We usually begin these reviews with a subject beer but it would not be fair for those of our followers who have never made the trek to Jackson (Jackson Hole), WY to not include some notes on the immediate area.
Jackson, Wyoming, is located near Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, and is a hub for skiing, hiking, rafting, and wildlife viewing. Famous for the Town Square antler arches, diverse dining, and significant art scene.
Their dining scene is second-to-none and features a diverse mix of high-end restaurants, such as Blue Lion, along with other sophisticated and international restaurants that are largely concentrated around Town Square and Teton Village.
As it relates to Jackson’s brew scene, you can refer to other breweries, in addition to Roadhouse, to get an idea of other options on the Wyoming Beer Trail while in Jackson.
Back to our focus on Roadhouse Brewing Company and their “The Walrus” Hazy IPA.
Roadhouse Brewing Company, founded in 2007 in Jackson, Wyoming, by Colby Cox and Gavin Fine, is a chef-driven craft brewery known for its adventurous, high-quality brews and sustainable practices. It produces popular beers like The Walrus, and Family Vacation, operating in the Tetons with a focus on, and a reputation for, sustainability.
Roadhouse Brewing Company operates two distinct locations in Jackson Hole: an elevated Pub & Eatery on the historic Town Square and a production Taproom at their main brewing facility. The brewery specializes in “mountain-style” beers that blend Belgian techniques with American innovation.
About The Walrus
- Style: Double Imperial Hazy IPA
- ABV: 8.3%
- IBU: 45
- Appearance: Opaque, medium golden-tan color with a white foam head common to hazy IPAs.
- Flavor Profile: Known for a “grainy, bready sweetness” balanced by a “firm, rounded mineral bitterness” and heavy tropical fruit notes.
- Aroma: Prominent notes of peach, tangerine, and tropical fruit (papaya, passion fruit, and mango) with a resinous, piney finish.
- Hops: A complex blend including Talus, Cashmere, Galaxy, and Pacific Sunrise..
- Mouthfeel: Soft, plush, and medium-to-full-bodied.
- Awards: Silver Medal Winner at the Great American Beer Festival, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the U.S.
- Overall Impression: We view The Walrus as an enjoyable Hazy IPA that is packed with fruit forward flavor along with an 8.3% ABV. What’s not to like.
Hopinionated Rating 4.0/5
Sip or Skip – Sip
Community Reviews and Comments
- Untappd: Generally rated around 3.9 out of 5, with thousands of reviews.
- BeerAdvocate: Users have rated it frequently around the 4/5 range, with some calling it “outstanding” (score 90/100) and noting it as a “fantastic” hazy IPA.
- Style Deviations: Some purists feel it lacks the traditional “haze” appearance of a New England IPA.
- Complexity: At least one visitor to the Roadhouse Brewery found the flavor lacked complexity or unique qualities compared to other IPAs.
- Variety in Experience: While many reviews praise it highly, others have described it as having “flat” or “watery” qualities in some batches, or tasting too much like a “beermosa” with heavy citrus.
- Highly Rated: It is frequently ranked as an outstanding beer, with ratings often exceeding 90 on BeerAdvocate.
Explore Similar Beers to Roadhouse Brewing The Walrus
- Melvin Brewing – 2×4 DIPA: A highly-rated double IPA (9.9% ABV) from Wyoming known for its intense hop profile.
- Paperback Brewing – Bunny with a Chainsaw: A notable Double Hazy IPA.
- Fall River Brewing Company – Numb & Numb: A strong double hazy option.
- Ghost Town Brewing – Nightmare Juice Hazy IPA: A hazy, juicy option.
- Equilibrium Brewery – Lucid Dream Wave: A highly-regarded, intense hazy DIPA.
- Rogue Batsquatch Hazy IPA: A 6.7% ABV, widely available hazy IPA from Oregon with strong tropical notes.
- Mammoth Brewing Co. – Hop Spill Hazy IPA: Citrus-forward and hazy.
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