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Free State Copperhead Pale Ale


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88
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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Free State Brewing Company

Lawrence, Kansas USA

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703.58/5.03.56/5.06%74.9Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This flavorful beer is made in the style of the India Pale Ale Style originally manufactured in Great Britain for their colonies in India, but with an American twist. The harsh travel that the beer had to survive required a strong, hoppy beer. The Hops and the high level of alcohol helped buffer the beer through its long travels. Made with flavorful and full bodied Pale Ale malt combined with a touch of caravienne for color and carapils for body, the rich flavor of this beer is matched and enhanced by a very generous portion of Centennial and Cascade hops. The Cascades give this beer its distinctive floral aroma and a uniquely American character.
O.G. - 14.5/1058. Hops - 48.5 IBUs.

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 argo0 (6263), Washington DC, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Sep 22, 2002  
Copper body, ok head. Fresh grapefruit aroma. Flavor is solid grapefruit, but not a hop bomb. Limited sweetness, good flavor from tip of tongue to the back of the throat. Good stuff.


 hopdog (4749), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Aug 11, 2007  
Growler acquired in trade with mreusch (thanks!). Poured a medium amber color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of pine, citrus and caramel. Tastes follow suit. Ligthly bitter with a medium sweetness. Not a ’typical’ American IPA, but drinkable none the less.


 hopscotch (4661), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
May 1, 2008  
Growler... <b>DLD’08</b>... Clear copper ale with a small, creamy, off-white head. Fantastic retention. The nose is a mishmash of caramel and earthy, piney lupulin. Medium-bodied with soft carbonation. Watery, thin flavor with subdued caramel. Crisp, balanced finish. <b>Kudos to someone in the Kansas contingent - aka my roommates at DLD’08 - for the sample... maybe csbosox?</b>


 acrdz (4475), Boulder, Colorado, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/512/20
Sep 29, 2003  
GABF-03: Medium light orange. Smells of ginger and rye. Some good hop characteristics, semi-sweet bread flavor.


 JPDIPSO (4335), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 29, 2003  
Dark amber with a moderate off white head. Cascade/grapefruit/pine aromas with a touch of malt in the background. Light sweetness again with the cascade hops taking back the flavors. A cross from an IPA and APA.



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