Rumble IPA - Great Divide Brewing Company

RonfromJersey

New Jersey

3.48/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Growler from FreeBridge.

It's National IPA Day. I pulled out my Great Divide tee at random this morning. Rumble is one of the $5.00 growlers today. I have to try this.

Red orange body. High clarity. Three fingers of bubbly snow white rocky froth. Very good lace.

Aroma is oak and vanilla. Earthy hops. Nothing as big as hoped and expected.

Big splash of caramel. Then oak and vanilla. Earthy hops. Undercurrent of citrus. Needs more of the citrus.

Rich medium plus mouthfeel.

Good and tasty, well worth trying, but not special, as an IPA. Stay with Titan and Hercules for GD IPAs on a regular basis. It's a very good American Strong Ale.

Serving type: growler

08-03-2012 03:47:52 | More by RonfromJersey

philerman

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

From a growler filled at the Cranbury (NJ) BuyRite into British-style pint glass.

Pours a pleasing copper color with about a finger's worth of head. Slight pine smell. Initial taste is crisp, mostly the carbonation. Very hoppy mouthfeel that also contributes to betraying it's somewhat hefty ABV. A bit of a sour aftertaste.

Serving type: growler

09-12-2011 23:47:47 | More by philerman

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

growler poured into pint glass - thanks to acviencko for sharing

Pours a hazed burnt orange with golden tones. A thinner white head fades into some cloudy film with a few patches of lacing on the glass.

Leafy hops and herbal tones in the nose. Some hints of bready malt and caramel, biscuit-like tones persist. Faint sweetness and alcohol.

Bitter up front with piney hops and some leafy herbalness. The malt is fairly large with bready tones and drizzled caramel. Some sweetness runs through the middle with light citrus, giving way to more bittering hops towards the finish, which is dry and lingering.

Medium body, well carbonated, creamy on the tongue, lingering and sticky on the tongue. A pretty solid IPA from Great Divide, although I might prefer Titan or Hercules to this.

Serving type: growler

08-05-2011 02:09:51 | More by xnicknj

PCampbell

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 64 oz. growler into a tulip glass. A nice amber/copper color to it with a light tan head and nice lacing on the edges.

On first smell it gives off a nice aroma from the oak and the hops. Smells of pine, vanilla, oak, citrus hops and some malt to give it some backbone. When you taste it, it starts off with the caramel malts and has citrus flavors that come up later and finishes dry. Has a nice mouthfeel and is somewhat smooth with a nice amount of carbonation.

A nicely made oak-aged IPA, it's a little different from all the other IPAs out there which is good. Worth a taste if you're a fan of IPAs.

Serving type: growler

07-10-2011 20:19:50 | More by PCampbell

emmasdad

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler courtesy of Ratman, and shared with a group. Poured a beautiful dark orange color with a wisp of light tan foam on top. Aromas of citrus, floral hops and caramel. On the palate, this one is medium bodied, with a little oak, caramel and some good hops.

Serving type: growler

06-27-2011 00:00:27 | More by emmasdad

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle. bottled on July 17, 2012. served into a nonic pint.

A: a reddish hue. hazy, but nothing crazy. head is slightly off-white. retention I great. lacing I spotted.

S: very woody. a lot of cedar. with the hops, smells similar to a cupcake.

T: very sweet, slightly vanilla. a little woody. a serious oak/tannin flavor that is prevalent but not overbearing. the oak plays nicely with the amount of hops that are behind this brew.

M: average carb on a medium/full body.

D: good, but similar to most things of the style, not a brew that should be oak aged. not sure how much time affected this (being about 8 months old...), perhaps the hops would have been more in the forefront and the oak would be a side-note...? who knows. good, but not great is my conclusion.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2013 14:31:49 | More by Jimmys

TwelveOunces

Kentucky

3.95/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on tap

This IPA pours a very hazy orange golden color. The beer isn't very bold on the nose. The flavor caught me off guard. There is a lot of oak character in this beer, a strong woody flavor. There is a nice hop profile of fresh juicy citrus like orange and mango but it isn't too bold. This is more of a balanced IPA. The malts are bready and mostly pale malts if I were to guess. A solid IPA, I prefer their Titan but not a bad choice.

