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Central Waters Lac Du Bay India Pale Ale

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8867
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RATINGS: 108   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.38   EST. CALORIES: 225   ABV: 7.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This Traditional IPA is a hophead's dream. The distinct sharpness of British hops and moderate alchohol are balanced by a dry, malty profile and crisp flavor. The result is a brew as smooth as a sunset paddle on the glassy waters of Lac Du Bay. Seasonal March - October.


3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
CaptainCougar (6746) - Boz Scaggsville, USA - AUG 8, 2006
Pours a clear copper orange with a big, foamy light tan head with leaves a good covering of lace as it subsides. Aroma has some sweet toasty caramel malty notes and a touch of English hops. Body starts with more sweet toasty crystal maltiness revealing more piny hoppy bitterness before a lslightly warming finish. Could use some more aroma hops for an IPA, but still pretty good.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
5000 (3998) - Hardened Liver, Washington, USA - MAR 6, 2011
Bottle:   Now thats a deep and dark caramel colored IPA!   Almost as thick as dirty pond water.   Huge pillowy tannish head, almost appears to be infected.   Very sticky lacing.   Somewhat of a muted candied citrus peel nose, malty, no real hops to speak of.   It also has a bit of candyish perfume to it.   This is one sweetish smelling IPA.   I like it!   A little of that powdery pixie stix like aroma.   Wow, very much muted hops on the tongue.   Lots of candied citrus peel that is really musty.   This has aged well, and almost takes on the characteristics of an aged Strong Ale or Barley Wine.   Moderate body and mouthfeel.   Has a sweetish citrusy and candyish hop aspect on the finish.   This held up really well, and turned into something I can really appreciate.   I wonder how this would have been fresh?   Thanks Bob for this treat!


3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Ungstrup (22862) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - DEC 4, 2009
Bottled. An unclear amber beer with a rocky tan head. The aroma has notes of malt and over ripe fruits. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt and over ripe fruits, but also with an acidic edge. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
Adam77 (426) - Eastampton, New Jersey, USA - JUN 5, 2009
Poured brown with a white head. Aroma of caramel and chocolate. No hops. All malt.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
csbosox (1186) - Prairie Village, Kansas, USA - JAN 31, 2009
12oz bottle. Not sure how old the bottle is. Caramelly, malty aroma with a some earthy and floral hops. Lots of bitterness with a dark caramel and earthy/floral hops flavor.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
KimJohansen (10337) - Copenhagen V, DENMARK - DEC 21, 2008
Unclear orange with large beige head. Hoppy aroma with caramel and piney notes. Hoppy flavour with ripe fruits, caramel and pine notes. Bitter finish.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Papsoe (21739) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - OCT 25, 2008
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of Skyview. Hazy amber golden with a beige head. Spicy, hoppy nose. Medium body, tall and bubbly carbonation, fruity and sweet with a lightly bitter finish. 201008

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
yespr (20611) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - OCT 23, 2008
12 fl oz bottle. Pours hazy deep orange with a little creamy off-white head. Mild acidic and phenolic yeasty aroma. Light spiced too. Mild wheaty, mild yeasty. Light phenolic. Light spiced and spiced finish towards light caramelish.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Grovlam (4106) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - OCT 20, 2008
Bottle. [Tasting @ Papsoe 20-10-2008] Large creamy beige head that mostly lasted. Good display of lacework. Cloudy amber color. Aroma of sweet pineapple, apricot, caramel, fruit. Over the palate came bitter floral notes with counter malty sweet fruity and malty notes. Medium bodied with an average carbonation and mild dry texture. Moderated sweet and bitter flavor. Lingering bitter dry finish.


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Beer: Central Waters Lac Du Bay India Pale Ale Rating Avg: 3.38 No. of Ratings: 108
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