India Pale Ale was developed in Burton, England, as a "Super-Premium" hoppy pale ale around 1800. The extra strength in alcohol and hops helped preserve the beer on its long export journeys to India and beyond. The style developed a following worldwide. Its flavor begins with a smooth, malty creaminess followed with a big burst of dry-hop flavor from English Kent Golding Hops. It then finishes with a lingering yet pleasant bitterness.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Sigmund from Hafrsfjord, Norway who has tried this beer once. (3/24/2012 4:12:19 PM)
"355 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Golden colour, slightly hazy, large and lasting white head. Nice aroma of American hops, with fruity and piney notes, also some malts. The flavour is hoppy with notes of piney and grapefruity American hops - but not extreme for an American IPA. A touch of crystal malt sweetness. Bitter aftertaste. Pretty good beer.
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Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Can
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, TN, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/5/2011 6:45:33 PM)
"From jerrymorrison in recent trade: nearly clear amber orange pour with a tight white head and big lacing rings. Subdued aromas of mango and pineapple scented hops and light sweet malts. Taste has same fruity qualities, with a sweet and big hoppiness, nicely offset by the malts. Fruity yet earthy. Sweet yet bitter. Nice IPA - thanks Jerry! "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Can Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[3] Review by jerrymorrison from Angleton, TX, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (4/19/2011 9:56:31 PM)
"Nice aromas with grapefruit being the most prevelent, also some floral, and fruit notes as well. The body was a clear mid to deep orange, the cap was on the thick side and it left some decent lace. Flavor was mostly grapefruit and pine but there was a floral yeast presence that i really cant quite pin down, to be honest it reminded me of a toned down version of Stone's Cali-Belgique, or like Suds said "medicinal" that sorta fits, unusual but not bad, kinda interesting, worth a try."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Can Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.75 Unit Cost: $3.67 per Pint
[4] Review by HonkeyMoFo from Colorado Springs, CO, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/21/2011 9:50:46 PM)
"It pours a nectarlike burnt-orange with thin white head and copious lacing. An aroma of grapefruit, hops, pine, apricot, caramel malts, and spices. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich. Flavors of caramel malts, hops, citrus, bread and yeast, pine, and spices. Very good IPA!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Can Sample Size: 72oz @ $10.99 Unit Cost: $2.44 per Pint
[5] Review by Beav from Fort Collins, CO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (1/12/2011 1:24:07 AM)
"12oz can. Pours a clear yellow gold with a thinnish white head that quickly goes to a thin film that leaves some lacing.
The aroma is sweet caramel malts with fruity piney hops.
The flavor is some sweet malts with solid fruity (grapefruit, orange), resiny, piney, hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with smooth carbonation, slightly watery.
Overall, a very solid IPA, albeit a bit pricey at $11 a 6 pack. It was brightest cold...as it warmed it faded some IMO."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Can Sample Size: 72oz @ $10.79 Unit Cost: $2.4 per Pint
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(3.9)
