bconger (73), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nov 5, 2009 Bottle. Golden with a thick offwhite head with good lacing. Aromas of piney hops and chalk. Balanced malts and a fruity, almost strawberry taste. Some grapefruit bitterness and also evergreen hops. Nice finish.
 DeadGirl (186), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Nov 4, 2009 Pours light golden, like an English Pale Ale, from the 12oz. bottle: Nose is an overall (and I can’t stop whiffing!) earthy effervesence with resin, grass and grapefruit peel amplifying a delicate euphoria of floral hops. Balanced and light and normally I don’t appresh light IPAs, but I’m not feeling like I’m missing out on hops here. Starts out medium and goes into a fuller body. Oily palatte. Drinkability: BOMBER- A good quality IPA. Crisp, clean and refreshing. Rebuy: Right away. #185 on 04112009, DG.
chickenflea (6), Oviedo, Florida, USA
does not count  Nov 4, 2009 12-oz bottle. Slightly hazy golden color. Stiff ample white head that persisted for 15 minutes. Strong pleasant citrus aroma. Medium body with a creamier texture than I expected. Mild sweetness blending quickly into orange and then orange peel. Hoppy without being overpowering. Immensely drinkable. I continue to be impressed with the offerings from Bell’s! Good job.
marcswmbkrn (1), Georgia, USA
does not count Nov 2, 2009 Hoppy and floral. Smooth to drink with proper bitterness and suds. Nice in bottle and draft.
sinkr (212), Lusby, Maryland, USA
Nov 1, 2009 Tap@American Ale House State College, PA-> honker. Pours a thin, white, diminishing head atop a clear light amber body. Good carbonation. Very hoppy, sweet aroma. Bitter, hoppy taste, long aftertaste; medium bodied. A very satisfying, ultra-hoppy ale that’s drinkable with a lower abv (of beers in this class). A must-try for all beer conniseurs.
ders0 (5), , Minnesota, USA
does not count Oct 29, 2009 12oz. This is one of the best beers I’ve ever drank without a doubt. Pours a dark gold with a nice head. The aroma of this brew is off the chain and I want to just stick my nose in the bottle after opening it and inhale for hours. The hops are out of control, but not too overpowering. Awesome.
bsp77 (191), Minnesota, USA
Oct 29, 2009 Poured from bottle into water glass at work.
Semi-hazy amber orange, with small head retention.
Aroma of grapefruit and pine, with some mild malt undercurrents.
Ah, the centennial hop! Mostly grapefruit bitterness, but the bitterness is not overpowering in any way. Maybe some slight lemon or orange flavors to round out the overall citrus taste. The malts are there and provide backbone, but really are not sweet at all, maybe almost slightly sour.
Medium bodied but fairly light for the style. Medium carbonation, with a bone dry finish.
As far as I am concerned, this is the most drinkable IPA ever brewed. It is neither too bitter as some IPAs are, nor too light so I get bored of the flavor.
jdskinns (15), South Roxana, Illinois, USA
Oct 22, 2009 Appearance is a cloudy, golden dreamboat. White head with good lacing. Smell is sweet and citrusy, full of hops. Taste followed the smell and I could have sworn I tasted Fruity Pebbles in there somewhere. Mouthfeel and body are full, definitely not lacking a backbone here. Very drinkable, a great beer for a day of grilling outside.
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