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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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Ratings Average Score ABV Style Pctl Serve in Advanced
69 3.58/5.0 3.56/5.0 6% 75.1 Shaker, 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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spamolacat (1), USA
does not count

5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
5	10/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	20/20

Jul 1, 2005

best ale I’ve ever had. better than sierra nevada and I love that. good aroma nice mouth feel.

Dansting (222), Overland Park, Kansas, USA

4.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.9	9/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	20/20

Jun 16, 2004

This is my favorite India Pale Ale from a brewpub. Terrific odor, appearance, and flavor, this is worth the trip to Lawrence if you’re in the area.

tybee199 (13), USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Sep 9, 2001

God, I love this beer; it’s my staple brew whenever I’m at Free State. Excellent hoppy beer, with a nice Cascade-y flavor and aroma and a fantastic color. I dread the day I ’ll have to live without it.

Braudog (3463), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Dec 28, 2004

At the brewpub ... Pure copper color. Metallic hoppy aroma and flavors. Nice malt underpinings. This is a nice pale ale.

kawryan99 (5), Lawrence, Kansas, USA
does not count

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	10/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	17/20

Aug 14, 2001

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