RateBeer
Sweetwater IPA 3.67 582

Sweetwater IPA

Percentile
94
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Regional Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5823.68/5.03.67/5.06.4%93Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
This mammoth IPA is defined by generous quantities of premium hops and balanced with a premium selection of English malt. Traditionally unfiltered IPA’s lead to the slight haze appearance. An extensive dry-hopping process contributes to its very intense floral hop aroma. The IPA is unfiltered and as always, unpasteurized to leave all the natural flavors intact. If you’re at the brewery you’ll be able to guess what style of beer every brewer has in his hand. THE BEER YOU'VE BEEN TRAINING FOR!

Malt: 2 Row, Pale Malt, Munich, 70-80 Crystal, Wheat

Hops: Columbus, Golding

Dry Hop: Columbus, Golding
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
viet959 (75), , Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 11, 2009  
Aroma: Fruity hops (citrus, pineapple) but aroma is weak. Appearance: Dark golden with a nice small but dense head that leaves good lacing. Flavor: It’s got that floral hops that is a signature of sweetwater beers. Other flavors are grapefruit, touch of pine and caramel sweetness. Palate: medium body, lively, bitter with medium finish. Overall: This is a good & very drinkable beer. It would appeal to the first time IPA drinker b/c it is lighter than many others. It’s good and could be a session beer.


steez (2), Georgia, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Sweetwater IPA does not count
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 4, 2009  
Opened the bottle and was overwhelmed with pineapple...nice and clean. A little grapefruit and smooth. Tons better than the Sam Adams IPA I bought earlier.


 beernovice39 (304), South Carolina, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/102/513/20
Nov 2, 2009  
I can not believe how highly rated this is!?!?!? Seemed a little thin and weak to me. Drinkable and widely available where I am.


krapfoo (1), Georgia, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Sweetwater IPA does not count
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 30, 2009  
My "go-to" beer. A staple here in Woodstock, GA. Good balance of sweetness/bitterness - very smooth IPA.


 DarkSong (113), Dacula, Georgia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 13, 2009  
12 oz bottle. Pours a slightly cloudy yellow orange with a thick white long lasting head. It has an intense mostly grapefruit citrus hop aroma. It has a wonderful grapefruit citrus taste with a strong pine taste. Nice hop bitterness with out being overly bitter. This is a excellent beer and is very refreshing.


 Rciesla (3790), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/514/20
Sep 30, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a golden orange body with a white head. Hoppy and wheat y. Pine, citrus, and coriander. Grassy, grapefruit, and a lighter caramel body.


 zizzybalubba (396), Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Sep 29, 2009  
12 oz. bottle from Total Wine in Raleigh (North Hills). Hazy, dark orange pour with a thick, creamy off-white head. Clean hop aroma of pine, grapefruit, and a hint of soap. Nice, clean flavor. Citrus and floral hop taste. Some caramel sweetness. Nothing is overdone this is just an easy drinking, clean, nicely done IPA.


 bubbleflubber (898), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 11, 2009  
Pours a golden-amber, almost orange, into the glass, with a nice 1-finger frothy cap that reduces to leaves generous soap lace. Very refreshing citrus-pine floral nose, with concentrations on roses as the brew warms to fruition (nice). The flavors are well-integrated, with some grapefruit notes, some rind/peel, and a nice pine hop finish. The mouthfeel is crisp and the texture is smooth with a medium body. This brew does have substance, but goes down so easily to make it very drinkable, and would do for a nice session IPA. Easy quaff!



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

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