 ultraspank (866), Dublin, Ohio, USA
| 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Apr 6, 2002 This fine brew was my introduction to India Pale Ale. Sweet Jesus!! This brew is
OUTSTANDING!!!! It pours a clear rusty orange. The large creamy bone colored head
is fully lasting with excellent lacing. The perfect nose is balanced and complex with hay,
molasses, caramel, flowers, herbs, orange, cheese, date, raisin, and spice. The rich
complex flavor is ungodly good, easily the most balanced beer I have sampled to date.
The long finish is biscuity with strong raisin and date tones. The palate is again perfect
with a medium soft creamy body, and a clean finish. I could drink gallons of this.
Curiously, this brew (which is easily the FRESHEST tasting Samuel Smith product I have
sampled so far) was the only one that came in a BROWN BOTTLE!!! All the others
came in a clear glass bottle...Coincidence? I think not. HELLO!! Is there anyone from
the Tadcastle Brewery listening??
I.C.suds (187), Da U.P. eh?, Michigan, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Feb 22, 2002 A perfect balance of malt to hops. A true english style IPA. I have yet to taste a better beer.
OldJack99 (114), USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Feb 19, 2002 You’ll notice the smell immediately, I like to start the night with this or Sam’s Oatmeal Stout, I prefer the Ale, amber & smells of a nutty yet hoppy brew.
Braudog (3773), Dayton, Ohio, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Feb 23, 2003 Quintessential IPA, the way I think it probably originated. Orange-amber hues with solid head. Floral nose and wonderfully balanced hoppy flourish in the flavors, without being overpowering, like some of our American "IPAs". Outstanding beer all around.
Belushi (2), Georgia, USA
does not count  | 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Jun 19, 2005 other than the strange fact that the abv% is much lower than your typical IPA, at only 5%, this is my favorite IPA in the world. then again, im a huge hops fan and thats precisely why this IPA works out so well. the hops are extensive but not overwhelming.
groovinhigh (170), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 22, 2002 This is what an English IPA should taste like. Hoppy, but unlike American IPA’s in that it doesn’t knock you over the head. My 1st choice in IPA’s.
jcalbi (378), New Jersey, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Jun 3, 2002 Copper/amber hue with a creamy smooth off-white head. Aroma of dried fruits. God this beer is smoooth! Grassy, flowery and very full mouthfeel. The hops give this beer a chewiness beyond the thick chewy malt taste. A top flight IPA.
JBowz99 (26), Tucson, Arizona, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jun 13, 2001 From just one smell you can tell that this beer is something special. Very fruity and an almost floral palate. Let it roll over your tongue so all your taste buds can experience this flavorful beer.
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