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Bedlam
Ale Asylum
- From:
- Ale Asylum
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- Belgian IPA
- ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- 92
- Avg:
- 4.14 | pDev: 10.39%
- Reviews:
- 142
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 12, 2020
- Added:
- Apr 03, 2010
- Wants:
- 101
- Gots:
- 154
Bedlam! A chaotic blend of Citra hops and Belgian yeast give this IPA aromas of summer fruits and a bright hop presence with a plush finish.
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Ratings by jera1350:
Reviewed by jera1350 from Minnesota
4.62/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.62/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Glowing burnt orange with a cloudy appearance due to the swirling and pouring of the yeast from the bottom of the bottle. Glistening off-white head of foam with great lacing.
Bright citrusy hops in a big way to go along with fruity and funky belgian yeast. What a powerful combo.
Belgian yeast that adds a nice funk, american hops and if I had to guess I would say citra, cascade and centennial. The bitterness is kept in a check by a honey and crackery sweet malt backbone. Some floral undertones also. So complex, yet blended so well.
Very smooth and soft on the palate. Finishes dry. A touch of warmth is felt down deep from the alcohol.
This drinks so amazingly well. I only grabbed two sixers of this and am now wishing I would have grabbed a case or more. Overall, this has to be my favorite american made belgian IPA. Love it!
May 02, 2012Bright citrusy hops in a big way to go along with fruity and funky belgian yeast. What a powerful combo.
Belgian yeast that adds a nice funk, american hops and if I had to guess I would say citra, cascade and centennial. The bitterness is kept in a check by a honey and crackery sweet malt backbone. Some floral undertones also. So complex, yet blended so well.
Very smooth and soft on the palate. Finishes dry. A touch of warmth is felt down deep from the alcohol.
This drinks so amazingly well. I only grabbed two sixers of this and am now wishing I would have grabbed a case or more. Overall, this has to be my favorite american made belgian IPA. Love it!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Itsmodelotime from Wisconsin
4.66/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.66/5 rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This beer is by far my favorite IPA it has great notes of hops and citrus without being too overpowering or heavy. There is no bad aftertaste and it has a good level of carbonation.
Dec 12, 2020Rated by Zenboy99 from Wisconsin
3.75/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Decent
Feb 04, 2019Reviewed by joeseppy from Illinois
3.79/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -8.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Billowy head and very cloudy. Aromas of pineapple, melon, fruity bubblegum, and mild yeast. Taste of hop, bitter fruit and mashed overripe bananas. Feel has a dry hop finish. Very dense yet clean. Nice balance of yeast and hop with mild malt undertone. I once tried having this after dinner and it's too filling. This is a meal in itself. Aroma is the winner here.
Aug 20, 2018Rated by tastocke from Illinois
4.24/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tasty. Decent nose. Hoppy, but it's a Belgian so it doesn't finish like a regular IPA. Has a bit of a cask aftertaste.
Dec 11, 2017Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California
3.53/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Appearance - Pours slightly hazy and copper orange in color with a half finger, off-white head. Sub-par retention results in a thin, broken layer of suds across the surface. Not much for lacing aside from the odd spot or two.
Smell - Slight citrus and spice with a strong undertone of mango and green banana funk.
Taste - Follows the nose. Spice and green banana with a bit of citrus hoppiness. Light, slightly toasty and caramel malt undertone. Some nuttiness. Yeasty Belgian funk lingers in the finish.
Mouthfeel - Light-to-medium bodied with fair carbonation. Slick, easy drinker with a dry, slightly flat finish.
Overall - Decent, but a bit too 'Belgian' heavy for my liking. Not enough assertive hop bite.
Nov 14, 2017Smell - Slight citrus and spice with a strong undertone of mango and green banana funk.
Taste - Follows the nose. Spice and green banana with a bit of citrus hoppiness. Light, slightly toasty and caramel malt undertone. Some nuttiness. Yeasty Belgian funk lingers in the finish.
Mouthfeel - Light-to-medium bodied with fair carbonation. Slick, easy drinker with a dry, slightly flat finish.
Overall - Decent, but a bit too 'Belgian' heavy for my liking. Not enough assertive hop bite.
Bedlam from Ale Asylum
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
749 ratings
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