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Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4693.48/5.03.47/5.06.2%73.3Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Generous amount of selected hops balance out the malty backbone of this delicious golden India Pale Ale.
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 nearbeer (1834), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 8, 2009  
Draft in Portsmouth, NH. Amber with a lasting quarter inch of creamy foam. Aroma of caramel malt and citrus. Front of big caramel malt is nicely dried by resin and grapefruit finish. Near-medium body is smooth and well-dried on the end.


 SDbruboy (1832), San Diego, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Jun 22, 2005  
Bottle - big props to slob for sending this goodie my way. Pours clear amber with a large white head that lingers well. Nice fruity aroma, tangelo, pineapple and toffee with a nice hop counterpoint that’s herby and orange peel in scent. Nice flavor, sweet and earthy, green pear and grass notes with light lemon and spice in the finish. Medium body and subtle carbonation. This is a good IPA - more in the refined English style rather than the in your face West Coast style. Very pleasant.


 AmEricanbrew (1817), bankrupt socialistwelfare state, Washington DC, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Bottle thanks to goldtwins. Clear light amber with a tight thead. Nice sweet malt and piney hop aromas. Smooth, medium body. Decent grainy, lightly sweet bready pale malt flavor with a tasty piney hop bitterness to finish. Nice ipa


 Dorwart (1814), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Mar 11, 2007  
Thin head with decent carbonation. Lots of light and fluffy floaters in there. Big hoppy aroma with lots of resinous hops and pine. Some caramel malts also. Color is a fuzzy bright orange. Sweet and malty up front then the hops slap you in the face mid swallow. Big dry roasted peanut skin bitterness. I think that this is balanced very well. Dry with a little roastyness but predominantly big and hoppy. Little alcohol presece. Lingering bitterness and hoppy dryness. I like this brew a lot.


 oldrtybastrd (1801), Morlautern, Germany/Great Falls, Montana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 23, 2006  
Pours a medium dark golden yellow. Aromas of citrus hops and a touch of pale malts. Flavor is crisp bitter citrus hop with a nice lingering aftertaste.


 11026 (1799), Alabama, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/514/20
Mar 15, 2005  
Bottle from Goldtwins. Medium copperish amber in color. Nice white head fades to a film and leaves nice lacing. Floral and citric hop aromas. Body is light, decent carbonation. Slight hints of sweet caramel, big hop flavors and bitterness. Decent IPA, needs a bit more malt and body.


 illinismitty (1797), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
May 9, 2006  
Bottle. Pours amber with off white head. Mild hop aroma of citrus. Mouthfeel is on the lighter side of medium with a moderate texture. Noticeable malt profile complimented by some orangey flavors from the hops. Finishes bitter, dry, and very astringent. Nothing spectacular in my opinion


 pilsnerrogge (1782), Finspång, Sweden
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Sep 26, 2007  
bottle
Golden colour. Creamy head. Aroma is very hoppy with notes of citrus (oranges). Flavour is more hops and oranges. Very nice bitterness.



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