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RATINGS: 23   MEAN: 3.62/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.43   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 210   ABV: 7%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Originally brewed in England in the 18th and 19th centuries for export to the thirsty colonials stationed in India. Higher in alcohol and hop content (both natural preservatives), this deep amber, fruity ale has a big hop nose and a pleasantly dry finish.

3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
badlizard (4339) - San Diego, California, USA - APR 28, 2009
Clear yellow with a fizzy white head. Lemon and orange aroma. Crisp lemon mild pine and slightly astringent bitterness.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
alexanderj (2828) - Gilbert, Arizona, USA - SEP 21, 2008
On tap at Taps. Color was amber. Aroma was very citrusy and flower. Very nice aroma. It said in the description at Taps that it was dry hopped. I was surprised then that I liked the flavor as much, because I don’t normally like that. Flavor of bread, caramel with a lot of floral and some citrus components. A bit medicinal, but it was still good. Nice version of the style.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
gearbike (496) - West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA - AUG 22, 2008
At brewpub. Solid IPA. Went great with a good meal. Cirtus flavor and nice medium body. Not over hopped.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
chrisafari (100) - Orange, California, USA - AUG 14, 2008
Pours rich amber brown with thin white head. Darker than most IPAs. Aroma is dominated by hops and subtle malt. Flavor begins nice and hoppy with good roasted taste. This IPA is more malty than most, but the balance between hops and malt is very well executed. An nice IPA.

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Hophead22 (2159) - Redlands, by way of Wisconsin,, California, USA - JUL 5, 2008
Very nice IPA. Nice hop balance with the malt that makes it a nice drinker. Took home a growler of this.

4.6
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
josicka (3) - Castle Rock, Colorado, USA - MAR 14, 2008 does not count
Great beer. Lots of fresh citrus and pine aroma, the grapefruit flavor is very pronounced, semi-dry finish. Very easy to drink.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
riversideAK (4374) - Shoreline, Washington, USA - FEB 7, 2008
From old notes. Gold amber. Big hoppy aroma. Lots of pine and citrus. Nice bitterness, but well balanced. Brought home a growler and drank it quite easily. Very pleasant dry bitter finish.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
kp (9999) - Woodstock, Georgia, USA - SEP 1, 2007
Date: 12/03/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

hazy light amber, wispy off white head, lots of fresh hop aroma with a touch of citrus hops, bold hop flavor, lots of fruity malt character to back up the citrus hops, long bitter finish

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4


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Beer: Taps IPA Rating Avg: 3.43 No. of Ratings: 23
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