Tap Handle #726: Karbach - Hopadillo IPA

Tap size:  11"
Rarity:  less than 10 seen
Mounting:  3/8" ferrule on 5/16" anchor bolt

This is the second Karbach tap that I obtained from the brewery, and I really like the character who sits at the top of the tap: the Hopadillo. It's a fierce-looking armadillo made of hops. According to the brewery, he lurks in the shadows, waiting in bold anticipation. He's surprisingly bitter. Bitter about something. Legend has it that he feasts on those with fresh hops coursing through their veins. About a half dozen of these taps have appeared on the secondary market at very reasonable prices, although it's been a few months since one appeared.

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Hopadillo is a dry-hopped, Texas IPA with a flavor as defiant as the Hopadillo himself. It's packed with the bracing bitterness of hops from around the world that this creature craves. Copper in color with ruby highlights, this Texas IPA has a strong citrus aroma with hints of earthiness and spice from the added European hops. Light berry fruits are perceived before giving way to citrusy hop character.  Dry and quenching, this IPA is dry-hopped for added aromatic intensity. It’s still a bold beer, but it’s easy on the palate. Recommended food pairings are Thai cuisine, red curry, blue cheese, and grilled steak.

Ratebeer:  3.53 out of 5

Beer Advocate:  85 out of 100 (very good)