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Goose Island India Pale Ale

Goose Island India Pale Ale

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Goose Island Beer Company

Chicago, Illinois USA

bottled
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8043.6/5.03.6/5.05.9%79.4Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Our IPA recalls a time when ales shipped from England to India were highly hopped to preserve their distinct taste during the long journey. The result, quite simply a hop lover's dream. And this classic ale adds a fruity aroma, set off by a dry malt middle, to ensure that the long hop finish is one you'll remember.

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ipaordie (4), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 3, 2006  
Light malt; moderate hops, average head (lasting, white, w/excellent lacing); sparkling clear; no particles; beautiful amber color; excellent flavor -- not over the top like Red Hook; light-to-medium body; soft carbonation; my personal favorite!


 orville (141), Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Nov 17, 2006  
aroma of sweet pine; pours a dark cloudy gold; flavor is a bold bitter but works as a session beer also. I love this beer, it has a great flavor and the hop resins linger on and on. This and the New Glarus IPA make living in the midwest alot less depressing.


FOAMer (36), Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/518/20
Jan 11, 2001  
Hop aroma, flavor and bitterness comes out of this beer and slaps you in the face! The brewery uses Cascade and Fuggles and I think the Fuggles really come through in the aroma well! This beer is closer to a English IPA than an American one, well crafted and clean. Malt flavors in the background balance out the huge hop bill. If you are a hophead this is the beer for you.


 Brent (116), Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/519/20
Sep 24, 2001  
A wonderful IPA. Pronounced floral hops with distinctive lemon character. Bittering just shy of too much. Very refreshing with a finish that reminds me of Earl Gray tea.


branspra (53), Arlington, Virginia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/519/20
Sep 2, 2008  
Tap. Very nice hops with a citrius aroma. Appearance is very nice brown color and nice head. Flavor very nice.



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