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Blue Point Hoptical Illusion 3.47 475

Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
4753.48/5.03.47/5.06.2%73.5Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Generous amount of selected hops balance out the malty backbone of this delicious golden India Pale Ale.
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 Volgon (2490), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 24, 2005  
Bottle, drank Dec 05, best before Mar 06: Light orange with a flowery grassy hops aroma, medium bodied with a bitter start and finish, light carbonation with small bubbles.


 dolemike1 (1129), Jeannette, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Mar 14, 2005  
Bottle: Nice white head, some lacing, light amber to golden color, pine aroma, similar flavors, moderately hoppy finish. Pretty good.


 Terminus (1955), Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/514/20
Dec 12, 2006  
bottle-thanks to vyvvy for the sample. pours light orange with a small beige head around the rim of the glass. nose are citric with lots of floral hops, but somewhat soft. flavros are citric and light pale malts. really doenst have catch to it-pretty straight forward. this seems to be a delicate beer which should be sampled when very fresh. lots of subtle flavors, but hard to pinpoint what exactly. Maybe i will try it again.


 jsquire (2123), St. Marys, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/515/20
Jul 30, 2005  
Sampled at the 2005 RBSG. Golden yellow out of the bottle with a very hoppy orange citrus nose. I found this beer to be all abou the hops, with not enough malt to support it. Candied orange peel that tailed off into a mild bitter finish. Okay IPA.


 raymow (738), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/514/20
Jul 10, 2005  
Good for IPA fans. It has a decent hop kick to it but I would prefer a bit more sweetness myself. Nice colorful label, too.


 hopscotch (5549), 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.


 whaleman (2171), North Wales, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Apr 22, 2006  
Clear, deep golden body with an ample, lingering white head. Aroma of mangos, citrus, and a faint hint of cheese. Flavor has sylvan hop qualities plus some mild graininess. Mostly drying and clean. Seems a little weak in character. Not bad, but not an exceptional IPA by any means.


 joeyplush (337), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Feb 8, 2009  
12 oz. Bottle at Zot, Lombard St. in Philly. Blue point hoptical illusion Copper color medium white head good lacing. Pine hops aroma. Sweet malt taste 12 oz bottle Appear 3 Aroma 6 Taste 7 Palate 3 Overall 15



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