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RATINGS: 1376   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.64   EST. CALORIES: 198   ABV: 6.6%
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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.


Cakes' rating

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Cakes (306) - New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 24, 2011
12oz bottle. Pours a light golden with a small white head. Aroma is sweet and hoppy, a mix of both caramel malts and piney hops, a touch of fruit character but surprisingly sweet. flavor starts with some sweet caramel and a bit of breadiness before opening to a more piney and fruity hop note. A touch of citrus before the lightly bitter finish.


most recent ratings

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
umich03jm (909) - Allen Park, Michigan, USA - MAY 18, 2013
Bottle. Pour a somewhat cloudy pale orange color with a small head that quickly fades, leaves a little webbing. Grainy and sweet aroma, sort of like a breakfast cereal. Light citrus, grassy and herbal hops too. Taste is more like hoppy pilsner than an IPA. Lots of grainy malt. Moderate sweet, light bitterness. Tastes like a citrusy/fruity cereal. Finish is a little spicy. Overall, I like it but it’s certainly not what I expected.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
tcane7 (807) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 15, 2013
Draft at the Institute. Pours a light amber with bubbly off-white head and puffy lace. Notes of roasted malt, citrus, caramel, pine. Light bitterness on the finish.

2.4
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
trapped (332) - TURKEY - MAY 14, 2013
Bottle. Rich yellow color, white foamy average head, hops aroma, very strong bitter hoppy taste, fizzy, bitter long finish. Very very liberal use of hops I think!

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
hfmejias (352) - Dover, Delaware, USA - MAY 11, 2013
12 Fl. Oz. Bottle from Dover Liquor Depot "Craft Beer Fest." Tasting. Aroma is a nice combination of hops and citrus fruits and perhaps some hints of malts. Taste is well balanced some sweetness to it but mostly a nice bitter and hoppy beer that is quite easy to drink and enjoy; very good beer.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
KegOstertag (71) - - MAY 10, 2013
UPDATED: MAY 14, 2013 Drank from 12oz bottle poured into snifter. Aroma - nice grain and mix of citrus and earthy hops. Appearance - beautiful golden orange with frothy head. Taste - very smooth and citrus flavors. Great balance. Palate - hoppy mouth feel like I like it. Overall - very very good IPA. Very drinkable.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Block (1039) - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA - MAY 7, 2013
A light and refreshing aroma. Hops and citrus. Sweet flavor with a dominant hop flavor. A sweet and light fruit finish. Overall, very nice.

3.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
AxlLives (230) - Maryland, USA - MAY 6, 2013
Tap pour - @ RHP. Pours gold-yellow, with small, tight head. Mild aromas of biscuit and spice. Taste is good fruit, mild hop bitterness. Oranges and pepper. Good sessionable brew.

3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 8/20
szinck1 (14) - Waltham, Massachusetts, USA - APR 26, 2013
From the bottle. Pours smooth, slight fine head, mild aroma. Good clarity and carbonation, nice finish. solid.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Josiah2729 (7) - La Vergne, Tennessee, USA - APR 25, 2013 does not count
Nice floral/herbal hop aroma. Appearance is orangish brown with light head and decent lacing. Taste is bitterness up front with floral honey flavor. Palate is light dryness with malty finish. Overall this is a great beer!

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
spacecube (342) - Leeds, West Yorkshire, ENGLAND - APR 21, 2013
Had this in Riga, Latvia (Alehouse) Feb 2013, made some notes, pours cloudy orange, lots of sediment in the pour, good carbonation. Bready malt aroma with citrus; grapefruit, orange. Bitter finish, good, but not fantastic.


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