Diamond Knot India Pale Ale - Diamond Knot Brewery

Bfarr

Washington

3.1/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Clear orange tinted light amber with a frothy tan head with good lacing. Light floral hop aroma with a little sweetness. Malty upfront with some spicy hops light floral bittering. slightly unpleasant hop lingering. A watery mouthfeel with thin carbonation.

This is a fairly balanced an easily drinkable IPA. It's a little too malty for my taste with the hops flavorful but not too bold. What turned me off mostly was the watery feel. It was very thin and did not compliment either the malt or hops. Certainly not bad but I won't be looking out for it too much.

Serving type: on-tap

06-20-2010 01:33:51 | More by Bfarr

brewandbbq

New Hampshire

3.9/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bottle.

Pours burnished copper with a chill haze and an inch-plus head of slightly off-white.
Decent lacing throughout the glass and a thin skim coat on the surface.

Aromatics are fairly subdued for the style. A blend of grainy malt, grapefruit, and a trace of pine. Husky with light citrus, but you have to really whiff for the hops.

Medium bodied with a crisp, textured mouthfeel.

Grapefruit pith, young pine bark, and husked malt start the palate. Shades of toasted biscuits and cereal follow through. Bitterness is spot-on for an IPA and the beer is quite dry and quaffable.

Finishes with a lingering pity bitterness, toasted grains and tannic citrus seeds.

Another decent, but not mind-blowing PacNW IPA. Cool label though.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2010 23:23:22 | More by brewandbbq

froghop

Washington

3.85/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

pours a semi-hazy amber with a medium size off-white head, and good lacing.

smell is of grapefruit, floral, citrus, slight amount of caramel, and a touch of pine.

taste is creamy, grain, citrus, lots of hops, a touch of pine, caramel, and some nuts, ends nicely bitter.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2010 03:27:59 | More by froghop

Chelsea1905

Washington

3.93/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

ours a coppper yellow, decent head that leaves some good heavy rings in the initial couple of mouthfulls.

Smell is light, hoppy, sligthly floral

Taste is nice and light, good hop and malt balance

Great light feel, a decent session IPA with just enough kick, could drink a couple of these easily

Scott

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2010 07:13:38 | More by Chelsea1905

flagmantho

Washington

4/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at the Diamond Knot brewpub in Mukilteo.

A: light but rich orange hue with a slight haze. Head is a finger of light white foam. Looks appealing to me.

S: sharp citrusy hops, a bit unbalanced with very little malt aroma coming through. I like it.

T: quite earthy with some citrus hops. Malt backbone is dry with a hint of toastiness. Overall, quite a nice IPA.

M: medium body with a good level of carbonation for the style.

D: a solid and tasty IPA; I'd gladly have a few of these in a session.

Serving type: on-tap

04-17-2010 20:11:00 | More by flagmantho

barleywinefiend

Washington

4/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazy gold with a creamy tannish head. Nose is full of citrus but not as grapefruity as some. Taste is surprisingly smooth. A faint malty sweetness overshadowed by a nice hop bite. Some ditrus, very dry, not a big hop oil IPA. Not oppressively bitter, this IPA is very easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2010 14:23:10 | More by barleywinefiend

wknight167

California

4.3/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Apearance - Pours a hazy amber orange with a one and a half finger head fades rather quickly to a cap.

Nose- Slightly sweet grapefruit and pine hops.

Palate- Grapefruit comes through strong just for an instant, then sweet tropical fruits emerge to set the stage for the hops. The same citrus and pine hops grow steadily, but do not try to accomplish too much. Nice balance.

Mouthfeel- Medium body and carbonation.

Drinkability- I could drink this all night and be happy about it.

Overall- After being unimpressed with the DIPA, my hopes weren't too high for this one, but I can see why it is their flagship. Diamond Knot, you have redeemed yourselves.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2010 00:30:39 | More by wknight167

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.41/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Middle of the road IPA. Still good. Really unremarkable in every way.

Appearance, amberish IPA appearance, clarity is there, if you're into that kind of thing.

Taste is very bitter, that's probably one of the things that is better than average. Alcohol is low, 6.2% I believe, not really low, but not over the top, middle of the road again. Plenty of bitterness, but not much in terms of hop flavor.

Its pretty standard stuff, high bitterness, some caramel.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2009 04:49:38 | More by Beerandraiderfan

joe1510

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22oz Bomber

This was generously shared by d0b, thanks for the sample Davey! Diamond Knot IPA shows off a deep golden body with hints at sunset orange. The color changes with each movement. A thick cap of perfectly white lacing sits atop the body and slowly falls to a skim coat the solid sheet lacing down the glass. The lacing left behind is some of the nicest I've seen in awhile and the body is perfectly clear. This is a damn fine looking IPA.

