Buckeye 76 India Pale Ale

Brewed by Buckeye Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Lakewood, Ohio USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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UPDATED: JUL 29, 2003 The brew has a translusent amber color. The aroma is similar to Hippie, the flavor isn't. It's much sweeter than Hippie and it's spice compliment the sweetness. If you'd discribed this this brew to me before drinking it, I'd not be enthused, but I've got to admit its one of my favorite IPAs. Thanks alcfron for providing this one!

UPDATED: JUN 23, 2003 6/23/03 - There is nothing like it - huge hops, big time orange peel - both in aroma and taste. This year's version is a little thinner in body - that's fine - it's perfect for summer, and this year I'll stash away more for the winter months. 10/20/02 re-rate: Krap, only 1 more bottle in the fridge after this one - has to last until next summer (assuming they brew it again, which they will if they are wise...) Feel the burn.... RE-Rate: The head is huge and almost like a merengue. That orange peel has fully coated my mouth - everytime i have this, i wake up not needing orange juice in the morning! I've had more than my fair share of this limited edition SCRUMPTIOUS!!!! original: Color is a brownish gold. huge head, great lace. Aroma is Hibiscus/clove/citrus. Medium thick body. Tries to start off with some malt, but the hops jump in from the start - from the front to back of the mouth, beginning to end, this is HOP-City. The dry hopped orange peel flavor is quite evident, I could still taste it in my mouth long after the beer was gone. Much hoppier than their Hippie IPA, which is listed at 80 IBU's - this has to be close to 100. A very intense experience!

The nose is intoxicating by itself on this one. I hear this is about 100 IBU’s. That should explain this ale. Wait- there is also a thick, frothy, fresh head that lasts and lasts. Also some citrus notes in the body as well as the nose. Boy this is tasty. Hop heads, you need to try this. You’ll probably have to wait till next year though, it’s listed as a summer seasonal.