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Big Sky IPA

Big Sky IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Big Sky Brewing Company

Missoula, Montana USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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2523.55/5.03.54/5.06.2%72Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

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.

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tuohyam (14), Enumclaw, Washington, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20

Jul 13, 2008  
The best decently priced IPA I’ve had. Very original fruity and hoppy flavor. You can’t beat this unless you pay a ton for a single bottle of double/imperial IPA.

 KimJohansen (5208), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Dec 31, 2008  
Clear amber with large whit heas. Hoppy aroma with pine and citric notes. Flavour likewise with grapefruit and bitter hoppy notes. Finished bitter.


 xnoxhatex (809), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Dec 30, 2008  
Bottle thanks to 17th floor. Clear amber with creamy head. Aroma is fresh hop citrus, mild sweet malt, big fresh hop IPA. Sweet but well balanced hop presence, citrus, pine, and grapefruit hops that really dry out the beer, resiny. Medium body that has a little creaminess and light carbonation. Very nice and fresh, I can really dig on this.


BrownDogBeer (30), Portland, Oregon, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/56/103/514/20
Dec 18, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Pours a medium dark golden with a slight head. Aroma of hops and pine with a little floral. Medium body. taste a little sweet and fruity. has decent hops that balance out the sweetness


 satan165 (207), River Grove, Illinois, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/102/516/20
Dec 18, 2008  
caramel color, perfect floating layer of bubbles flowing. bit of bubblegum and sweet citrus in the nose. flavor is sweet and has a distinct peach flavor, so wonderful! still piney, fruits lean towards peach and away from lemon and sour citrus. very nice.


 AmEricanbrew (1218), Office of The President Elect,, Louisiana, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/513/20
Dec 15, 2008  
Brilliant amber with an off white head. Decent piney floral hop aroma with mild caramel. Smooth medium body. Tasty floral and pine hop flavors on a sweet caramel base. Not bad.



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