The nose is full of candied citrus. Candied orange and grapefruit skins are the first things that jump to mind while a light toffee malt backbone sits in back. Some earthy, piney hoppiness comes along with each deep pull but the candied citrus dominates the nose of this brew, when I say dominates I mean that in the lightest of ways. This is a fairly well balanced IPA from the smell of things.

The flavor profile seems to follow what the nose previously laid down. A toffee malt base lays down the foundation upfront before a wave of candied citrus rolls through mid palate. Again, orange and grapefruit being most dominant with the grapefruit aspect leaving behind some bitterness on the swallow. There's a little piney, earthy hoppiness here and there but it's hard to put a finger on and fairly faint overall. As a matter of fact almost all aspects of this IPA are on the lighter side of the spectrum and it well balanced.

The body is my only real knock on the beer. It's a little on the light side for my tastes, not thin especially, just slightly lighter than expected. A soft bitterness coats the back of the tongue and throat each swallow while the carbonation is soft and light. The finish is nice and dry allowing the bitterness that's present to shine through.

Diamond Knot's IPA makes for one hell of a sessionable brew. One that should be sold in 6ers as a matter of fact, because a bomber simply doesn't cut it. It's a tough glass to put down while each drink makes me immediately crave more.

This isn't your typical left coast IPA; it's much more balanced and doesn't necessarily smack me over the head with bitterness. Usually not my kind of IPA but in this case I'll make an exception, it's sort of an IPA Light, sounds bad I know but it's a good brew. Thanks again, Dave!

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2009 22:54:29 | More by joe1510

HopHead84

California

3.2/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Consumed on 8/14/2009 and poured into a snifter. Thanks Torry. Appears light golden with a frothy one finger white head. The nose is floral with some grapefruit and orange pith. Malt is slightly sweet and caramel. The flavor is bitter grapefruit against a backdrop of sweet caramel. Notes of orange are present and the alcohol is well hidden. The hops are rather dull in the flavor and in the aroma, making for an okay yet unimpressive IPA.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2009 02:41:52 | More by HopHead84

PDXHops

South Carolina

3.98/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap in a shaker pint.

Golden yellow slightly hazy body with a finger of off-white head. Retention is just OK, but lacing is pretty nice.

Pleasant bouquet. Fairly strong hoppy aromas- pine, grassy, touch of grapefruit. Some honeyish light malt.

Tastes really good. The bitterness is quite strong without being overpowering, thanks to the lightly sweet malt backbone- honey and baked apples. Grapefruit is a bit stronger than the nose led me to believe, but pine and grassy hops still lead the way.

Medium body, moderate carbonation. The malt dries out at the swallow, leading to a sticky bitter finish.

Overall impression: Very solid IPA. I could drink this stuff all afternoon.

Serving type: on-tap

07-16-2009 21:15:23 | More by PDXHops

gford217

Georgia

3.78/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bottle courtesy of riversideAK poured into a tulip.

This one pours a clear amber with a huge creamy beige head that recedes very slowly and leaves lots of lacing on the way down.

The aroma is dominated by light citrus fruits, especially pineapples and oranges with a little bit of grapefruit as well. There's also ample sweetness from the caramel malts.

The taste is definitely more bitter than I was expecting and has a little more grapefruit than the aroma. The caramel malts carry the backbone and there are some floral hops in the finish, leaving the slightly astringent bitterness to linger.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied and sticky with the citrus fruits and pine. The carbonation is light and soft.

This is a solid representation of the style and extremely enjoyable. The aroma is a bit fuller than the taste and the bitterness is a little bit astringent, limiting the drinkability slightly.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2009 02:21:24 | More by gford217

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.73/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle thanks to scrizzz. Pours a semi-hazy amber brown with a small white head. Aroma of sweet citrus, tropical fruits, and sweet malt. Flavor of bitter hops initially with some sweet malt in the finish. Mostly just bitter grassy hops here, not too much citrus/tropical fruit that I got from the tap version. Still a tasty treat though!

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2009 01:03:09 | More by LilBeerDoctor

RedDiamond

Oregon

3.3/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Some people rave about this beer. It is Diamond Knot's flagship and a very satisfying ale, but I can't bring myself to rave about it. It is clear brassy yellow and kicks up a breezy head of white foam and a sweet and sensual floral hop aroma. All parameters are workable and intact, and it is an easy beer to drink. But aside from the rich aroma, it doesn't go far in distinguishing itself.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2009 02:30:25 | More by RedDiamond

erikm25

Washington

4.1/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: From notes taken on 03/31/09. Pours a fiery mandarin orange. