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A burly and bitter Imperial IPA, Rampant pours a pure copper and carries the sheen of a rightly hopped beer. The Mosaic and Calypso hops bring stonefruit to the front seat, and the addition of Centennials nod towards citrus for a well-rounded aroma. The taste expands these hops with heavy peach tones and a profoundly bitter bite. There is some malt sweetness to stand this beer up, and Rampant's finish is bone-dry. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
8.50% ABV
Availability Frequency:
year-round
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
Southeast
Southwest
West Coast
Rocky Mountains
Plains
Great Lakes
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 60 degrees F
Comments
Hops All Over the Place!
Pours a clear golden yellow, with a thin film of a bubbly, white head.
Strong pine, fruity and spicy aromatic hops, along with a crisp and dry malt backbone.
Strong hop flavors, but the bitterness is lower than expected, especially in the beginning. A moderately high amount of bitterness toward the end and in the finish, though. The malt is crisp, but overwhelmed by the hop flavors. A little bit of alcohol toward the end, but fairly well hidden.
A medium full body, with medium carbonation.
New Belgium's Rampant is a hoppy and flavorful Imperial IPA that still maintains a bit of balance and nuance.