate retention.
Very hop forward nose allows some more lighthearted cherry and candied orange-like notes, but certainly delivers a stiff amount of pine and red grapefruit. No alcohol or flaws.
Dextrinous body with well-attenuated sugars, a light saltiness almost, a hint of roast and tons of hops. Red grapefruit, orange rind, lemon and moderate pine, definitely not for the faint of heart. Not my jam, but that’s ok.
WingmanWillis (38284) ticked Whiskers Out Export tout from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
WingmanWillis (38284) ticked Citra IPA from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
WingmanWillis (38284) ticked Robust Porter from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
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mcberko (47456) reviewed Double IPA from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
On tap at Stoup, pours a cloudy golden orange with a small white head. Aroma brings out piney and resinous hops, with some biscuity notes. Flavour is quite dry and bready for a double IPA, with piney hops but more biscuity malt than anything. Very well-balanced without any harshness. Very solid.
mcberko (47456) reviewed Over the Top Fresh Hop IPA from Stoup Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at Stoup, pours a clear golden yellow with a small white head. Aroma is massively dank with earthy and herbal hops. Flavour brings out super fresh dank, earthy and piney hops, with some biscuity notes. Very dank and flavourful. Nice stuff.