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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 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Theis (8349) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - NOV 25, 2009
Bottle at Sune’s - Thanks Mr. Johnson & Mr. Nielsen - Beautiful label !!!Clear golden/amber - white head. Soapy, nice hoppy, toasted, peppery, lovely bitterness, spicy notes, grape fruity, light sweetness, citrus, caramel. Nice.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Ygberg (139) - SWEDEN - NOV 25, 2009
Aroma of elderberry and citrus. Appearance is amber with white head. Taste is bitter and sweet with hints of citrus. Overall a very good IPA without being complex.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
RPKLove (105) - Astoria, New York, USA - NOV 25, 2009
UPDATED: JAN 21, 2010 Pours with a small, white head, orange color, and hazy with small particles beating about. The aroma is no indication of what’s to come, only slightly citrusy. The taste is strongly citrus, with a bitter assault on the palate second to no IPA I’ve had. When I need that burn on my tongue this the one I seek out.

2.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
djc920 (38) - New Jersey, USA - NOV 24, 2009
Thin, too watery, light floral hop citrus scent. Not much flavor. Just bitter. Maybe my tastebuds weren’t working but this wasn’t as good as everyone else makes it out to be.

3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
zdk (1609) - New York, New York, USA - NOV 23, 2009
Bottle: A solid IPA. Excellent floral character and the hops is well balanced. Nothing outstanding but pairs well with food.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
dmipa (13) - Illinois, USA - NOV 18, 2009
Discount Liquor $8.49 6-pk. 11/09 Milwaukee, WI. Color is bright golden, with a nice white lace head around glass, good carbonation. Aroma reminds me of grapefruit and something else that I can’t pin-point (dry-hopped maybe?), you can sense the hop that awaits you. Wow, that’s up-front bitter, only 65 IBU’s? The bitterness fade’s fast and turns sweet, then bitter again on the roof of your mouth creeping down your throat. Feels thin, not a huge malt backbone, which I prefer to balance the beer.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Tmoney99 (6894) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - NOV 17, 2009
Bottle from Kingdom Liquors. Poured a hazy copper color with an average frothy white head that mostly lasted with good lacing. Moderate sour citrus hop and small malt aroma. Medium body with a slick texture and soft carbonation. Medium bitter flavor with a medium bitter finish of moderate duration. My expectations where met.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
yinzerbeernut (180) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - NOV 16, 2009
Pours a golden haze with a white head that clings slightly. The aroma is a floral and ’green’ hop with a touch of yeast. Plenty of hop flavor on mouth for this medium boded crisp ale. The balance is slightly bitter with a brief finish.


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