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HeBrew Bittersweet Lennys R.I.P.A

HeBrew Bittersweet Lennys R.I.P.A

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Olde Saratoga Brewing (Mendocino Brewing Co.)

Saratoga Springs, New York USA

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4833.74/5.03.73/5.0Special10%61.2 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the death of Lenny Bruce: A Rye based double IPA. Brewed with an obscene amount of malts and hops. Shocking flavors - Far beyond contemporary community standards. The Most Radical Jewish Tribute Beer ever created. 10% alc. -- Malts: 2-row, Rye Ale Malt, Torrified Rye, Crystal Rye 75, Crystal Malt 65, Wheat, Kiln Amber, Caramel 70 -- Hops: Warrior, Cascade, Simcoe, Crystal, Chinook, Amarillo, Centennial. Dry Hopped with Amarillo and Crystal

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 cmillward (143), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 13, 2008  
Bomber. Deep amber with an offwhite head that quickly fades to a ring. Aroma of citrus hops, caramel malts, a touch of spicy rye. Overall a very malty spicy ipa, not too much bitterness. Lots of caramel.


 lb4lb (1275), Austin, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 11, 2008  
Pours a caramel, amber color with a light beige head. Smell is malty and slighty rye like with some light spiciness. Taste is dark rye, zestiness, hoppy and with a light malt flavor in the background. Flavorful and moderately bittered, and pretty enjoyable. Not a bad brew at all.


 DTM (329), Winters, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 9, 2008  
Bottle from BevMo in Fairfield, CA. Poured a dark carmel color. The smell of hops jumped of this beer. What makes this beer so good is the malty backbone the controls the hop flavor. WOW!!


 timfoolery (297), California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Jul 8, 2008  
Bottle from BevMo in Fairfield, CA. For a DIPA, this one is very unique, as the maltiness is more pronounced for the genre. It’s definitely full of malt and hops, providing a taste and fullness that is unmatched for a DIPA.


 BeerFanDan17 (331), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Jul 5, 2008  
A very unique and incredible brew. A perfect balance of malt and hops--almost like a Scottish ale. Pours a red-copper color with a nice frothy head. Flavors are very good with hints of fruit, caramel, and spice.




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