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RATINGS: 1773   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.96   IBU: 102   EST. CALORIES: 316   ABV: 10.54%
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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%.


most recent ratings

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
jdb288 (19) - JACKSON, New Jersey, USA - APR 18, 2013
Not my favorite but a decent IPA. Heavy, syrupy pour with little head. Not as fruity or hoppy as expected. Probably my last bottle. Better on tap.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
jbeahler (36) - USA - APR 15, 2013
22oz bottle from the brewery, about one month after bottling. A- Hop forward with a pleasant hop character. Pine, and citrus, lots of tropical fruit. Mango and huge grapefruit. A little malts on the end but not a lot. T- Killer IIPA! Astringent and bitter up front. Hop bomb. Middle of the taste is definitely more earthy and spicy, backed by sweet caramel malts in the finish. Unique and awesome. O- A dominating, yet awesomely crafted beer. Perfeftly balanced and drinkable, with a unique profile. I would love if I could get this in my area. Well done Avery, a great and worthy double IPA.

4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 12/20
Beerenberger (824) - Fischer, Texas, USA - APR 15, 2013
An inviting floral and grapefruit aroma. A clear copper with a foamy, rapidly dissapating, white head moderate lacing. The taste is floral, malty, citrusy (grapefruit) culminating in a pleasing bitter finish and aftertaste. Medium body and medium carbonation. Overall, and a excellant IPA. Will uy again. Well done Avery!

3.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
TimsRatings (97) - - APR 15, 2013
On tap at Busy Bee (Raleigh) Whopping (in a good way) fruity aroma, with a strong malt and hops taste - less fruity taste than the aroma suggests. Very rich body that stays on the tongue. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
HeadyDE (248) - Delaware, USA - APR 13, 2013
Bomber pour into snifter..excited to try this..scored a bottle at wf glen mills..should have bought out what they had left..only a few more bottles...release 17 2013..assuming this is pretty fresh..dark amber crimson orange..slight head..lacing is terrific with low carbonation as expected..aroma of initial malty sweetness with some butterscotch..mango and grapefruit thrown in for good measure.mouthfeel is hard to top..initial tinge of malt sweetness..bit of spice..finishes the perfect amount of lingering bitter bite..10.4 is so well masked..this clearly lives up to the hype..up there with the best dipa I have ever sampled..absolutely delicious and memorable..damn I should of got more...well done Avery..

4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Crash_the_dog (21) - Fairway, Kansas, USA - APR 12, 2013
Wow - assertive and delicious. Great nose and texture. Punch you in the face ABV, but it begs you to knock down a couple down in a hurry. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
AndyW68 (437) - Louisville, Kentucky, USA - APR 9, 2013
Fairly clear burnt orange under a creamy head with a yellow tint. Aroma is citrus and hops. Taste is the same. Wonderful sweet and bitter balance. As near to perfect as any.

4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Christybeernng (4) - - APR 6, 2013 does not count
What a fantastic beer.... Wish I could get it all the time. Awesome bitterness and hop aroma. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
ADfan (485) - Orange County, California, USA - APR 6, 2013
Tasty beer on tap with a burnt orange color. Lots of hops on the nose with resin and some citrus. Taste has grapefruit and resin. It has a nice warming feel with bitterness and some pine on the end.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
SDHough (6) - Missouri, USA - APR 6, 2013 does not count
Sweet, citrusy hops. Excellent mouthfeel and drinkability. This is almost the perfect IIPA. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone


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