 kramer (2527), Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 On tap, at brewpub. Pours a slightly hazy orangish gold body with a nice frothy white head that left some sticky lacing. Huge citrusy grapefruity hop nose with some light tangerine and a fairly restrained malt character that lets the hops take center stage. Big bitterness on the flavor with a nice balance between floral and citrusy hoppiness. The finish lingers on for a good long while, leaving you wanting another sip before it fades away. Medium bodied with a bit of resiny stickiness and moderate fizzy carbonation. A very nice IPA, deserving of it’s reputation.
Rciesla (3880), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 8, 2009 Growler, this was the first IPA that i called my favorite IPA. Pours an orange golden body with a white head. Fresh citrus, tangerines and a lovely floral hop tones. In better than perfect balance with domineering hop tones, pine y fresh hoppiness and a sweet citrus finish. Phenomenal.
SamGamgee (1469), Santa Cruz (La Selva), California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 Growler thanks to bret27. Copper colored with a lasting white head. The aroma has a nice spread of fruity hops: peach, pineapple, citrus. There is also a sweet floral side and a hint of caramel. The flavor is mild on the bitterness, which is a little more apparent than IBU numbers might suggest due to a strong bready, crackery malt side. Fruity and floral hop flavors blend in pretty well, creating a pretty balanced overall package. Lighter in body with smooth carbonation. Lots of malt flavors for an IPA, with just enough hops to balance them out, but it is not a sweet beer, adding to a very drinkable, almost session-like presentation for the style. I would peg this more like a hoppy pale ale, but a fun beer with an interesting mix of flavors for the style.
larryLSB (167), La Selva Beach, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 Poured from growler, copper in color with a medium white head. Nose was citrus, pine,hops; Beer was smooth, nicely balanced in taste, bitter, yet a little sweet, medium bodied. Good IPA.
boFNjackson (1323), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Growler (thanks to Tweety for sharing this)... Poured a nice amberish, hazy orange with a thick, beige head. Solid, balanced IPA with a subtly, soft carbonation, low bitterness, musty, earth-like hops and a buttery malt balance.
sneagrams3 (1762), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 18, 2009 The Dan Journal #292. Tasted 9/10/09. Growler bottled and purchased 9/3/09. Thanks Keir! Mildly hazy with a golden hue. Ring of lacing bone white head. Bright hoppy aromas with hints of citrus. Touch perfumy and peppery. Full bodied beer. Multi-layered hop palate. Earthy and resinous. Big palate with lingering flavors. Totally tasty.
SoLan (1427), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 13, 2009 Cask. RBSG 07. Clear amber, lasting white head. Fresh, floral, lightly skunky and resinous hops, a bit spicy. Lightly sweet pale malt background. Medium, cask level carbonation. Easy drinking. From notes.
joechristenson (38), Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 10, 2009 Quite a pleasant beer. The bartender made sure to mention this is their most popular style. Deep golden amber color with a small head, aroma has strong floral and citrus tones. Huge grapefruit flavor, definite citrus. Sits quick on the tongue and fades nicely. Very drinkable.
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