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Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale - Imperial/Double IPA

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99
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Brewed by Avery Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA

Boulder, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
12163.94/5.03.93/5.0Summer10.54%95.3Snifter, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
Maharaja is derived from the sanskrit words mahat, - "great" and rajan - "king". Much like its namesake, this imperial IPA is regal, intense and mighty. With hops and malts as his servants, he rules both with a heavy hand. The Maharaja flaunts his authority over a deranged amount of hops: tangy, vibrant and pungent along with an insane amount of malted barley - fashioning a dark amber hue and exquisite malt essence. This newest Avery Dictator completes the "Dictator Series" joining the likes of The Kaiser & The Czar. Be aware that The Maharaja is a limited release only available for the summer. Welcome to his kingdom!

Editor's Note: the 2007 version was 9.78%.

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 puboflyons (589), New Hampshire, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Apr 4, 2009  
From a bottle marke Feb ’09 batch 9. This was given t me at a family function. The color is copper with a smallish head but reasonable lacing. The aroma is extremely hopped up. That’s the main thing you get. The taste is smooth but also very hoppy. It is a hop lover’s dream. Strong and true to the style.


 zizzybalubba (335), Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/518/20
Apr 4, 2009  
22 oz. bomber from Coasters. Batch 9 listed as 10.27%. Aroma is incredible, everything you would expect from a big Imperial IPA. Flavor is well balanced with hints of grapefruit. My only negative is that the alcohol may have been a bit too present but overall an excellent Double IPA.


beergod (97), Houston, Texas, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Apr 3, 2009  
It’s been a while since i’ve had this beer, but i was quickly reminded of why i love this. Pours a great copper color with a nice head. Flavor is of grapefruit peel hoppyness,balanced malt, and a all around awesome! The nose is great and prepares you for what is to come.


 jjuf1853 (467), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Apr 3, 2009  
On tap at International Beer Garten (Lutz, FL). Wow! This one really packs in the hops! The beer pours a clear copper color with a medium sized white head. The lacing just clings and lingers on the side of the glass. The aroma is dominated by grapefruit/citrus hops with a nice blend of malt as well. The flavor is more of the same with an excellent mixture of malt and hops, although the hops take center stage. Excellent bitter finish!


 shawnm213 (882), South Bend, Indiana, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 30, 2009  
22oz bottle from city wide liquiors. Big hop profile. goes down easy. gotta get this one again soon


 JaBier (1130), Capital City, Ohio, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
Mar 29, 2009  
On tap at Barley’s Smokehouse. Clear copper pour with a thin white head. Grapefruit hop aroma with a nice malt balance. Citrusy and piney hop flavor with a bit of malt and lingering bitter finish. Solid.


 mspindler (301), Alta Loma, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/104/518/20
Mar 29, 2009  
Bottle at DuffmanSWs tasting. I had this one before but didn’t remember it. Pretty much the best IPA I’ve had since The Younger. Pours dark golden with an off white head. Aroma is fantastic! Very floral and piney, they manage to get away from that typical citrus of most IPAs.. Flavor is again floral and piny with some very nice sweet fresh fruits backing it up and a great, solid smooth bitterness. Medium to full bodied with creamy carbonation. A very unique and satisfying offer in a style I was starting to get bored with.


 Rustyham (545), miami, Florida, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/519/20
Mar 29, 2009  
Oh my lordy this junk rocks. I had it at the Stone Ruination I2PA vs. Avery Maharaja I2PA night at Abraxas in Miami Beach and was beyond pleased, I always thought that the stone IPA oproducts were too close minded- dry hopping and then quitting before any creativity went into their brew, but this guy- it has honey, fruits, and hoppy goodness, very ethnic and tasting very Indian. This would go so well with Tikamasala. Will purchase in bottled form, if only to see if it holds up to the tap version I had.



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