Serving type: on-tap

01-22-2013 00:11:01 | More by TwelveOunces

screamking

Ohio

3.03/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

12oz bottle in pint glass.

Appearance-pours a very cloudy orange. 3

Aroma-orange, little grapefruit, doesn't smell to hoppy,slight lemon peel. 3.25

Taste-bitter hops with citrus, you get the sourness of grapefruit, there is some small malt notes. 3

Feel-medium body, alcohol comes in then leaves you with a bitter feel. 2.75

Overall-this would be better enjoyed with food. I could see drinking this eating steak or some other beef on a summer day. I wouldn't buy it again, but wouldn't think twice if someone else offered it to me. 3

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 22:13:13 | More by screamking

ehammond1

California

2.33/5  rDev -39.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 1.5

On Tap

Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA

A clear, but dark amber and copper in color with a gorgeous, very persistent, inch-high khaki colored head. I even remarked how pretty this beer was in the glass when it was delivered to me. Leaves messy, irregular spiderwebs and lines of lace down the glass. A gorgeous, sticky IPA.

The aroma is intensely oak-forward along with sweet, sharp caramel notes, and some pine needles/sap. It doesn't resemble an IPA, as the combination of the oak and malt bill is dominant. It's simple, powerful, and not particularly pleasant, especially given the known style.

Unfortunately, the flavor is just as bad as the aroma, if not worse. This is by far the oakiest beer I've ever tasted, and the pine needle flavors and big combination of sweet malt character doesn't help. Moderate hop bitterness doesn't make this any more drinkable.

Medium bodied with crisp, high carbonation.

I couldn't drink this one. Had maybe 4 ounces before pushing it away and ordering a Sculpin.

Serving type: on-tap

01-03-2013 18:59:04 | More by ehammond1

jjchristiano

New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Got the Rumble IPA in a Great Divide Sampler 12 pack I was given for Christmas.
Poured into my Harpoon Pint Glass.
A little hazy due to some yeast sediment in the glass.
Was garage temperature in December (45 degrees F)
Smelled like a good amount of hops typical of an IPA but really was not over the top hoppy on the taste. Great mouthfeel as it was perfect carbonation and had a creamy feel.
I really liked this first beer I've had from this Colorado Brewery.
Looking forward to the 2 more bottles of this in the 12 pack.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2012 01:56:00 | More by jjchristiano

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

3.98/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a light amber color, with a thin off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains caramelized malts, vanilla, citrus and a good amount of hops.

T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of vanilla, caramel and citrus in a prominent display of oak-aging. Then a strong but not over-powering hops bitterness comes in. The malt character is hearty and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet.

M: Crisp and very smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: Tasty, goes down very easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a good IPA to drink for a long time if you’re not looking for a hop-bomb.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 02:34:09 | More by TheManiacalOne

portia99

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle (bottled 8/19/12) poured into an Alchemist tumbler.

A - Pours a medium amber filled with a thick cloud of yeast suspended throughout the liquid. Three fingers of off-white head show outstanding staying power and lasts for many minutes. Webs of sticky lacing cling to the glass all the way down to the bottom.

S - Quite fruity and estery...very yeasty and breadlike malt character. Hops are spicy and a bit floral. Wood is noticeable but rather subtle. Seems more malty than hoppy in balance.

T - Ctirusy/grapefruity hops up front, followed by some earthy and woody flavors. Caramelly sweet malt, solid hop bitterness that lingers into the aftertaste.

M - Body is medium...medium-low carbonation, more creamy than tingly. Wood becomes more prominant as the beer warms. Alcohol is hidden well.

O - Overall balanced IPA. Not especially heavy on the hops...more of balanced and malt forward example of the style. Wood adds some nuances and becomes more noticeable as the beer warms. Easy drinker...feels quite sessionable, even at 7.1%. A solid yet not very memorable IPA...I'd have another, but not on the top of my list to go back to.

