[1] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/11/2008 9:23:46 AM)
"KSBF 08 - Amber/copper color. Bold and assertive on the nose and palate…just what an IPA is supposed to be. Tons of cascade hop flavor and caramel malts. Yummy grapefruit. It is what I thought it was!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by Sap from Tucson, AZ, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/29/2008 10:38:25 PM)
"Best By October; Sampled August 2008
A sharp pour produces a three finger-thick, light tan colored head that sits on top of a clear, deeply red stained, dark amber colored brew. When held up to the light the beer shows a brilliantly clear fully red, copper color. As I pour this really sticky, huge aromas of crystal malt waft from my glass. A closer inspection yields an ample hop character that helps to tame the crystal malt abuse; the hops contribute bright aromas of candied grapefruit peel, tangelo and some light lychee notes. The crystal malt character contributes toasty malt notes, sticky caramelized grain touches and a sort of toffee / brown sugar sort of Maillard-type note. The aroma is not nearly as bad as that first pure whiff of crystal malt suggested and is actually somewhat more balanced towards the hop character than that of malt.
Quite frothy and a bit over carbonated, the beer definitely foams a bit as it hits my tongue. Once this is vigorously swirled to a more manageable carbonation level I can notice that sweet, caramelized malt notes accentuate a sticky, citrus character reminiscent of tangelo zest and grapefruit. There are some notes of pine here as well, but these come in more towards the finish where there is also a substantial, but well tempered by the malt, hop bitterness. As the beer warms in my glass the crystal malt flavors become more pronounced; lots of caramelized malt sugars, sticky, with some astringent grain notes and an almost bitter malt character.
Not bad, but the focus on the crystal malt character can be a bit much at times. If I wasn't focusing on tasting this beer the over-use of crystal malt really wouldn't bother as much as it does."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[3] Review by ColejConnoisseur from Kirkville, NY, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/20/2007 4:52:14 PM)
"I love hops and this one delivers. Great color and aroma, but the hop flavor stands out to me. Great Ithaca offering, comparable to any other out there."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1 Unit Cost: $1.33 per Pint
[4] Review by Cottrell from Ledyard, CT, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/28/2006 2:09:45 AM)
"Pours a clear amber with a large, thick off white head, leaving spotty lace. Aroma is pungent, full of grapefruit, sugary pine needles, grass clippings, and floral notes. Lighly sweet, light caramel and toffee, followed by a smack of grassy, fruity hops. Finishes with loads of grapefruit and pine needles, very dry finish. Well balanced for the style and very enjoyable. "
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:05:03 PM)
"04.16.05 Brewtopia ’05, draught. It’s a dark amber with sticky and tall head that made me think amber rather than IPA and I considered it as such off the bat. Sweet aromas and huge dose of pine. Tropical and a good malt punch (grainy sweetness) on nose, too. Flavor is way over hopped with no malt presence to balance the sharp and oily pine/orange rind/pineapple. Kind of thin bodied. I think it could use some work but it’s bold enough to be on its way to something very good."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
4/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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