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Sweetwater IPA

Sweetwater IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Sweetwater Brewing Company

Atlanta, Georgia USA

bottled
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on tap
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4613.68/5.03.68/5.06.4%87.9 Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

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

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 emacgee (1010), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20

May 7, 2008  
Thanks ucusty. Pours a light copper amber with a two finger creamy off orange head. The nose is hoppy, earthy, malty, a little weird. Bottle seems like it may be off. Probably a good IPA. Flavor is nice and hoppy, citrusy hops, sweet malt, earthy flavors. Very light alcohol. Finishes a little funky and old. Taking the bottle condition into account this is probably pretty good.

 swoopjones (1092), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 20, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a deep copper color. Piney & citrusy grapefruit aroma. Nice medium mouthfeel. Very good hop presence. Well balanced. Very good IPA


 Kevster (192), Bradenton, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
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!


 darn1207 (227), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
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.


 wcampbell (411), Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
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.


 oreogobbler (139), Austin, Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
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.




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