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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

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
ericandersnavy (2314) - Denton, Texas, USA - JUL 5, 2008
bottle thanks to GAManiac. poured a clear amber with beige head and good retention with lacing. aroma was fruity, hoppy, and grassy. flavor had good use of hops and a nice grapefruit. i really liked this one. i am liking IPA’s more and more.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
nathan30533 (329) - Dahlonega, Georgia, USA - JUL 2, 2008
Greal looking IPA, bronze with a white head. The Appearance is everthing you would like to see in a IPA... Taste....uhh. I don’t always know with the sweetwater. Atlanta water might be poisoning the great taste. Overall good IPA but not my fave and Im an IPA drinker.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
daknole (5474) - Scottsdale, Arizona, USA - JUN 29, 2008
Bottle from thebeercellar. Light amber color with a wonderful hop and citrus aroma. Flavor is really good. I taste a floral pine flavor with a great sweet malty backbone. This one is good, I wish I could get it in S Fla!

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Bockyhorsey (2590) - Mesa, Arizona, USA - JUN 29, 2008
Bottle courtesy of CaptainCougar. Good floral aroma. Copper body with off white head and mild lace. Citrus grapefruit flavor was quite refreshing and mild dry hop bitterness was right up my alley. Citrus lingers on the palate good brew.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
CurlyBill (9) - Ooltewah, Tennessee, USA - JUN 26, 2008 does not count
Poured amber with 1 finger head from 12 oz bottle. Good head retention with lacing clinging to the glass all the way down. Aroma was very citrusy with grapefruit dominating. Taste is smooth with a good hoppy flavor. This is by far the best Sweetwater offering I have tasted. Overall a very drinkable IPA that has become a regular stand-by.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
beerbill (2850) - Laurel, New York, USA - JUN 21, 2008
12 oz. bottle courtesy of a trade with GAManiac. Pours a cloudy amber with a thin-moderate yellow-white head that lasted until mid-glass and left a layer of lace with each sip. Very pleasant citrus aroma with lemon most noticeable. Some pine notes also present. The flavor is grassy with some citrus and sweet malt. Moderate hops bitterness at the finish. A little different than the usual IPA, and enjoyable.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
durhambeer (2028) - Durham, North Carolina, USA - JUN 21, 2008
Bottle. Dark orange pour with minimal head. This was bigger and better than I expected. Packs a lot of flavor for an under 7% IPA. Floral hops, pine, citrus, spicy citrus rinds on the nose, and a little sweet, hinting at a malt backbone. A little sweet malt and resin added to the taste. Very bitter, even for an IPA. I’ve not been on an IPA kick lately, but this is quite nice.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
kpresley77 (142) - Jackson, Georgia, USA - JUN 13, 2008
UPDATED: AUG 15, 2008 Bottle pours hazy copper with thin white head. Aroma is hops flower. Firste taste is a little hops bite then sweet with bitter hops finish. Mild bitterness for IPA but very tasty. Really like this one.


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