Bridgeport Brewery: Hop Czar

This one poured a golden light brown with a typical white head. Why do I continue to write that? It looks and pours of a typical IPA but I was looking a for a little more. Aside from a higher alcohol content this was a sub-par IPA! The smell was of old hops, the body was a little better, but the overall mouthfeel and presence just wasn't what I expect from an Imperial. I better go grab some other beers before the last couple of IPA's I've had ruin them for me. This one is a C- at best. Not at all like the Jasmine IPA or the Lavender IPA I had a while ago, but I won't have this again.

Bridgeport Stout

Bridgeport Stout

Stouty goodness - passes the stout hole test. Nothing crazy here, solid stout that covers all it's bases.

Raven Mad Imperial Porter

Bridgeport Raven Mad Imperial Porter

I would have walked right by this one if it didn't have 3D glasses. Yep, 3D glasses. Looking at the bottle the raven pops out and looks like it's attacking the dude's eyes. Scary stuff. But the beer, not so scary.

Pours strong with a thick head. Smells meh. First taste is sweet, followed by a smooth roasty beer taste. Ok, 3D glasses and it tastes good, I'm happy. The rest of the beer was uneventful, but in a good way - I was able to just kick back and enjoy a good porter, doesn't get much better than that, unless it can be viewed with 3D glasses. Surprisingly, not many things look different in 3D...

Side note: dogs do not seem to like wearing 3D glasses.

BridgePort Brewing Co IPA

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This is a great IPA. It has medium body, great bitterness, and a good finish. Not heavy on the tongue like some IPA's I've had, this one doesn't cling and is topped off with some great hoppy spicyness. I've had this beer on multiple occassions and ranks up there with my favorite IPA's.


PS, Check out their website for great beer recipes!