Boomsauce is an American Double IPA brewed in the New England style by Lord Hobo Brewing Co. For the purposes of this craft beer review, the DIPA was served in a snifter from a 16 oz. can.

Packaging art for the Boomsauce by Lord Hobo Brewing Co.

What You Need to Know

Boomsauce is the flagship beer for Lord Hobo Brewing featuring six hop varietals and a trio of malts. The result is a hazy brew with a bombastic blend of tropical fruit and pine. So how was it? Let’s get to the review.

Appearance

As you’d expect, this New England DIPA pours a hazy ochre and is topped by a thick cap of soapy, white foam. The head recedes slowly and leaves a smattering of sticky lace that clings to the sides of the glass.

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Aroma

The aroma is truly delightful with its blended scent of tropical fruit and pine.

Flavor

The palate features big citrus flavors of orange and tangerine that’s blended with pine resin. A fairly dense malt base tastes somewhat like rye. Finishes dryly with a juicy bite of grapefruit and mellows to a tropical fruit sweetness.

Label art for the Boomsauce by Lord Hobo Brewing Co.

Mouthfeel

The Boomsauce has a relatively smooth feel with a medium body and moderate carbonation.

Overall

Boomsauce is a well-crafted New England style IPA that features a tasty blend of juice and pine in a nicely balanced and complex palate. Its alcohol content neither impacts flavor or feel. This Double IPA comes highly recommended.