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Sly Fox Galena IPA 3.41 22

Sly Fox Galena IPA

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223.6/5.03.41/5.0Special7.2%72.2Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Galena is considered an excellent bittering hop for use in almost any style of beer. It provides a clean, smooth bitterness and a mildly hoppy aroma. <br /><br /> Known years: 2005, 2007, 2008
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 Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Aug 1, 2007  
Draft @ HDG. Nothing wrong with this stuff. Looks great in the glass, has a nice grassy aroma and a nice dryness in the finish. Balances almost perfectly, showcasing the hop very well.


 egajdzis (3645), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/517/20
Aug 11, 2005  
Poured a hazy amber color with a medium sized, creamy, off white head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of citrus, grapes, caramel malts, and floral hops. Taste of spicy pine resin, light caramel malts, and a citrus grapefruit finish.


 rhapsouldize (174), Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/517/20
Aug 16, 2005  
Tap. Pours a dark amber, the darkest color I’ve seen in their IPAs, with a generous off-white head. Aroma is filled with pine and citrus--you can smell the bitterness. Flavor is dominated by pine, and very bitter, but the bitterness fades in the aftertaste. Overall, one of their best yet, i.m.o.


 DocLock (4648), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 8, 2005  
Draft at Royersford location. Deep copper pour with medium off-white head. Aroma of hop, caramel malt, some spicy esters. Tastes hoppy, with a firm malt presence and a hit of citrus and dry spicy esters at the finish. Well balanced and complex.


boelker62 (7), Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
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3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/515/20
Feb 15, 2007  
2007 - Just tapped as the 2007 season starts. Had a big glass in the Phoenixville Brew Pub in the snow of Valentine’s Day. Great setting. This year’s rendition is amply hoppy, with a bit more aroma than usual for their varietal IPA’s. Beautiful color with a perfect head and ample lacing. Great finish on the Galena. The mild hoppiness lingers for just the right amount of time to let you know exactly what you are drinking, and then it dissipates nicely to make you want more. A great varietal with a natural, organic flavor to it. Nothing in it is over-the-top, as some of the varietals can be. Highly recommnded fresh on tap.


 JB175 (1664), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Mar 15, 2007  
Amber color with small-med white head. Crisp, citrusy hop aroma. Taste was smooth, clean and crisp - very pleasant citrus with an almost melon-like taste mixed in. Another good single-hop IPA from Sly Fox!


 hopdog (5630), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Aug 14, 2005  
On tap at the Royersford locatoin. Poured a dark amber color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas and tastes of spices and citrus. Nice bitter bite. Lacing left on the glass.


 michael-pollack (2752), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/105/58/104/517/20
Aug 21, 2005  
Draught @ brewery: Very faint aroma of hops and a little cream. Dark, ruby-red color. Darkest Sly Fox IPA I have seen. Big, white, creamy head. Medium lacing. Full Galena flavor which was medium bitter and medium dry. Tasty, but I prefer more bitter hop flavor. Easy to drink. Overall, a solid IPA.



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