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Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Avery Brewing Company

Boulder, Colorado USA

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9493.92/5.03.92/5.0Summer10.54%87.5 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Maharaja is derived from the sanskrit words mahat, - "great" and rajan - "king". Much like its namesake, this imperial IPA is regal, intense and mighty. With hops and malts as his servants, he rules both with a heavy hand. The Maharaja flaunts his authority over a deranged amount of hops: tangy, vibrant and pungent along with an insane amount of malted barley - fashioning a dark amber hue and exquisite malt essence. This newest Avery Dictator completes the "Dictator Series" joining the likes of The Kaiser & The Czar. Be aware that The Maharaja is a limited release only available for the summer. Welcome to his kingdom!

Editor's Note: the 2007 version was 9.78%.


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 A_R (286), Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20

Apr 12, 2008  
This was a very drinkable beer for 102 IBUs. Strong aroma with a good citrus hop flavor. Sweet with some malt coming through. Lingers a while.

 carruthm (347), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Aug 6, 2008  
V - clear orange in color with a well enthused slightly off white head that’s slightly lacy.
A - bountiful hops with a distinct undercurrent of sweet caramel
T - limited hops at the start that grows a bit as it settles and then slowly fades into a malty finish
P - rather creamy


 uhclem (113), Loveland, Colorado, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/517/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Bomber. Cloudy peach-colored pour with an off-white head that slowly collapses to moderate lacing. Nose is wonderful with a strong blast of grapefruit. Citrus and pine also peek out. Taste is a beautiful balance of sweet malt and bitter hops, mitigated by caramel. Mouthfeel is smooth and finish is lovely, lasting and bitter. The high alcohol content is remarkably subdue.


 Bigmmartin (165), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/516/20
Aug 1, 2008  
Bottle. Clear amber in color with a thick purely white head. The head lasts for awhile and leaves strong lacing all around the glass. Great looking IPA. Aroma is strong, with lots of citrus and resin hops and also alcohol. Flavor is sweet and malty, giving way to a strong bitter hop finish. Alcohol is strongly present throughout. More "big" than balanced.


 CaryTheDude (147), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 27, 2008  
Sexiest IPA I’ve encountered since Two Hearted. Excellent brew. Thanks to Honkeybra for the recommendation.


nihar (67), Ohio, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/517/20
Jul 26, 2008  
On tap at Jackie’O ... very strong aroma of hops... color is light golden brown, taste is very bitter, with a hint of malts... also a hint of citrus... a good clean IPA...




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