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Brewed by Phillips Brewing Co.
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Victoria, Canada
Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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RATINGS: 108   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.46   EST. CALORIES: 195   ABV: 6.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This locally handcrafted ale is unfiltered and unpasteurized to enhance its character It is brewed with the finest Canadian Barley, hops, pure water and our signature yeast. Because this beer is naturally carbonated, it may have a light dusting of yeast at the bottom. Pour it slowly to leave the yeast in the bottle, or pour it in, it tastes great!


4.4
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
phildorsey (107) - Fort Lewis, Washington, USA - NOV 25, 2011
355ML can. Pours blond, fizzy and frothy. Tons of hoppy greatness in a tiney little green can. Hints of citrus, resin and earthy aromas dominate the glass. The taste is powerful and bitter; but refreshing and long lasting. overall; it’s a wonderful tasting beer in a tine little green beer.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
Parksy (110) - Alberta, CANADA - MAY 4, 2011
From a Bottle - this one hit the spot. Perfect mix of bitter hoppy taste and flavor. Get One!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
shadey (1618) - Rochester, New York, USA - JUN 13, 2004
Wow... I can’t believe you people are rating this beer so poorly. I thought this was delicious. Definite citrus aroma and flavor. Grapfruit aftertaste. This was a pleasure to drink.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
HazelRah (276) - Summerland, British Columbia, CANADA - JUL 19, 2005
Nose of hops, is a little sweet from the crystal and chocolate malts. A little more citrusy than hophead. Coats the tongue in fine fashion. Hops pick up steam up the sinuses as it warms. Lovely hop bite at back of the throat.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
DerWeg (1251) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - OCT 22, 2010
Creamy carbonation and head, solid orange color, big citrus bose, lots of orange citrus flavors, and grapefruit and lemon-zest bitterness. Some candy-citrus fruit flavors, late finish is grassy-dry, feel is creamy, medium full and perfect. What took you so long?????

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Cletus (6025) - Connecticut, USA - OCT 28, 2007
Bottle courtesy of boutip. Pours copper with a huge white head. Smells of bitter citrus, some soap, biscuits. Tastes of a nice blend of caramel, lemons, oranges, some pepper and spices, wildflowers and a bit resiny. Nicely balanced finish.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
3fourths (6215) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - AUG 5, 2005
Draft. Semi-cloudy golden orange appearance, soft colors. Fruity, smooth, hearty and soft fruit flavors, some spicy, fruity citrus hops, sweet everywhere. The smell is hoppy oranges and sweet peaches. Tart body, sweet resiny, oily finish... like orange popcicle flavors, actually. A very good IPA, I was impressed.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
stephen louis (162) - Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA - DEC 16, 2004
On the pour : light gold with tonnes of particulates.The nose is lots of hops Cascade and something with a lemon smell to it.I think this will be good! On taste:This is 6.5%..you would never know it.Smooth is its first second and third name,now for details.at the start...hops perfectly blended with malt..and I mean perfect. The middle is slightly sweet but with lemon...realy the taste is simple and consistent to the end a beautiful blend of hops and malt,I really think this is what a IPA should be...not complicated.It is a ale that needed to travel some distance,this one can do it.A true India Pale Ale


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