The hop aroma and flavor diminish and it gets quite malty and skunky. The skunky flavor tastes very similar to the after taste in their recent focal banger. Since the brewery closed and other beers are being produced, Heady has definitely changed.

Is Heady Topper still the best?

Heady Topper is a double IPA ranked as the best New England IPA and the fifth highest-rated beer overall, with a score of 100 on Beer Advocate after approximately 15,000 ratings. Five-star reviews abound, with one fan declaring that Heady Topper lived up to the hype and is “The best beer I've ever had.”

Why is Heady Topper so rare?

The Alchemist has very, very limited distribution for all its beers. Demand for Heady Topper far exceeds supply, so unless you live in Vermont, you'll have a hard time getting it.