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ReaperAle Sleighor Double IPA

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2883.67/5.03.65/5.0Special9.1%63.6Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Don't be fooled by the label depicting a Grim Reaper Santa Claus in a sleigh pulled by skeletal reindeer - this is not a Christmas Ale. "Sleighor" is an Imperial India Pale Ale. The intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma will dominate at first. To complement, the body has a complex blend of malt and alcohol flavors. The ABV is 9.1%, and the IBU's are pushing the mid 80s. The entire family of Cascade hops is used. Cascade, Centennial and Columbus are spread throughout the boil, and a huge sack of Amarillo for dry hopping. The hop combination gives this brew a distinct profile true to its IPA roots. The presentation is clear copper with a thick tan head, coupled with billowing citrus and floral hop aroma. "Do You Dare" to enjoy this fine ale from the Reaper? Brewed at Sudwerk for ReaperAle.
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 goldtwins (4079), Nesconset, New York, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Dec 30, 2005  
Poured a Poured a clear deep amber color with a large sized long lasting off-white head. Hoppy aroma. Nice and fresh, citrus and floral. Some fruity malt and alcohol notes. Acidic flavor with caramel underneath. Big bitterness running thorugh. Medium bodied. I didn’t expect this one to be so good. I need to pick up some more.


 RCWCPACFP (102), New Jersey, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/517/20
Dec 29, 2005  
Better than their Pale Ale and yes it was a real ride. Got buzzed by the bottom of the bottle and it’s citris almost tropical fruit reminded me of a green mango... perhaps it was the alcohol but I loved this beer and I would pay the steep asking price again.


 presario (2956), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 21, 2005  
Cloudy orange. Light but lasting foam. Big citrus aroma. Long lasting hop flavour and finish. The malt is just strong enough to let the massive hops float through your mouth. I like this beer better than most appear to. Delicious for hop heads without slapping you in the face. Alcohol? What alcohol.


 TipsyMcStager (916), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 21, 2005  
overpowering citrus hop aroma.Whew! Pours a nice murky appearance, thin white head. Nice malty backbone. Lemony hop flavours. Strong hop finish. A solid IPA.


 grant (792), Long Beach, CA/Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/102/511/20
Dec 11, 2005  
Slightly hazy copper, modular head. Aroma of fresh cut grass, slightly harsh green pepper, and cookies. Tastes very dry with nostril-burning soapy hop accents but still has a little malt beefiness (toast). Finishes too dry for my tastes with a bit of a rubber/synthetic tone.


 pineypower (1090), Pine Barrens, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/57/104/515/20
Dec 11, 2005  
Been wanting to try it cause of the cool bottle designs, who would have known the beer has character too. Intense floral/citrus hop aroma on the pour. Orange color with a small head. The taste is nive and hoppy with huge grapefruit and floral hop flavors. Maybe a bit too much on the finish, but overall this is a pretty solid beer


 Dorwart (1812), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 27, 2005  
Large billowing light tan head of small dense bubbles. Light carbonation. Intense floral hop aroma wih plenty of grapefruit thrown in there. Light roastyness also. Dark orange in color. Big bitterness in the flavor. More so than in alot of other IIPA’s. Lots of grapefruit rind, pine and more roasted grains. Little bit of sweetness. Noticable alcohol kick and warming. Just something not the same as some other highly rated IIPA’s. The flavor and aroma is not succulent enough. With some of the good ones, just smelling makes your mouth salivate and then when you taste it, a flavor explosion. Just not getting it here. Slick roasty finish. A very good IIPA. Just needs something else to get it over the top.


Spookykinkajou (4), USA
does not count click to see why this rating of ReaperAle Sleighor Double IPA does not count
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/513/20
Nov 26, 2005  
Smells great, looks nice, but it has a bit too much bitter grapefruit like taste for me. It’s strong though. Maybe on the 2nd glass I’ll have to edit this.



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