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Here Comes The Reaper

Jan 122018

Brewer Reviewer’s take: Good introduction to an IPA, but missing the bitter punch in the mouth. “Fresh tapped” though not as lively as anticipated. Mellow through the aftertaste. Looks good, tastes good. Receives the BrewerReviewer stamp of approval. Scale 1-5 (5 being the best) Aroma: 4; Appearance: 5; Flavor: 5; Mouthfeel: 4; Stylistic Accuracy: 4; […]

IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Liberty Steakhouse Brewery USA North America (843) 626-4677 http://www.libertysteakhouseandbrewery.com/ Want to share your review of IPA? Submit your review below.

Hop Storm IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Hop Storm IPA below.

Tempist IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Tempist IPA good? Let us know with your review below.

Torrey Pines IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. USA North America (619) 640-1072 http://oggis.com/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Torrey Pines IPA? Submit your review below.

Hop Storm IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse USA North America (714) 374-2224 http://www.bjsbrewhouse.com/ Want to share your review of Hop Storm IPA? Submit your review below.

Red IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. USA North America (619) 640-1072 http://oggis.com/ Is Red IPA something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Bomb’s Away

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. USA North America (619) 640-1072 http://oggis.com/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Bomb’s Away? Let us know below.

Simcoe IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Simcoe IPA? Give us your review below.

20th Anniversary American IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. USA North America (619) 640-1072 http://oggis.com/ Does 20th Anniversary American IPA tie the room together? Give us your review below.

CTZ IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Have an opinion about CTZ IPA? Submit your review below.

Simcoe IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Simcoe IPA make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Bengal Gold India Pale Ale

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Does Bengal Gold India Pale Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Chinook IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Chinook IPA? Let us know below.

Amarillo IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Amarillo IPA? Give us your review below.

Bengal Gold – Single Hop Centennial IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Bengal Gold – Single Hop Centennial IPA in the below form.

Amarillo IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Amarillo IPA? Submit your review below.

Amarillo IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Amarillo IPA make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Big Red IPA

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Ram Restaurant & Brewery USA North America www.theram.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Big Red IPA? Submit your review below.

Kirkland Signature India Pale Ale

American-Style India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Gordon Biersch USA North America (408) 278-1008 www.gordonbiersch.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, regular consumption of beer eliminates the […]

American-Style India Pale Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

American-style India pale ales are perceived to have medium-high to intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma with medium-high alcohol content. The style is further characterized by fruity, floral and citrus-like American-variety hop character. Note that fruity, floral and citrus-like American-variety hop character is the perceived end, but may be a result of the skillful use of hops of other national origins. The use of water with high mineral content results in a crisp, dry beer. This pale gold to deep copper-colored ale has a full, flowery hop aroma and may have a strong hop flavor (in addition to the perception of hop bitterness). India pale ales possess medium maltiness which contributes to a medium body. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas are moderate to very strong. Diacetyl can be absent or may be perceived at very low levels. Chill and/or hop haze is allowable at cold temperatures. An American version of the historical English style, brewed using American ingredients and attitude.

Alcohol By Volume Range

5.5-7.5

IBU's Range

40-70

Aroma

A prominent to intense hop aroma with a citrus, floral, perfume-like, resinous, piney, and/or fruity character derived from American hops. Many versions are dry hopped and can have an additional grassy aroma, although this is not required. Some clean malty sweetness may be found in the background, but should be at a lower level than in English examples. Fruitiness, either from esters or hops, may also be detected in some versions, although a neutral fermentation character is also acceptable. Some alcohol may be noted.

Appearance

Color ranges from medium gold to medium reddish copper; some versions can have an orange tint. Should be clear, although unfiltered dry-hopped versions may be a bit hazy. Good head stand with white to off-white color should persist.

Flavor

Hop flavor is medium to high, and should reflect an American hop character with citrus, floral, resinous, piney or fruity aspects. Medium-high to very high hop bitterness, although the malt backbone will support the strong hop character and provide the best balance. Malt flavor should be low to medium, and is generally clean and malty sweet although some caramel or toasty flavors are acceptable at low levels. No diacetyl. Low fruitiness is acceptable but not required. The bitterness may linger into the aftertaste but should not be harsh. Medium-dry to dry finish. Some clean alcohol flavor can be noted in stronger versions. Oak is inappropriate in this style. May be slightly sulfury, but most examples do not exhibit this character.

Mouthfeel

Smooth, medium-light to medium-bodied mouthfeel without hop-derived astringency, although moderate to medium-high carbonation can combine to render an overall dry sensation in the presence of malt sweetness. Some smooth alcohol warming can and should be sensed in stronger (but not all) versions. Body is generally less than in English counterparts.