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Big Sky IPA

Score
9591
OVERALLStyle
Serve in Shaker, Tulip

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 507   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.56   EST. CALORIES: 186   ABV: 6.2%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This big, rich IPA features Simcoe hops which give it both a fruity, piney hop nose and a clean, ringing bitterness. IN-between, the malt flavor is slightly caramel for a touch of malt sweetness. This IPA is well-balanced and very expressive with hops.


3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
rmussman (1317) - California, USA - FEB 10, 2012
Sampled in a small bottle. Pours deep amber with a big white head on it. Pretty malty but the hops come through in the end.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Redpointed (66) - Colorado, USA - JAN 27, 2012
Very nice hop aroma, even through the pretty thick head. Taste is right where you want an ipa, citrus and the right amount hoppy bitterness. This was a decent ipa.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
gam (2133) - brisbane, AUSTRALIA - JAN 20, 2012
An IPA with big rocky head deep amber pour medium carbonation citrus aromas maltiness of caramel flavours medium strong bitter grapefruit mild pine apricot good flavours the finsh hoppy good malt aftertastes lasting bitter good on palate

3.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
akim (5) - Oregon, USA - JAN 17, 2012 does not count
It pours a clear amber with a short khaki head. I smell bread, grapefruit skin, something spicy. It has a nice balance of bitterness and sweetness. Medium to thick body, good carbonation. Decent overall, but doesn’t taste like most IPAs I’ve had. The hops are there, but hidden behind the malt, which really takes over on this one. Bottle with a best by date of one week from now, so maybe it’s just an old bottle.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
nearbeer (2572) - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - JAN 14, 2012
Draft at MarCellars. Amber-golden with a small lasting ring of foam. Nose of florally citrus, resin and caramel. Taste is the same with some grain and light gunmetal. Light-medium body is well balanced and an easy drinker.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
Tabednar (83) - - JAN 13, 2012
01.10.2011 - Fredricksburg, TX Bottle Great aroma. Wonderful amount of hops that is full but not overwhelming to the palate.

3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
samsmith33 (26) - - JAN 8, 2012
Nice color, poured from a bottle into a mug. Aroma was sweet. Medum carbonation. Very bitter finish.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
86Moose (19) - - DEC 9, 2011
Medium to dark amber color. Thick tan head. Very hoppy aroma, sweet to taste, with a strong bitter finish. If you like a flavorful beer, try this IPA.


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