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Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4723.48/5.03.47/5.06.2%73.6Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Generous amount of selected hops balance out the malty backbone of this delicious golden India Pale Ale.
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 TBone (6844), Pori, Finland
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 30, 2007  
Bottled@SBWF 2007 (BB 02/2008)
Amber color, decent creamy off-white head. Fruity-hoppy aroma. Malty background, some fruity-sweet hoppyness. Not extremely hoppy, so reasonably drinkable session beer.


 bu11zeye (5621), Frisco, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 4, 2009  
(12oz. bottle) Pours a clear yellow body with a small white head. Aroma of floral, grapefruit, and light pine. Flavor of hops (floral, citrus, pineapple) and caramel malt.


 hopdog (5612), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 27, 2005  
Bottle acquired in trade with SpringsLicker (thanks!). Poured a medium and cloudy amber color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas of pineapple, oranges and some citrus. Softer tastes of pineapple, grapefruit, and citrus. Light to lightly medium bitterness. Not a bitter hop bomb.


 jcwattsrugger (5573), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 22, 2006  
12oz bottle-pours an offwhite head with gold color. Aroma is medium citrus hops-grapefruit, secondary malt. Taste is medium citrus hops-grapefruit, pungent, floral, secondary malt. Bitter finish. Good carbonation.


 Rastacouere (5564), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jul 28, 2005  
Clear golden hue. lasting white film tops it all. The nose is big, bright and hoppy. Citric and fuelic, oily and straightforward, not unpleasant though. The pale malts feel very biscuity on the palate. Slight earthy hints, short finish, oily and very dry. Bitterness is long-lasting, I thought this was an imperial IPA at some point, but the body is very light on the tongue, procuring just a faint creaminess and strong woody dryness.


 Magicdave6 (5558), London, Greater London, England
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/512/20
Jul 15, 2009  
Bottle thanks to the bosses had in the rake. Alround rating: Pale american 6 row malt, light citrusy american hop, but its thin and i finish it feeling like i want more.


 hopscotch (5528), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/513/20
Jan 6, 2005  
Bottle. Clear, light golden ale with a mid-sized, white, frothy head. Terrific, splattered lacing. The aroma is citrusy and piney. Surprisingly well-balanced flavor with notes of grapefruit and juniper berries. Very light toffee and white bread. A bit thin. Medium-bodied and astringent with fizzy carbonation. Lengthy, astringent, dry finish.


 CaptainCougar (5525), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Mar 12, 2005  
Pours a clear bright golden with a thin, lightly lacing white head. Aroma has a nice piney hoppy presence and subtle pale maltiness. Starts smei-sweet, turning more bitter toward a thin, but hoppy finish. Nicely balanced, crisp and enjoyable, a good IPA. Thanks goldtwins!



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