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Avery The Maharaja Imperial India Pale Ale

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99
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bottled
common

on tap
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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 JaBier (1200), 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 (556), 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.


 BenDover (125), Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 28, 2009  
Pours a cloudy orange, thin white foam. Aroma of HOPS, HOPS, and HOPS. Taste of HOPS but also some nice fruity tones. This is wonderful stuff, reminds me of Bells Hopslam quite a bit.


 angrypirate06 (709), Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Mar 25, 2009  
Bottled 2/09, batch 9. Pours a 1 finger off white head. Golden brown hazy color. Nose is very strong floral hops. Nice taste of floral hops up front, with some nice caramalized malts and toffee as well. Creamy mouth feel. Loved this DIPA, maybe I’m just not used to fresh DIPAs in Texas.


 hallinghansen (265), Odense SV, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Mar 25, 2009  
Bottle. Broze/copper body, with a medium white head. Aroma is grape, hops and citrus. Flavor is also hops, grape and pineapple. Nice bitter aftertaste.


 hophead21112 (117), Louisville (LEWISville), Colorado, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Mar 25, 2009    Updated: Jul 16, 2009
Bronze pour with a nice, healthy two finger off-white head. Acceptable retention & lacing. Citrus aroma of grapefruit and a hint of pineapple, pine needles, and caramel. Smooth, sweet, malty mouthfeel initially which eventually leads to the hops. Medium low carbonation. Nice bitter finish with implementation of an effective hop profile, alcohol is mostly undetectable. Nicely balanced IIPA.


 Adam77 (407), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 24, 2009  
Poured amber with a fluffy white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. IIPA charactics. One of the best Avery offerings.



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