At first I thought the name Hop-15 was a reference to a bomber aircraft (as further hinted by the label image) but it actually refers to the brewing process. Port Brewing Company uses 15 different hop varieties, each one added to the beer every 15 minutes!
The Hop-15 has a nice copper toned body with lots of bubbles and pours with a nice off-white head that leaves moderate lacing. It has a great smell of tropical fruits, especially of pineapple and mango. The taste is just what you would expect from a double IPA and then some. The hops punch you in the face upon first sip and numb the tongue. The hops are quite dominant and contribute to a bitter ride, but there's hints of spices and some minor sweetness as well. It's full-bodied with just the perfect amount of carbonation and crispiness. This beer is fairly drinkable, although I generally like to take my time with double IPA's due to their intense bitterness. Besides, with an alcohol percentage of 10%, you don't want to be drinking these too quickly! I warmly recommend the Hop-15 to fans of this beer style!
Final Grade - 9/10
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