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Smuttynose IPA

Score
9796
OVERALLStyle
Serve in Shaker, Tulip

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1211   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.65   EST. CALORIES: 198   ABV: 6.6%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Smuttynose IPA is a physical salute to the glory of the American hop grower. The citrusy hop flavor coming from a mixture of Simcoe and Santiams is pleasantly balanced by a smooth bitterness from the Amarillo hops. The beer itself is light bodied and crisp with a golden color that will throw a slight haze, as we bottle it unfiltered. At 65 IBU’s, this is definitely not a training-wheels IPA, but is meant for hop lovers looking to satisfy their craving in a way that’s not easy to find. We think they’ll be quite pleased.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Finhead (653) - OFallon, Illinois, USA - FEB 3, 2012
A hazy, dirty orange pour with a small, white head. It has an earthy hop aroma with some mild grains and citrus. The light body has a crisp, yet smooth texture with lively carbonation. I like the bittersweet flavor followed by a more bitter finish.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
npcraig (20) - Wisconsin, USA - FEB 1, 2012
Really great beer I happened to stumble on. Has a great hop taste, I wish I would have found this sooner.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
yngwie (8700) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - JAN 30, 2012
Bottle, 12oz, at Mikkeller. It’s almost clear, with a golden-orange color and a dense, off-white head of two-finger size. Some yeast floaties. Pale malts with a weak flowery and grassy touch on the nose. Some pine cones too. The flavor is malty and lightly sweetish, a touch of alcohol kicks in and blends with pine cones, some freshly mown grass, and then there’s of course a balancing bitterness. Dry, smooth and medium bodied, and a lasting finish. A rather ordinary IPA, but well brewed and probably a winner with BBQ. 110528

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Beershine (4559) - The Sunshine State, Florida, USA - JAN 29, 2012
Draft @ Abraxas. Nice glowing orange. Aroma is of orange, the fruit, and tangerine. Has honey and light toasted cakey malt. The hop is delicately resinous with guava and other astringent fruit. Love this new gen. IPA, moving away from predictable C-hop. Unique personality, yum.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
sharkbcr (11) - Illinois, USA - JAN 27, 2012
A likeable IPA. The appearance is closer to a Pilsner than an ale. But the palate is well balanced and has a nice hoppy after taste.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
anggrec (31) - Delaware, USA - JAN 21, 2012
From bottle to tulip. This one has a really bitter hoppy flavor. I like this one.

4.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
dmalave7 (9) - New York, USA - JAN 19, 2012 does not count
Love the taste easy to drink from start to finish, a bit bitter but sweet and tasty. Great beer overall. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
demdeac40 (291) - Etowah, North Carolina, USA - JAN 18, 2012
Pours a light, cloudy orange with foamy white head and nice lacing. Nose is strong citrusy hop, clean and straight forward. Big and bitter. Enough malt for some balance but this is a nice hoppy beer. Long lasting bitter finish. Hop heads should like.


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