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Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

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99
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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
12183.94/5.03.93/5.0Summer10.54%95.3Snifter, Tulip
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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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 beernbourbon (263), chicago, Illinois, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Apr 7, 2009  
Great beer. Pour is deep bronze color with smallish white head. Aroma, as said by others, is citrus hop blast: Grapefruit, orange, lemon, mild pine. Flavor is great. Very bright and true to the nose. Finish is initially hoppy with a bit of malt later on. Nice. Alcohol not very noticeable.


 JoeTheYounger (243), California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/103/59/105/517/20
Apr 7, 2009  
Very awesome sell of hops with citrus, grapefruit and lemon zest. Good tangy IPA flavor with very good pallet. This is a great Imperial IPA, one of the best i have had.


jellyburd7 (2), New York, USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Apr 6, 2009  
A potent hophead’s heaven, enjoyed at the Ginger Man in an imperial pint glass. This fantastic brew leaves you as thirsty as when you started with its ridiculous dry mouth hopping. Citrus peel and Boulder must carry you into earthy grapefruit palate with well balanced malt levels building to its strength.


 puboflyons (600), 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 (358), 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 (100), Austin, 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 (471), 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 (914), 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



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