 VENOM (941), Connecticut, USA
Dec 15, 2002
Hazy dark amber. Creamy tan head. Trickling carbonation. Smooth, gentle feel. Solid piney hop bitterness and flavor. Medium body. Dry malts, light citric aftertaste. Clean tasting, not sticky. Finishes a little watery but nicely balanced with a light biscuit aftertaste mixing with citric peel bitters. A respectable version.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 09/01/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade
clear dark red, big beige head, touch of lace, slightly oxidized malt aroma with light floral hops, nicely bittered dry carmel malt flavor,
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 11/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4
brewblackhole (1222), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 19, 2006 Very fresh,just after a rain smell of pine forest,some carmel malt comes in after a while, taste is not quite as hoppy as aroma, hops are battling a confused mix of malt,instead of complex,it tastes a little muddled,almost worth it though just for the aroma,got in a trade and I can’t remember from who
jdjuice (202), Japan
Mar 22, 2006 A solid IPA. Could act as a benchmark to rate other IPAs against. No glaring problems, but nothing outstanding either. Nice smooth body with a well balanced amount of hops. My first from Ramapo Valley, and I’ll definitely try a couple more.
ElJefe (506), Rochester, New York, USA
Feb 26, 2006 Pours slightly hazy dark amber (actually very dark for an IPA). Thick, creamy tan head that lasts for a long time and leaves nice lacing. Aroma is surprisingly malty - sweet caramels laced with piney hops. Hops make a comeback in the flavor, but are very nicely balanced with malty sweetness. Grassy, piney hops abound. VERY well balanced, I enjoyed this a lot.
OhioDad (2492), Hilliard, Ohio, USA
Oct 9, 2005 12 oz bottle via trade with Lou18 - Thanks Lou - Mine was labeled IPA Indian Pale Ale and not Trail Quencher IPA. Pours brown with a offwhite bubbly head. This looks much more like a brown ale than an IPA. Aroma was brown sugar with a touch of hops. Flavor is chocolate malt, caramel, and a touch of hops. Brown sugar there also. Body is medium and not very carbonated. If this is an IPA It is very different than any other I’ve ever tried. I think it was a brown ale.
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