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Founders Centennial IPA

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bottled
common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8173.77/5.03.76/5.07.2%96.2Shaker, Tulip
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Selected as a benchmark for the Beer Judge Certification Program used in all American based beer judgings. Centennial IPA has quickly become the IPA of choice. Pour yourself a pint of this complex flavorful ale and bask in the frothy head’s floral bouquet. Relish the immense citrus accents, achieved by the abundance of dry hopping. This ale’s sweet, malty undertones balance the hop character with a finish that never turns too bitter.
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 bretupdegraff (176), Fishers, Indiana, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 4, 2008    Updated: Nov 26, 2008
Very nice IPA w/ strong aroma.flavor is floral, spicy,citrusy, and of course hoppy. Very enjoyable. I rerated this after purchasing a six pack of these


BitterPoet (55), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Sep 3, 2008  
Cannot believe this IPA is not in the top 5. The combination of dry hopping AND leaving it unflitered has forged the PERFECT..and I again I say to this day PERFECT IPA for me. The dry hopping here produces a nice "gumball" mouthfeel, while the unfiltered floaters root it diametrically to the earth. Wish I didn’t have to trek to Hudson, WI to get it. But I do...and will. Try it for yourself. I know raters here tend to rate higher the higher the ABV. Just remember this is an IPA not a Double IPA.


 pepperford (115), robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Sep 2, 2008  
A darker brown/amber than the typical ipa. Lots of citrus and perfume on the nose. A fuller mouth feel than many examples. The malts give a sweetness that keeps the hops in check. Not a monster, a sturdy, smart example. very nice


kelsmj (10), , Indiana, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/519/20
Sep 1, 2008  
Not a very bitter IPA. Great after taste. Medium head. Not very hazy. Great drinking IPA. Not too overpowering.


 undsioux7 (559), Cologne, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/517/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Pours dark amber/copper with a big white head. Great citris/flowery aroma hops. Taste hits you with the citris hops first, but a nice grainy malt backbone softens the hops. Medium bitterness. Nice.


 Chipper (186), Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Aug 29, 2008  
Pours a dark amber with a huge white head. Very hoppy aroma and the hops were dominant in the flavor. Maybe a little fruit, but mainly hops. An excellent IPA.


 CaryTheDude (1113), Longmont, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Aug 28, 2008  
Now this is the sexiest IPA I’ve encountered since Two Hearted. Only complaint, even though they point it out, the finish isn’t as awesome as hoped for. Would still definitely get this one again.


 mistersinalin (378), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Aug 26, 2008    Updated: Feb 1, 2009
In the words of Borat Very niiice. I liiike! I picked this up to complete a variety 6-pack. What a find. I really like the citrus and flowers. Now that I’ve had it several times, I think it is the dope.



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