Bluegrass English IPA from Bluegrass Brewing Company

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Brewed by Bluegrass Brewing Company
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Louisville, Kentucky USA

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Ratings Average Score Seasonal ABV Style Pctl Serve in
1 3.6/5.0 2.87/5.0 Special 7.1% NA Shaker, Tulip

Commercial Description:
A traditional English style India Pale Ale. IPA gained its name because of its popularity with the British troops in colonial India. Its alcoholic strength and high hopping rates helped it withstand the long ocean voyage from England. Brewed with Maris Otter and caramel malts imported from the UK, imparting a solid sweet malt foundation. Five separate hop additions include Wye Target and Goldings for bitterness and flavor. We then strain the hot unfermented beer through a bed of raw East Kent Goldings hops to add more flavor and aroma. The beer is finished by adding two large doses of EKG post fermentation for added hop aroma. The natural carbonation in this cask, which is the traditional serving method for English beers, provides a smooth mouthfeel and flavor.

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shigadeyo (2210), Harrison, Ohio, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Jul 3, 2009

7/03/2009: Bluegrass English IPA is amber-colored with a dense ivory head. This beer is sweet and malty in the nose. The flavor has toasted malt and lots of orange citrus. There is a moderate amount of bitterness. It has a smooth and creamy texture. I liked the slight off balance towards the malt on this beer, but there is still plenty of hop flavor and bitterness to be satisfying. I would consider this beer to be a good session IPA.

Draught (sample) at Party Town in Florence, Kentucky. Rating #1 for this beer.

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