Opinions of Troeg Desired

I've always enjoyed the Troegs Hopback. Crazy amounts of Hops, which is my thing.

Leo

Thanks, Leo. I am leery of any heavily hopped brew, ala Hop Devil or Weyerbacher Hops Infusion. Too bitter for me. I like a lot of hops "flavor" and "aroma" though, as in Fuggles or Cascade, which aren't very "bitter".

How is the bitterness level of the Hopback ?

snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (Lecher9000) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@mb-m27.aol.com:

I'm not a huge fan of Troegs' year-round stuff, but I think their seasonals (Troegenator, Mad Elf, and Oatmeal Stout) are great. The Troegenator isn't as malty and rich as a typical dopplebock, but is really good stuff. Friend of mine described it as a "dark maibock" and flavor-wise I think that's a reasonably interesting description. Still has a good malt character, just not quite as heavy, excellent stuff. I love the Oatmeal Stout and prefer it to Samuel Smith's, very roasty, bit smoky.

I really like both the ones you mentioned. Highly, highly advise giving them a shot.

It's more on the bitter side than the citrusy, tangy Cascades you like. Probably not your style. Try the Oatmeal Stout or if you can find it, the Nut Brown. Leo

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll try the Oatmeal Stout and the Dopple.

Actually I think the oatmeal stout is quite good and has nothing to fear from Sam Smiths. My notes mention lots of roasted flavors. It scores a 93rd %ile at ratebeer, not bad.

Haven't had it, but it only gets "above average" reviews at ratebeer.

Where is this beer distributed, anyway?

Thanks, Dave

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Dave.US wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Brewed in Pennsylvania, distribution is limited to Mid-Atlantic/East Coast.

I tried the dopplebock. Not bad. It had the same "chemical / detergent" nose coming up from the pint glass, which I get in my home brews when using flavouring grains. A slight hop presence which was melded into the taste, not a separate hop taste. Some oiliness, a good thing. Smooth, silky. Molasses. Monolithic.

The Hopback is OK but Troegs Sunshine Pils is their best seasonal offering IMO.