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2012 00:57:44 | More by portia99

Ryby

4.9/5  rDev +26.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is a great aged IPA. It doesn't get any better then this. The appearance and smell is excellent. The taste is a bit hoppy at first but then the finish is so crisp and delicious . You can taste the oak/pine and citrus with a hint of caramel. So far its my favorite from the great divide.

Serving type: on-tap

12-08-2012 03:58:56 | More by Ryby

mfnmbvp

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle, bottled on date reads June 11, 2012 so this beer is about 6 months old chillin in the bottle.

A - Pours a nice orange color with a decent two finger head that chills for a little bit, with a nice bit of lacing coming on down the glass.

S - Can definitely smell the oak coming through in the nose, not a lot of hop presence on the smell. Maybe just a slight hint of booze at the end.

T - Ah yes, this beer is just delightful. The vanilla oak flavor is just wonderful. There is little bit of a warm booze finish in there, but it is minimal.

M - Nice sticky resinous mouthfeel, the vanilla lingers for a bit, which is very nice indeed.

Overall, I love this beer. I will definitely buy this again.

Great Divide Rumble Oak Aged IPA ---4.5/5

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2012 02:18:33 | More by mfnmbvp

horshack7

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: A little bit hazy but a good copper color. The head is off white and is around two fingers thick.

Aroma: Sweet malty notes. Grapefruit, piney a very minor butteriness in the nose. Mild hints of apple and pear and light tropical fruits.

Taste: Rather sweet in the front a simple syrup. Tropical fruits, the hops are citrusy but not a tremendous amount there certainly grapefruit notes but it's mostly a malty beer. The mouthfeel is smooth with a slight dry finish.

Notes: A very unique American I.P.A due to it's sweetness but still tasty. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2012 01:52:27 | More by horshack7

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a snifter.

A: Hazy amber with small particles and two-finger, white, frothy head that lasted a couple minutes and left a nice film. Great lacing.

S: Caramel malt and fruit. Hops.

T: Moderate sweetness and solid bitterness. Oak and caramel malt. Matches the nose pretty well.

M: Medium bodied with fizzy carbonation. Smooth and slightly dry.

O: This beer smells really nice, and I like that it's an oak aged IPA.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2012 04:40:32 | More by SolipsismalCat

snaotheus

Washington

4/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass

Pours slightly cloudy coppery with a small clear-pale head, medium amount of slow fine carbonation. Little flakes of sediment drifting around the bottom. Smell is musty, damp, slightly smoky.

Taste is heavily influenced by the oak, very woody, which makes me think of a lot of barleywines I've tasted (without the heavy alcohol flavor, of course). Plenty of hops behind that, with some citrus and floral characteristics. Fairly sweet.

Mouthfeel is pretty light. Overall, this is a nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2012 20:35:32 | More by snaotheus

Florida9

Illinois

3.3/5  rDev -14.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reddish copper brown. Served with a minimal bit of white head. Nice bit of lacing. Not overly aromatic, but there is some oak, some light citrus hops, and an unpleasant skunkiness. Flavor is off:mildly malty, vanilla and citrus, but the mix dosnt blend we'll together. Medium bodied. Not overly enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

11-17-2012 02:09:24 | More by Florida9

beerthulhu

New Jersey

3.4/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

- Aged on American & French oak. Bottled on 6/12/12, consumed 11/10/12.

A: Coppery color with a light turbidity of suspended yeast goodies. Visible carbonation was at a stand still, the head was frothy, with an oatmeal tint, small and not holding with a slight speckled lacing.

S: Piney-oak scent, fresh, more alcohol toned. Dry toasted graininess. Leans more towards the oaky nature rather hoppy.

T: Oaky toasted grain and pine, nice toasted base, gentle warmth from the 7.1%. light dry pine based with a floral touch of kilned lemon peels. A dry beginning with a splash of wet burbon citrus coming on the close.

M: Frothy mouthful, light to medium fullness, dry warmth of alcohol and pine.

