Caldera IPA - Caldera Brewing Company

unclederby

Oregon

4.47/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

IPA from a can, oh man. This is a good beer.

I opted for the DFH pint glass here and the ale pours out a crystal clear orange with a copper grapefruit hue. A white two-finger head tops off a good looking beer. Nice lacing.

Tantilizing bouquet: floral and perfumey hops accented by a strong citrus presence. The overall effect of hops and malt is sweet and tangy.

Flavors are nicely balanced with just a slight bent towards the hoppy side. Orange and grapefruit mingle with spicy and floral and it's all about centennial hops. Whatever it's hop makeup, it's tasty.

It's weighty on the palate with a somewhat grainy texture and ample carbonation.

I could drink this regulary, it's damn good and I'm tempted to compare it to Two Hearted Ale. Seriously.

Serving type: can

02-19-2008 00:53:06 | More by unclederby

jriggins6

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

06-19-2013 19:43:01 | More by jriggins6

tbryan5

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

06-17-2013 03:57:37 | More by tbryan5

PortlandSunDevil

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

06-12-2013 22:20:42 | More by PortlandSunDevil

andyfrancis

California

4.13/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

In the darker part of the IPA range, copper with a root beer float head.

Nicely balanced floral hops and crystal malt on the nose.

Taste follows the nose, nicely balanced IPA. NIce flowery pine hop flavor without being overly bitter. Closely following is the caramel, without being overly sweet.

Full bodied for sure. Some lingering acidic hoppy coating.

As IPAs in a can go, it's pretty good. Side by side, I'd probably still go with 21st Amendment's Brew Free or Die, but in its absence, I'd definitely buy this again.

Serving type: can

06-10-2013 02:59:31 | More by andyfrancis

DaveR514

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.5%

06-10-2013 02:40:50 | More by DaveR514

dpodratsky3

Georgia

3.6/5  rDev -10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

12 oz can poured into pint glass

A: Hazy amber, holding it up to the light results in great colors, gold, orange, brown, the haze makes it look interesting, the head is super creamy, eventually settles to just a slight film, but it laces great

S: Aroma is all hop, light and grassy, some resin and very light tangerine too, pretty mild though for an IPA

T: Flavor is even more subdued that the aroma, more like a pale ale, there is hardly any punch to the hops, the flavor is pleasant enough, but its just some light resin with a hint of some fruitiness but way less than the aroma, easy to drink, but a let down for sure

M: Lower carbonation, tastes like a well served draft beer, which I like, makes it easy to drink, body is medium

O: A great beer, easy to drink, smooth, flavors are pleasant, the kind of beer you want on a hot day when you need something refreshing. It does not live up to the IPA style though in my opinion. As it warms you can sense the alcohol and its definitely strong enough to be an IPA. However, in flavor and bitterness it is a pale ale. Just drink it when you want a pale and you won't be disappointed.

Serving type: can

06-09-2013 03:27:22 | More by dpodratsky3

pschie1

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

06-07-2013 23:11:04 | More by pschie1

Adkins1203

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -12.9%

06-07-2013 21:17:10 | More by Adkins1203

BMart

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -12.9%

06-07-2013 19:36:26 | More by BMart

67couple

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -0.5%

06-04-2013 21:24:45 | More by 67couple

calcutron

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

06-03-2013 07:12:36 | More by calcutron

leprakhan

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

06-01-2013 02:33:00 | More by leprakhan

jakecattleco

California

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-31-2013 22:05:49 | More by jakecattleco

HopsInPop

Alabama

2.75/5  rDev -31.6%

05-31-2013 21:03:33 | More by HopsInPop

davidsumner

Virginia

4.09/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

I was just about to poor this out - it isn't my type of IPA. But just as I was poring it I stopped and took another swig and I realized what I was smelling on the nose and tasting.

I'm sorry, but this reminds me of good steak; a good ribeye or sirloin right off the grill. Again this isn't my style of IPA, it's way to Malty for me, but I have to admit that I believe that this would probably go great with a steak. I haven't tried it though, it's just a hunch.

Anyway; it's a pretty good beer, just not my style.

Serving type: can

05-30-2013 19:52:27 | More by davidsumner

ZethOfTheNorth

Louisiana

3.94/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

12 oz single for $2.75. Caldera IPA just came to New Orleans this month.

A: Look is somewhere between Celebration and Zoe: dark amber with a huge head, glorious froth, and tons of lacing.

S: Very unique. Gingerbread, caramel, butterscotch. Very floral also.

T: Salty and malty on front end -- not my thing -- but then the hop wave is clean and subtle and nicely floral.

M: Mellow carbo; standard APA/IPA feel, maybe a little thin.

O: Caldera IPA probably isn't something I'll return to regularly given the price point, but the taste profile is extremely unique. The Red IPA crowd will appreciate.

Serving type: can

05-29-2013 13:22:34 | More by ZethOfTheNorth

DrewShalvoy

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.7%

05-28-2013 17:05:42 | More by DrewShalvoy

BRLockwood

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%

05-27-2013 18:54:12 | More by BRLockwood

brewskifan55

Mississippi

3.81/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a goblet

A: hazy amber with an off-white head with plenty of staying power. Significant lacing.

S: grapefruit-y hops, earthy. Grainy. Citrus.

T: Smooth, bitter hops that don't bite. Light caramel malts that blend for a very pleasant combo. Grassy. Citrus-y.

M : light to medium. Dry finish.

O: Great IPA. One I would seek out again. Thanks, Cliff.

Serving type: can

05-27-2013 18:20:50 | More by brewskifan55

TheSixthRing

California

3.78/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

Appearance - Pours a semi-hazy golden amber with an off-white finger width head. Good retention, resulting in a thin layer of microbubbles across the surface. Lacing is small and spotty, with fair stick.

Smell - Juicy hop aroma with a very faint caramel touch. Earthy and floral.

Taste - Juicy upfront, hinting at pineapple and orange, with moderate tones of caramel, earth and floral character hitting their strides by mid-taste. Residual bitterness in the finish, reminiscent of orange pith.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with moderate carbonation. Remarkable smoothness and ease of drinking. It's going down faster than I can write this review!

Overall - With no freshness date, it's hard to determine just how old this IPA is, but it doesn't seem to be in its prime; the hops feel quite muted. Good as it was, but I'd like to re-review this one with a can I know is fresh.

Serving type: can

05-27-2013 04:44:41 | More by TheSixthRing

BeerDreadz

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -25.4%

05-27-2013 00:04:39 | More by BeerDreadz

immobileman

Alabama

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 20:25:56 | More by immobileman

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 15:40:09 | More by InspectorBob

tweezer159

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-21-2013 03:12:25 | More by tweezer159