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Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Maui Brewing Company

Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii USA

bottled
common

on tap
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1453.74/5.03.73/5.06.3%91.2Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
India Pale Ale was developed in Burton, England, as a "Super-Premium" hoppy pale ale around 1800. The extra strength in alcohol and hops helped preserve the beer on its long export journeys to India and beyond. The style developed a following worldwide. Its flavor begins with a smooth, malty creaminess followed with a big burst of dry-hop flavor from English Kent Golding Hops. It then finishes with a lingering yet pleasant bitterness.

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 elihapa (464), Hawaii, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20

Jun 11, 2008  
12/29/07 notes: Hawaii pride! Had in can on Maui at Hali’imaile General Store. Aroma of intense citrus-grapefruit and flowers. Flavor features tart grapefruit notes, orange, and some light sweetness. Finishes smooth w/ light bitterness. A real pleasure to drink, and quite a find out in Hawaii.

 TaktikMTL (2100), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Jan 7, 2009  
Verre de dégustation, provenant d’une canette de 12 oz, dégusté au festival Flaveurs, Bières et Caprices 2008 (Montréal, QC). Arôme: Odeur d’agrumes et de pin avec une pointe de caramel. Apparence: La couleur est blonde orangée voilée. Présence d’un large col mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de pamplemousse avec une pointe de pin et de melon. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement huileuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Présence de zeste de citron en arrière goût. (Rating #2090)


 LilBeerDoctor (800), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Can. Pours a cloudy orange with a thick, foamy white head. Aroma of bitter hops, light citrus, and slight floral hops. Flavor is weaker, with a sweet finish, some citrus, and grassy hops. Nice and very drinkable. Slightly high carbonation. Aroma was better than the flavor, but still a good one to try. 7/4/7/4/14 (3.6/5)


 nqualls (633), Tennessee, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Jan 1, 2009  
12 oz can. Poured a hazy amber color with a two finger off white head. Aroma of citrus and pine, with a touch of malt. Flavor was well balanced with a good malt base, and a tropical fruity finish. Not quite as bitter as most I’m used to. Very good beer.


 brentfeesh (1000), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Dec 31, 2008  
12oz can in trade from Odeed. Hazy amber-orange color. You could smell that hops as soon as you cracked the can. Fruity, tropical fruit with pineapple, mango, etc. Lightly sweet. The flavor has light tropical fruit that you first noticed in the aroma on top of lightly sweet malts. Mellow and well integrated ingredients. Medium body with a drying mouth feel. A solid drinker.


 MaltOMeal (387), Land of Sugar, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
Dec 24, 2008  
12oz can thanks to Odeed. Pours a clear amber with a nice off-white head. Nose is of citrus, pine hops and caramel malt. Taste is same as smell. Mouthfeel is medium-thin but not as bitter as should be for an IPA. Good tasting though with sweetness more noticeable than bitterness. More like an IPA.



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