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BrewDog Punk IPA

BrewDog Punk IPA  - India Pale Ale (IPA)

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 Percentile 
82
overall
Brewed by BrewDog
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
4383.41/5.03.4/5.06.1%62.4Shaker, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
A beer of inherent contradiction. This heavy weight of the beer world is strikingly delicate with a white gold appearance. The light fruity aroma dominates the initial confrontation; lychee, kiwi and passionfruit all prevail with subtle nuances of cherry and strawberry. Don’t be fooled however by this smooth medium bodied ale. As it trickles down your throat as this wolf in sheep’s clothing begins to grow teeth. The bite comes as the bitterness builds and endures no matter how hard the malty sweetness of the alcohol tries to tame this ferocious beast.
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 PaulHegedus (458), Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 22, 2009  
Bottle tasted with friends alongside the Hardcore IPA. The colour is a dark golden yellow with a thick, lasting white head. The aroma is citric and a bit floral with orange, lemon zest and red grapefruit. Mouthfeel is medium. The flavour is quite full, with dominant citrus and some hop bitterness, all very nicely balanced.


 JoeMcPhee (4893), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 22, 2009  
Very pale hazy beer with a thick sticky white head. The aroma is lightly woody and herbal with a bit of light lemon peel and a touch of spicy/fruity Goldings. There is a fairly nice berryish flavour over the crackery malts as well. The hops in here are quite zesty and citrusy with an almost Belgiany character coming out. Crisp and crackery with a touch of astringency toward the finish. There may be a touch of soapiness, but it isn’t too objectionable. Pretty solid brew really.


 swoopjones (1862), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/513/20
Jul 22, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a pilsner like light yellow. Floral hop, lightly fruity aroma. Taste is floral, sweet malts, light hops. lighter bodied, ok


 Rynoplasty (500), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/515/20
Jul 21, 2009  
Pours golden with a white head. Aroma is nice citrusy hops. Flavor is pale malts with a nice bitter flavor and slight citrusy notes, as well as a hint of apple. Pretty good.


 CanIHave4Beers (833), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 13, 2009  
Pours a hazy pale yellow with a small tight head. The aroma is citrusy and has a distinct lemon character some hops and some fresh hay. The flavor is bitter and lemony with a slightly metallic and grainy thing happening which isn’t all bad. Plenty of good hop flavor with some nice earthy notes. Tasty!


 JHunter (242), British Columbia, Canada
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/104/516/20
Jul 12, 2009  
pours a pee yellow colour with a thin head almost no aroma smooth start with a hoppy finish


 ketchepillar (475), Viña del Mar, Chile
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Jul 12, 2009  
Rather dry finish which is quite nice. Citrus. Nose has some caramel. Pretty good, but could be amped up a bit.


 LtDan (471), LA - Originally from South NJ!, California, USA
1.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/52/102/51/20
Jul 12, 2009  
Best Before July 7, Served on July 6th. from Pasadena, CA. Aroma: Cat pee and sour dough starter. Appearance: Cloudy Pastel Yellow with a pin stripe of white at the top. Flavor: Soap, bready yeast, steaped grains, and a modest amount of bitter hops. Also a buttery diacetyl finish. Palate: A bit thick. Overal: Horrible.



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