RateBeer
Smuttynose IPA 3.68 889

Smuttynose IPA

Percentile
95
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
8893.68/5.03.68/5.06.6%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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
ALCOHOLNIZM (65), WARWICK, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
Aug 3, 2009  
THIS BEER POURS A CLOUDY REDISH GOLDEN COLOR WITH A RICH HEAD THAT STICKS AROUND FOR LONGER THAN MOST IPA’S. IT IS SO ROBUST IN ITS HOPS THAT THERE IS ACTUAL BITS OF HOPS FLOATING IN IT, VERY CRISPY AND DELICIOUSLY BITTER LIKE A TOASTED GRAPEFRUIT.


 thefle (113), , New Jersey, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/105/516/20
Aug 2, 2009  
very good hops, still maintains a fresh refreshing taste while bombing your mouth with hops. Go for it


 502Flavors (629), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Aug 2, 2009  
Biting resinous pine hops. Slightly hazy orange body with minimal white head.


jmulv (93), Rensselaer, New York, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/518/20
Aug 1, 2009  
Golden pour. Smells strongly of hops, some citrus too. Taste is hopped up to the extreme, a must-have for hop lovers. Pretty bitter, very tasty. A true delight for IPA fans everywhere. Also, funniest picture I’ve ever seen on a beer bottle - two old guys in lawn chairs with a bunch of beer bottles all over the lawn. Gotta love it.


 ChristianScheffel (4632), Odense, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 29, 2009  
Dark golden with a small white head. Aroma of peach, pine, and grass. Dry and hoppy flavour with a bitter finish.


 imadeadguy (378), back in NJ!, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 27, 2009  
12oz. Pour is golden with a small white lacy head. Aromas of piney hops, sweet malts, and some citrus. Flavor is smooth with resin, piney hops, and grapfruit. Nice session brew and damn drinkable.


 kevd193213 (508), Hope Valley, Rhode Island, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Jul 25, 2009  
12 oz bottle. Dark golden pour with a medium white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. Nice sharp taste of hops with sugar and grapefruit. Hint of pine in the finish with some alcohol present.


 ladnewton (237), London, Greater London, England
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/104/519/20
Jul 24, 2009    Updated: Aug 30, 2009
Draught, at Mugs Alehouse, Brooklyn on 22nd July 2009. Gold with white head that lasts some time and gives a fair amount of lacing. Intensely hoppy with huge flavour burst some may find an acquired taste. Herby hops balanced by some floral fruit then deliver a sharp, bitter aftertaste on a zingy mouthfeel. Exquisite, and nice to be re-acquiainted after three years! Even better to have reached the 100 club with this rating!! ** Also enjoyed at Rattle & Hum, under Smuttynose Finest Kind IPA, scoring 8-4-7-4-18.



We Want To Hear From You



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

Join Us »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89

Share Your Opinion!
Get started reviewing beers at RateBeer.com now.

First, choose your user name

About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC