Founders Centennial IPA - Founders Brewing Company

pmcadamis

Illinois

4.53/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A - Orange dirty russet hue with a 2 finger fluffy head that reduces to a thin cap, but comes right back with a gentle swirl. Lots of lace is left down the side of my pint glass.

S - Citrus, pine, pepper, and OFF brand bug-spray. That sounds like a bad thing, but that bug spray smell really brings back memories of camping as a kid. So I like it. This is really leafy and a bit spicy in it's hop profile.

T - Sweet Gran's biscuit malt backbone with overtones of mandarin orange, tangerine, and peach. A wonderfully fruity and citrusy hop flavor.

M - Moderate carbonation, perfect balance between sweet, bitter, and dry. Nothing spectacular, but feels good in the mouth.

D - Extremely quenching and balanced. This is a great example of what an IPA should be...extremely balance, while still focusing on citric piney hops. Outstandingly drinkable. Perhaps THE most drinkable IPAs IMHO (I have a hard time sessioning IPAs due to the bitterness...I love them for that bitter flavor, but I usually can't bring myself to drink three or four of them...but I could drink a sixer of this!)

Serving type: bottle

08-11-2006 17:07:57 | More by pmcadamis

Eric908

South Dakota

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 00:17:10 | More by Eric908

birdsellam

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-19-2013 18:13:34 | More by birdsellam

BBrewington

California

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-19-2013 17:05:22 | More by BBrewington

Burt

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-19-2013 16:05:03 | More by Burt

Fubar1453

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-19-2013 14:19:08 | More by Fubar1453

BrazilianAussie

Brazil

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-19-2013 02:34:18 | More by BrazilianAussie

IdeaSpeeder

Ontario (Canada)

4.36/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Serving Type - 355ml bottle, poured into a small pint glass

Appearance - Pours with about a funger of head, which quickly disappears. A moderate amount of lacing is left behind. The brew is cloudy and golden copper colour.

Smell - Whoa. Grass immediately. Very, very grassy...and floral. Followed by sweet citrus notes. Grapefruit perhaps? There is also some decent caramel malt smells coming through.

Taste - Toasted malts. The caramel flavour that was present in the aroma is here. The grassy hops (centennial presumably) are not as crazy-overpowering as I expected given the nose but they're still there, and in a big way. Brew is seriously bitter. Fantastic.

Mouthfeel - Medium body. Nothing special really. Carbonation is also medium. Not obtrusive, but its there.

Overall - 4/5

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:08:13 | More by IdeaSpeeder

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-19-2013 01:17:26 | More by NJB145

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 14:57:50 | More by drgonzo2k2

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 12:51:08 | More by AmandaSchaefer

Twal

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 05:22:35 | More by Twal

Honus1

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-18-2013 02:53:26 | More by Honus1

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 02:53:14 | More by Burkbom23

timoteo833

New York

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-18-2013 02:07:42 | More by timoteo833

leedorham

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 02:02:26 | More by leedorham

briiguy

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 01:57:26 | More by briiguy

inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +20.2%

05-18-2013 00:13:49 | More by inanity

Newenglandcraftbrew

Maine

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 21:19:16 | More by Newenglandcraftbrew

jhamp9

Texas

4.16/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Clear orange with a bigg off-white head that lasts. Nice lacing.

Aroma is sweet juicy peach and citrus. There's some toffee and a faint spiciness.

Taste is sweet citrus initially that goes into a nice caramel sweetness with a pine and grapefruit finish. Subtle bitterness with a nice malt balance. Lasting pine aftertaste.

Medium body with soft carbonation. Dries out in the finish.

Great beer overall. Great balance. Really easy easy to drink. Happy to have it in Texas.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:03:30 | More by jhamp9

wil19b85

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 19:48:25 | More by wil19b85

thaghost

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 17:33:11 | More by thaghost

eliz108

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 15:44:39 | More by eliz108

capnamerica

Arkansas

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 15:03:45 | More by capnamerica

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 06:44:38 | More by HinghamRick