India Pale Ale - Goose Island Beer Co.

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I picked this up at Al's of Hamdpen, par of a mix-a-six, enjoyed chilled in a 1/2 pint.

The color is golden clear with thick white 2finger cap w/ ultra fine bead and thick lace clings. The smell is fruity, pine and floral from the hops with tons of caramel to bolster the citrus hop scents. The feel has a good balance of sweetness and bitterness with moderate carbonation and subtle spice with semi-sweet finish and light alcohol tinge.

The flavor has hints of orange zest with pine and light tangy yeast with subtle herbal hop flavors which go well with the light malt which tastes less sweet than expected with mild toasted grain elements and light pepper mixes with subtle grapefruit tinges in the semi-dry finish. Overall a solid IPA, I enjoyed the flavor with plenty of hops to dwell on while quaffing this -well balanced w/ a nice malt backbone.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2012 14:00:52 | More by Slatetank

davesway10

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-19-2013 11:48:24 | More by davesway10

cletusdog

California

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-19-2013 04:54:13 | More by cletusdog

obrike

Texas

3.79/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Part of the Goose Island mix 12 pack...

Pours a slightly burnt orange with an inch of off-white head...nice lacing on this one.

Getting more prominent sweet malty aroma than hops...the hops that are there are more floral than citrusy to me.

The flavor is more malt forward than hop forward...not that it's a bad thing. Tasty beer. The hops are not bitter at all, making this one a very easy drinker. Carbonation seems a bit low too, and it's not a dry finish either...quite refreshing actually.

This is a nice, simple and very drinkable IPA. Not a hophead dream come true, but a good easy drinking affordable IPA nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:01:25 | More by obrike

NJB145

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-19-2013 01:47:24 | More by NJB145

timothef

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-18-2013 23:12:53 | More by timothef

jono0101

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-18-2013 16:28:48 | More by jono0101

Bnoise11

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-18-2013 01:54:23 | More by Bnoise11

En29356

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-18-2013 01:54:02 | More by En29356

gregu2

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-18-2013 01:43:45 | More by gregu2

CSFerrier

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-18-2013 01:32:36 | More by CSFerrier

Imperial_Sapient_Groat

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-17-2013 18:51:15 | More by Imperial_Sapient_Groat

SHerninko

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11%

05-17-2013 13:25:12 | More by SHerninko

gpawned

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-17-2013 05:08:51 | More by gpawned

TeamMathis

West Virginia

3.76/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Clear. Golden amber. A decent lace of head lasts throughout the duration.
Smell: Pine and citrus.
Taste: Malty, grapefruit. Bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Well balanced. Dry.

I really like this English IPA. It is quite malty. The moderate bitterness is enjoyable. The grapefruit and pine are refreshing. Honestly, it's close to an American IPA. I would probably get this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:25:57 | More by TeamMathis

Nittanylion1991

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-17-2013 01:45:00 | More by Nittanylion1991

jburd19

Ohio

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-17-2013 00:43:08 | More by jburd19

57md

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a golden copper color with a finger of head, some of which sticks around for a bit leaving nice lacing on the glass. The nose has hop notes and some lemon as well. The flavor is a solid combination of malt and hops and the finish is dry and bitter. This is a pretty good offering for a single IPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 00:30:23 | More by 57md

Chuck_25

Kansas

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-16-2013 15:50:15 | More by Chuck_25

ajtorres311

Florida

2.75/5  rDev -28.2%

05-15-2013 22:49:22 | More by ajtorres311

tigermaniac72

Alabama

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-15-2013 21:34:06 | More by tigermaniac72

humpho

United Kingdom (England)

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

05-15-2013 15:09:23 | More by humpho

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-15-2013 13:09:22 | More by touchmeimsac

marct

Nevada

2.75/5  rDev -28.2%

05-15-2013 05:23:47 | More by marct

abcdefghijkyle

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

05-14-2013 21:09:56 | More by abcdefghijkyle