Beer: Caldera Brewing – Hopportunity Knocks Ale – 2010…
Caldera Brewing: Hopportunity Knocks Ale – 2010
Wooo! This stuff packs a wallop of flavor and is definitely on the bold side of the flavor nation. The initial pour into the mouth is smooth, and then the bitterness of the hops kicks in immediately afterward. There’s a nice after kick after swallowing too. The aftertaste is heavy, but very pleasant. This pours with a thick head that lasts and is on the Amber side in coloration. Being an IPA addict, this ale is different, but brings the heavy hop bitterness and flavor that I need. This stuff is cool because it’s different from my norm, but definitely has similarities to some of my standard ‘go to’ India Pale Ales.
With the added bonus of the silly label artwork (Twilight Zone meets Spongebob?), this is a solid brew to check out. It weighs in at 6.8% alcohol.
These 22oz. bottles are part of the ‘Caldera Kettle Series’, which are limited, small batch, seasonal releases.
From the Caldera Brewing website: Hopportunity Knocks Ale: 6.8% abv IPA brewed with 100% Centennial hops. Big round mouthfeel, very perfumey. Different from our canned IPA. Gotta love the Pacific NW!
Lucky for me, I live next to Hi-Time Wine Cellars, so I have access to these. The Caldera website states; “Available only in Oregon currently.” Caldera is located in Ashland, Oregon. I paid $5.96 for the 22oz. bottle.
Big up to the Caldera folks for this fine contribution to the beer world.
-zOnk.oNe
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