Alpine Beer Company - Exponential Hoppiness

"A West Coast Triple IPA
Very popular. A complex hopping method where each hop addition is double the previous amount. More hops in the hopback and then two dry-hop sessions. The second dry-hop session is with whole hops and oak chips. "                                                            - Alpine Beer Company

Brewery: Alpine Beer Company

Beer: Exponential Hoppiness

Style: Triple IPA

ABV: 10.75%

San Diego is home to many craft breweries. Some of them are good, offering a few oustanding beers, some of them have separated themselves from the rest, by offering a great lineup of mainstay beers, and then there are others who seem like they do no wrong; Alpine Beer Company is one of those breweries. Duet, Nelson, Pure Hoppiness, Captain Stout and Alpine Ale are all amazing beers and I would drink them on a regular basis if I could. So when I do get the chance of getting a bottle of theirs, I jump on it. This time I was fortunate enough to get a bottle of Exponential Hoppiness. 

EH=PH^2 describes the beer as being a version of Pure Hoppiness (squared) and as Alpine states, the hopping method in complex where each hop addition is double the previous amount. The result is a tremendously hoppy and flavorful triple IPA. Hints of grapefruit come through the hops along with a slight maltyness. The amber-orange body is inviting and disguises the power of Exponential Hoppiness. Initial flavor is true to its name, hoppy and bitter and marries great with the malt base, finishing with a strong and refreshing bitterness. GREAT IIIPA!!! Highly recommended. Keep your eyes out for more Alpine Beer Company beer reviews. 

Aroma: 8

Appearance: 5

Flavor: 8

Palate: 4
Style Rating: 10/10

Overall: 25/30

Get Low, Get Dirty and have yourself a good time. KCCO