O: Decent balance of wood aged attributes more so then hops. Oaky wood. Better then average but falls a bit short of a solid good. Flavor is a bit muted, ones fine.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2012 23:52:44 | More by beerthulhu

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle was poured into a pint glass.

Appearance: The beer poured a dismal head that reduced to a thin layer. It is a pale orange color with some clarity, sediment, and bubbles coming up through the glass.

Smell: citrus and grapefruit aromas, followed by bready and caramel notes. There was buttery and fruity notes.

Taste: Hop flavors are more noticeable, caramel malts are nice and sweet, lingering bitterness, some bready notes, oak, vanilla, and spicy hop deliciousness.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, medium bodied, medium carbonation, oakey, and delicious.

Overall: At first, I didn't know what to think of this beer. It actually turned out better than I thought and can't wait to try it out on draft someday.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2012 20:58:11 | More by Flounder57

Maltmaiden

Alabama

4.35/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Light brown with notes of amber. Small head but leaves a little film throughout.Only a touch of cloudiness.

Hops on the nose. A touch of alcohol. Banana bread? Honey or maple.

Definitely taste the hops upfront and then secondly the alcohol, though it’s not offensive. Kind of has a whiskey taste. I don’t taste the banana bread so much…maybe b/c of the whiskey/hops flavor, but I do detect the touch of sweetness which Im leaning towards it being honey rather than maple syrup.

Very smooth mouthfeel. I was expecting it to be a tiny bit astringent but it’s not at all.

Overall: man this is a beer to take your time with. A very deep and complex character that really shows that it is a truly unique style. A rainy day beer. Would love to have it once in a while, but not often…even though it’s absolutely delicious. And I’ll add that it’s pretty high gravity…

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2012 14:46:29 | More by Maltmaiden

GilGarp

Colorado

3.8/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bottled 06/20/2012.

Served cold in a pint glass.

Ruble is a crystal copper color with sticky white head.

Aroma is a strong combination of hoppy and oaky vanilla.

Flavor is nice and hoppy but very very smooth with elements of oak barrel aging.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied and nicely carbonated. Smooth and balanced.

Overall a solid IPA but I'm not a fan of aging it.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2012 02:48:08 | More by GilGarp

DovaliHops

California

3.95/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours an almost-clear amber color with a small white head that disappears quickly. Scent is not hoppy at all. More malt and french oak than anything. The wood and vanilla aromas are great, but would never be able to tell this was an IPA from the aroma. Granted, this bottle is like 8 months old. Taste is initially vanilla with some booze...more booze than expected from a 7% beer. The wood-aging of this beer definitely added some boozy characteristics to it, which makes up for the lack of hops. Very mellow hops... I would not call this beer an IPA. Caramel malt and vanilla, with pleasant oak flavors. Mouthfeel is light-medium bodied, and somewhat velvety. Drinkability is high. Overall, this is not a good example of an IPA. DFH Burton Baton does a way better job of demonstrating this kind of style. However, this beer is still DAMN TASTY. Love the vanilla and oak flavors.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2012 07:05:35 | More by DovaliHops

brureview

Massachusetts

4.45/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bottle date 6/12.
I thought that an older bottle date for this IPA would possibly degrade the flavor four months later. But I was pleasantly surprised.

The beer poured a beautiful copper color with a two finger head.

Strong aroma of vanilla and oak.

The mouth feel is smooth.

The finish is enhanced by the aroma which remains with warming.
There is an intense complex taste of fruit, oak and vanilla.

This is a winner. Will drink again soon.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2012 00:23:10 | More by brureview

dogma46an2

Alabama

4.63/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- was cloudy not as clear as i thought it to be the color although was proper and true to style with slight rust on a golden hue .

S- was proper with citrus aromas like grapefruit and mandarin acompanied by a slight oak note the was hidden in the background .

T- the flavor notes were almost on point beautiful malt backbone. nice citrus hops but a bit to much on the oak .

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 03:38:05 | More by dogma46an2