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Smuttynose IPA

Percentile
95
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8873.68/5.03.68/5.06.6%93.6Shaker, 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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 Bungalo22 (326), Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jan 26, 2008  
Had in a bottle. I kind of forgot how much I liked this beer. Had shortly after having a Harpoon and man could you taste the difference. A bit of citrus and hop in the smell and a light to light medium body.


 Pwn3d (1076), Manhattan, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/511/20
Jan 23, 2008  
"Definitely not a training-wheels IPA", no kidding. Nice pour, hefe in appearance but maybe a bit lighter. Nose is sour - fruits and spice are very pleasing.. yet its broken up by a acidic body oder aroma! somehow it still isnt offensive. Mouth is very strong.. clove, spice, and sour deodorants. I can see why some people would really like this.


 SHANER4 (377), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/102/57/103/515/20
Jan 22, 2008  
12oz bottle - Poured hazey staw color with little head. Aroma is fresh floral hops. Initial taste is bitter with smooth finish. This beer has a different hop taste and I"m not sure I like it. I will try again and maybe rerate.


 hoppopotamus (185), Santa Cruz, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Jan 19, 2008    Updated: Jul 13, 2008
Poured a hazy orangey copper with a small white head and lots of seidment. Aroma is floral and citrus hops with some light bready malt in the background. Taste is dominated by hop bitterness. Very long bitter finish. Good IPA if you like hops, could be a double with a bit more alcohol.


 scottw86 (182), Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Jan 17, 2008  
Poured a hazy amber/orange with some sediment floating around. Aroma was very hoppy. The hops are very distinct in this IPA, giving it a crisp citrus flavor. The aftertaste is smooth and a bit sweet.


 raiderfost (158), virginia beach, Virginia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
Jan 10, 2008  
Pours a hazy orange with lots of sediment and a big white head. Aroma is kinda weak. Great flavor simcoe comes tru in the end. Very good ipa. Wow that went down quick!


 Gregis (1132), Shawnee, Kansas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Jan 9, 2008  
Bottle courtesy of kmweaver. Pours a hazy gold with a lot of fine sediment and a loose, frothy head. The head consists of large bubbles which create a crystalline pattern unlike any other I’ve seen before. Interesting but not necessarily appealing. The nose is fairly muted for an IPA, with citrus and earthy hops over a light, pale malt note. A funky "cat pee" Simcoe note detracts from the nose but fades a bit as the beer warms/airs out. The mouthfeel is classic "take another sip" IPA: light to medium-bodied and slick with a solid, lingering and tongue-squeezing bitterness at the finish which strips your tongue of moisture...prompting you to take another sip. The flavor is a well-balanced blend of sweet pale malt and citrus concluding with a satisfyingly bitter finish. This is a beer that will please any self-proclaimed hop head; a solid IPA that I wouldn’t hesitate to drink again. Thanks, Ken!


emerson430 (87), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jan 3, 2008  
Draft at Flatbread Pizza in Old Port, Portland, Maine. Nice nose of floral hops, Simcoe’s not my favorite hop, but nice nonetheless. Pleasant body that backs up the hop bitterness. Would recommend.



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