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Rail House Big Mac IPA

Score
7440
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Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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RATINGS: 12   MEAN: 3.46/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.22   EST. CALORIES: 171   ABV: 5.7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This big flavored India Pale Ale is named after the famous Mackinaw Bridge linking Northern and Southern Michigan. Named in honor of a "Big Mac beer" last produced by the Menominee-Marinette Brewery (1959-1961) it has a deep hoppy flavor sure to please those who really like big beer flavor.


3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Silphium (2711) - East Lansing, Michigan, USA - OCT 7, 2010
On tap at the brewpub. Hazy straw-orange body, medium puffy, pillowy off-white head. Spicy, soapy, citrusy hops nose. Rather thin and dry body, with oily hops resins, dominated by pine and citrus rind. Dry, biscuity malts and fruity esters complement the hops.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
Ungstrup (22911) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - AUG 29, 2009
Bottled. An unclear golden beer with a huge orangey head. The aroma is sweet with notes of malt and citrus. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of straw, citrus, and grapefruit, but the body is thin. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
brew4fun (208) - West Virginia, USA - MAY 30, 2009
3 oz. sample at brewery. Golden pour, persistent white head. Big citrus aroma, flavor bitterness upfront but soft on the finish. Light-med body, medium-full palate. Very nicely done IPA.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Ughsmash (5633) - Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA - MAY 27, 2009
Thanks to Bob for the bottle! Poured clear light-medium orange with a creamy eggshell head. The aroma picked up oranges and floral over a subtle caramel base.. soft and well-balanced. The flavor had caramel and pale malt at the core with orange, pine, and floral bitterness around.. the hoppage lost a little character at the finish, but it was still solid. Medium-bodied, well-balanced, and refreshing.. definitely a pleasant surprise!

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
KieferUGA (461) - Atlanta, Georgia, USA - FEB 15, 2009
12 oz. bottle, courtesy of Skyview. Pours a hazy, gold color with a fluffy, thick white head. Nice aroma of citrus hops. Flavor is really balanced. Nice hints of caramel malt and piney bitterness. Some tea notes as well. Lightly bitter finish. Very nice beer, glad to have a chance to try it.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Papsoe (21782) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - SEP 25, 2008
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of Skyview. Pours a hazy golden amber with a tall and lively off-white head that leaves lumps of head - shaving foam style. Hoppy aroma of pine and grapefruit. Medium body with some caramel but otherwise completely dominated by a distinct piney bitterness. 180808

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
joergen (13935) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - AUG 20, 2008
Bottle. Hazy amber coloured with a huge and alcing off white head. Fruity aroma of hops, caramel amd pine needles with notes of grass. Fruity flavour of hops, yeast, pine needles and grape fruits. Dry hoppy finish.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
yespr (20656) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - AUG 19, 2008
12 fl oz bottle. Pours murky orange with a hige off-white head, quite lively when opened too. Orange to grapefruity hops aroma. Flavour is nicely hops grapefruity with a mild spice note and a smooth, mild yet present caramel malt presence. Lingering hoppy and light spiced finish. Quite dry hoppy.


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