ReaperAle Sleighor Double IPA

	Percentile
	94
	overall

Brewed by Sudwerk Privatbrauerei Hubsch
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Davis, California USA

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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
293	3.66/5.0	3.65/5.0	Special	9.1%	63.7	Snifter, Tulip

Commercial Description:
Don't be fooled by the label depicting a Grim Reaper Santa Claus in a sleigh pulled by skeletal reindeer - this is not a Christmas Ale. "Sleighor" is an Imperial India Pale Ale. The intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma will dominate at first. To complement, the body has a complex blend of malt and alcohol flavors. The ABV is 9.1%, and the IBU's are pushing the mid 80s. The entire family of Cascade hops is used. Cascade, Centennial and Columbus are spread throughout the boil, and a huge sack of Amarillo for dry hopping. The hop combination gives this brew a distinct profile true to its IPA roots. The presentation is clear copper with a thick tan head, coupled with billowing citrus and floral hop aroma. "Do You Dare" to enjoy this fine ale from the Reaper? Brewed at Sudwerk for ReaperAle.

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beernovice39 (281), South Carolina, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 25, 2009

Too much malt and not enough hop! Knew when the wife liked it I would be disappointed.......(fish called wanda moment)....anyway...beer tastes ok, good drink just not what I expect from a DIPA at all. Its not crap like their stout.

wcampbell (577), Central, South Carolina, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Oct 7, 2009

A little dissapointing for a double IPA. I would call it an imperial amber. Had an overwhelming caramel malt presence without anywhere near enough hops. Too mellow and mild. Lightly bitter finish with some burnt malts. Not bad though.

greenhorn1 (460), Mission Viejo, California, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 2, 2009

22 oz bottle. Pours amber with a big head. Aroma smells a bit stale, it lacks the big hops aroma I would expect with a IIPA. Flavor is piney and floral,with a stronger malt backing than I prefer. A bit unbalanced. The ABV is well hidden. Forgettable.

MmmcKay (283), Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	7/10	5/5	15/20

Sep 27, 2009

Pours a rich brown. Typical soapy, citrus aromas. Nice creamy hoppy mouthfeel. A very mellow double IPA. Not very aggressive. I like it.

curly (613), Nashville, Tennessee, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Sep 27, 2009

Mostly clear dark orange, thick frothy beige head. Aroma is honey, hop spice, pine bitterness and berries. Taste is grapefruit and resinous bitter hops. Medium body, low smooth carbonation and a lingering bitter finish.

Barrios (859), Nashville, Tennessee, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Sep 27, 2009

Pours a lasting ring of beige head with an amber body that leans toward copper. Pine and over-ripe sweet citrus aroma. Flavors of pineapple, resin, candi sugar. Some bitterness on the finish.

Butters (1652), Virginia, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	7/10	5/5	5/10	2/5	12/20

Sep 27, 2009

Sampled at the ’Butter’s Last Supper’ tasting. Pours a clear dark amber with good white head and fair lacing. You can tell right off the nose that this is old. Medicinal antisceptic piney hop aroma with a good backbone of malt that shines through in flavor. And also vegetal, with hot spicy floral faded hops. A bit cloying on the palate. I guess I will have to try this again fresh. Awesome label though.

carl4beer (401), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 19, 2009

pours a golden copper. aroma is fruity with a touch of citrus. mouthful is dominated by apricot with some nice citrus brightness that shines through as well.

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