Jaipur IPA - Thornbridge Brewery

beerdrifter

Germany

4.47/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Picked this up at my favorite beer store in Belgium, Dranken Geers. Nearly clear yellow pour with just a touch of orange. Nice two finger head with good retention and lacing. Wonderful citrusy, floral nose with hints of lemon, orange zest, tangerines, and grapefruit with just a touch of ginger. The taste mirrors the smell and is dominated by the huge citrus profile. Mouthwatering, juicy notes of tangerine, lemon, and grapefruit with a hint of mango and pine. A solid sweet caramel malt base balances out the resiny fresh hop bitterness perfectly. The mouthfeel is awesome as well with just the right amount of carbonation, a touch of oily hoppiness, and a really refreshing and crisp dry bitter finish. Once again Thornbridge has managed to come up with a spot on style interpretation that is totally drinkable. They have quickly become my favorite brewery. They just don't make a bad beer. One of the best IPA's I've ever tasted!

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2012 16:58:58 | More by beerdrifter

mrchrisray

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

06-20-2013 01:53:26 | More by mrchrisray

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-15-2013 01:53:35 | More by IPAchris

Sesam

Sweden

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-14-2013 20:31:25 | More by Sesam

dwren89

Virginia

3.26/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: great clarity, surprisingly pale gold color, much lighter than most English IPA, white, sticky, fluffy head

Aroma: Strong citrus aroma of grapefruit, orange, very little to no detectable malt aroma, clean yeast

Taste: fruity, citrusy, spritzy carbonation, much more American than English, very soft pale malt backbone that is only detectable really in the body; hops flavors ring through start to finish with a mildly bitter medium finish

Mouthfeel: Spritzy, carbonation lightens the body, you can only tell its medium bodied if you hold it in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing; very easy drinking, medium bitter, somewhat dry finish

Overall Impression: For a beer that is ranked this highly on Beeradvocate’s top beers in Britain, I honestly expected more. It is a little too light in body and malt character, and uses obviously American hops, to be considered an English IPA. When compared to the best Ameican IPAs, this would not have a prayer to make the top 50. That being said, it is quite refreshing, light on the palate, and thirst quenching.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 21:12:07 | More by dwren89

stcules

Italy

3.84/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Oranged yellow color, lightly veiled. White foam, decnt, not very beautiful.
Very pleasant smell, fresh, citrussy, grassy touches, maybe citron. A hint of hay.
Very good taste too, same notes, pleasnt citrus notes, chamomile, hay, fresh hop.
Good malty base, then a lot of hop, fresh and pleasant. Well balanced.
A good hop in the aftertaste, not too long, with earthly and citrussy notes.
Well done and pleasant beer, great drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2013 20:10:58 | More by stcules

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

4.06/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

From notes.

A - Cloudy light golden. Soapy one finger white head. Spotty lace with one finger of retention. Good stuff.

S - Super hoppy. Tropical, a little grape, grass.

T - Really juicy tropical hop flavour. Orange, giant tropical hop flavour.

M - Good carbonation, medium body, nice tropical bite.

O/D - A nice IPA. Lovely interpretation of the American style. Great hop profile, light, and really drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 15:35:27 | More by tbeckett

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-27-2013 20:01:41 | More by Kmat10

humulus

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-23-2013 19:20:50 | More by humulus

Schumatrix

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-21-2013 21:29:41 | More by Schumatrix

danieelol

Australia

3.86/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours totally yellow. Nice head and lacing.

Nose is all pine and grapefruit.

Taste is all pine and grapefruit.

Slightly "softer" IPA, lacks aggressive carbonation, but still has plenty of hops and seems perfectly fresh to my palate.

Nice IPA, doesn't have the body, resin or carb of many US takes but still perfectly enjoyable. Extremely drinkable.

Evokes a somewhat bigger Stone & Wood Pacific Ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 11:31:15 | More by danieelol

campfirebrew

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-18-2013 12:09:14 | More by campfirebrew

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-17-2013 18:49:18 | More by Slatetank

beernads

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-17-2013 08:12:26 | More by beernads

stevied71

Australia

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-16-2013 14:14:02 | More by stevied71

SimonTja

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

05-11-2013 19:21:00 | More by SimonTja

steverx8

United Kingdom (England)

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-08-2013 21:23:40 | More by steverx8

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a pint glass)
A- The clear deep yellow body supports a spongy snow white head and some nice strands of tiny bubbles glide to the surface.

S- The dry herbal floral hops have a nice musty lemon quality to them with some grainy pale malt notes that turn just a bit husky.

T- The dry finish of green hops is the first thing I notice. Then more woody and floral hop flavors come in and some dry woody pungent hops linger afterword with a skunky hint, not light-struck but more hops derived.

M- This beer has a medium light mouthfeel with a gentle fizz that complements the hops.

O- The nice dry British hops character is full with much softer pale malt flavors underneath. The dry hop character takes on an almost astringent quality but there is enough depth in the hops to counter that.

Serving type: on-tap

04-30-2013 18:23:42 | More by rhoadsrage

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%

04-27-2013 16:19:55 | More by Jason1337

His_Royal_Hoppiness

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev -1%

04-22-2013 20:32:32 | More by His_Royal_Hoppiness

dipso123

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

04-20-2013 01:10:52 | More by dipso123

John_Henry

Japan

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

04-07-2013 16:02:43 | More by John_Henry

jmkoscie

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1%

04-06-2013 23:37:06 | More by jmkoscie

mizx

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev -1%

04-06-2013 16:45:25 | More by mizx

KrisDLSmith

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1%

04-05-2013 03:19:06 | More by KrisDLSmith