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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.


3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
nsquishee (341) - Richfield, Minnesota, USA - JUN 18, 2010
White foam. Smells like a golden ale rather than a IPA. Dark yellow color with sediment. Taste is light and crisp with a distinct citrus bite. Ends with bitter hops. Very drinkable and solid IPA. Bring a 6’er of this to any picnic or outdoor summer event.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
machfive55 (334) - Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA - JUN 15, 2010
This was a really nice IPA, an excellent blend of malt and hops that does not come across as overly bitter. Nice hop aroma and the beer starts off with good hoppiness then mellows out to slight maltiness at the end. A good IPA.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
satan165 (1003) - River Grove, Illinois, USA - JUN 11, 2010
aroma is nutty, piney malt. hits of resin occur. substantial mouthfeel with huge sessionable pine and more resin. super polished gold defies big multifaceted flavor.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
patrickfannon (1059) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - JUN 1, 2010
Bottle. 12 oz. Pours cloudy orange with a thin white head. Aroma of orange, lemon, hops, pine and subtle caramel. Medium body with a tight, tart palate. Hoppy, bitter finish. Pretty good IPA.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Ratman197 (5536) - Arvada, Colorado, USA - MAY 31, 2010
Bottle poured a clear gold with a lasting ivory head. Aromas of biscuit, earthiness and pine. Palate was medium bodied and smooth with a dry finish. Flavors of biscuit, earthiness, pine and light grapefruit with a smooth dry lingering bitter finish.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bjt512 (292) - Athens, Georgia, USA - MAY 30, 2010
A deep straw-color and unfiltered body, complete with plenty of floaters, hint at the goodness to come from this 12 oz bottle poured into a snifter. The nose positively reeks of lemongrass, and the flavor quickly washes away into a long, long finish of bitter dregs and the tiniest hint of pale malt sweetness. This also laces the glass amply, as a good ipa should. Smutty consistently churns out good table beers for everyday drinking. My beer belly and I applaud them for their efforts.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
GeneralGao (3515) - Iowa City, Iowa, USA - MAY 30, 2010
Draft at ChucrhKey. Poured a clear medium orange color. The head was thick, foamy, and off white with good retention and lacing. Smelled of sweaty hop, grass, and pale malt. Medium bodied and delicately sweet with moderate bitterness. Pine and pale malt flavors. Nice American IPA.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
Keg_Juggler (151) - New Jersey, USA - MAY 22, 2010
wow blown away by the hops, way too much bitterness and not enough malt flavor - i would pass on this one if offered to me again...


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