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RATINGS: 748   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.66   EST. CALORIES: 192   ABV: 6.4%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
This mammoth IPA is defined by generous quantities of premium hops and balanced with a premium selection of English malt. Traditionally unfiltered IPA’s lead to the slight haze appearance. An extensive dry-hopping process contributes to its very intense floral hop aroma. The IPA is unfiltered and as always, unpasteurized to leave all the natural flavors intact. If you’re at the brewery you’ll be able to guess what style of beer every brewer has in his hand. THE BEER YOU'VE BEEN TRAINING FOR!

Malt: 2 Row, Pale Malt, Munich, 70-80 Crystal, Wheat

Hops: Columbus, Golding

Dry Hop: Columbus, Golding

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Kevster (274) - Bradenton, Florida, USA - AUG 20, 2008
On tap @ the Draft House (Atlanta airport): Pours a clear copper with a frothy off-white head that is mostly lasting leaving nice lacing. Hoppy aroma has hints of pine and grapefruit. Flavor is citrusy with a tangy and bitter finish that is smooth and refreshing. A must try for any Hop lover!

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
darn1207 (1280) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - AUG 10, 2008
12oz bottle. copper pour with thin off-white head and soapy lacing. strong tropical fruit and pine aroma. really pleasant smell. grapefruit hops in the tasted. a nice smooth bitter throughout. very drinkable. good hot summer six pack material.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
wcampbell (721) - Clemson, South Carolina, USA - JUL 28, 2008
By far the best beer that I have had from sweetwater. This is one of the most drinkable IPAs I have had. Nice strong flavor of citrus hops and light malt sweetness. Lightly bitter finish. Perfectly balanced. Light carbonation and small head.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
oreogobbler (228) - Austin, Texas, USA - JUL 27, 2008
Pours a cloudy dark yellow. Thin head. The aroma is a bouquet of citrus, pine, and just a little touch of hops. Lime, Lemon, pineapple, pine. The flavor is an increadably balanced mix of all of the above. Not too hoppy and not to over baring, the palate is smooth and thick but easily drinkable anytime of day. Wonderful example of an IPA.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
fattibobatti (246) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - JUL 27, 2008
on tap at mellow mushroom tallahassee. cloudy amber pour with a thin white head. strong floral aroma with some great pine. taste is piny, citrus peel hops and a modest malt background. the hops finish is bitter and leaves the mouth feeling clean. great ipa.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
WeeHeavySD (3341) - San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA - JUL 11, 2008
12oz via GAManiac. Thanks, Pours orange with a 1 finger tan head. Nose is sweet and light, could use a bit of warming probably. Taste is sweet, with a mild hop flavor. This is decent, but lacks the oomph I like in ipas, that said its also drinkable.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Swalden28 (2541) - McKinney, Texas, USA - JUL 8, 2008
Bottle, thanks to ericandersnavy. Has a very nice amber color with beige head. Aroma is just hoppy, very nice. Flavor is semi-sweet with a nice hop bitterness. Has a light to medium mouthfeel with medium carbonation. Overall, a very good drinkable IPA.

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Butters (2841) - Richmond, Virginia, USA - JUL 5, 2008
UPDATED: JAN 1, 2009 On draft at the Sweetwater Taphouse in the Atlanta International Airport. Amber pour with thin light-tan head. The aroma reminds me of Troegs nugget nectar, with a slight ’old foot cheese’ quality. Pleasant pine hop flavor was enjoyable. A bit cloying on the palate.


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