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Diamond Bear Presidential IPA 3.19 84

Diamond Bear Presidential IPA

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
843.22/5.03.19/5.0Autumn7.3%30Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
In celebration of the opening of the Clinton Presidential Library, Diamond Bear Brewing Company introduced its seasonal beer, Presidential IPA. This in beer terms is a "big beer" with lots of flavor. This India Pale Ale has a rich copper color and full body which delivers exceptional body, balanced by a high hop rate. This beer has great aroma with generous amounts of cascade hops to stimulate all of the senses. This is truly a beer fit for a head of state!
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 Bockyhorsey (2552), Mesa, Arizona, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/512/20

Nov 6, 2009  
Bottle courtesy of ericandernavy. Decent citrus ipa aroma. Copper body with off white head. Flavor is of what you would expect some citrus but at times seemed little watered down. Good on the palate, just wish flavor was like aroma. Thanks eric.

 fonefan (11822), VestJylland, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 25, 2009  
Bottle 12fl.oz.
Light light unclear medium amber orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, moderate to heavy hoppy, grapefruit, citrus - citrus, old hop flowers. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20091122]


 KimJohansen (7131), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Nov 23, 2009  
Cloudy amber with a tiny white head. Hoppy aroma with grapfruits and pine. Loads of hops in the flavour with pine, grapefruits and malty notes. Finished dry and bitter. Nice one.


 yespr (12345), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 23, 2009  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours clear and golden deep orange with a small and chalk white head. Aroma is mild orange fruity to grapefruity hops. Mild orange fruity and light bitter grapefruity flavoured. Good bitterness coming through into the finish. Ends dry.


 agillespie81 (203), Denver, Colorado, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/54/101/512/20
Nov 22, 2009  
Aroma - heavy floral, citrus, subtle spice notes; Appearance - deep copper, almost opaque, very fluffy head, fantastic lacing; Taste - faint malt sweetness up front, basic hop back, sharp tangy finish; Palate - extremely overpowering crispness, good body; Overall - crisp mouthfeel completely kills a large majority of flavor, so much potential yet so disappointing.


 Papsoe (15103), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 22, 2009  
Bottle 35,5 cl. Courtesy of byaeger. Pours a clear amber with a lacing, off-white head. Fresh - if not exactly overpowering - peachy hop aroma. Medium body, sweet malt and fruit with peachy hop accents. Mouthfeel is a little tired. Subdued bitterness. My first Arkansas beer - thanks Brian! 221109


 bhensonb (4355), Woodland, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Nov 17, 2009  
Thanks to ericandersnavy for this one. Pours slightly hazy orangey amber with a two finger foamy beige head. Aromas of sweet caramel and some floral/citric hop. Medium plus body with really foamy carbonation. Flavor is caramel with a fair amount of not too bitter hop. Pretty flavorful. The not too bitter gets much more so as the beer drains away. Like it.


 brentfeesh (1039), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 16, 2009  
Obtained in trade. Thanks. Copper color pour with a medium lasting off white head. Sweet caramel and malt aroma with a touch of honey. The malt is still present in the flavor but there is some amount of cardboard and metallic notes that become distracting. The hops are a bit resinous I suppose but it is not as forward a flavor like you would expect from an IPA. Everything is well balanced and it is more like a session brew. Medium body and mouth feel. An easy drinker that I imagine would be a great everyday beer if you liked by the brewery.


 jake65 (1725), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 12, 2009  
Bottle - thanks Jordan. Ruddy orange color with a thin beige head. Malty aroma with citrus, caramel, and faded hops. Tastes heavily malted with more faded (than lively) hops. Lightly bitter in the tail.



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