Smuttynose IPA

	Percentile
	95
	overall

Brewed by Smuttynose Brewing Company
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
881	3.69/5.0	3.68/5.0	6.6%	93.3	Shaker, Tulip

Commercial Description:
Smuttynose IPA is a physical salute to the glory of the American hop grower. The citrusy hop flavor coming from a mixture of Simcoe and Santiams is pleasantly balanced by a smooth bitterness from the Amarillo hops. The beer itself is light bodied and crisp with a golden color that will throw a slight haze, as we bottle it unfiltered. At 65 IBU’s, this is definitely not a training-wheels IPA, but is meant for hop lovers looking to satisfy their craving in a way that’s not easy to find. We think they’ll be quite pleased.

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Jow (18), New York, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	5/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Nov 29, 2009

Hoppy refreshing IPA. Good mouth feel and flavor. Certainly a good call for any occassion.

radioseer (35), Virginia, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Nov 29, 2009

(12 ounce bottle - pint glass) pours a golden haze. Has a small head but very thick lacing. Has a hoppy aroma. Taste is hoppy. Light bodied and thin texture. Has soft carbonation, lightly bitter finish. Overall a good ipa.

LanceUppercut (128), Sweden

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Nov 26, 2009

A fruity nose of elderflowers, pineapple, lemon and basil. Taste contains grape, dandelion and basil. Finish is bitter and alcoholic. I’d like more fruity notes and less bitterness.

StinkBall (41), Asheville, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	7/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	11/20

Nov 25, 2009

Light orange (about 10 SRM) with a thick white head that leaves a nice lacing. Nice hoppy smell with a slight citrus aroma. Nice hop infusion. Not my favorite IPA but the bitter aftertaste with the palate is nice. Reminds me of Hop Stoopid. A good session beer. Nice but not anything to write home about.

Theis (3740), Denmark

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Nov 25, 2009

Bottle at Sune’s - Thanks Mr. Johnson & Mr. Nielsen - Beautiful label !!!Clear golden/amber - white head. Soapy, nice hoppy, toasted, peppery, lovely bitterness, spicy notes, grape fruity, light sweetness, citrus, caramel. Nice.

Ygberg (104), Sweden

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Nov 25, 2009

Aroma of elderberry and citrus. Appearance is amber with white head. Taste is bitter and sweet with hints of citrus. Overall a very good IPA without being complex.

RPKLove (12), Astoria, New York, USA

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

Nov 25, 2009 Updated: Nov 27, 2009

Pours with a small, white head, orange color, and hazy with small particles beating about. The aroma is no indication of what’s to come, only slightly citrusy. The taste is strongly citrus, with a bitter assault on the palate second to no IPA I’ve had. When I need that burn on my tongue this the one I seek out.

djc920 (26), New Jersey, USA

2.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.5	8/10	3/5	4/10	2/5	8/20

Nov 24, 2009

Thin, too watery, light floral hop citrus scent. Not much flavor. Just bitter. Maybe my tastebuds weren’t working but this wasn’t as good as everyone else makes it out to be.

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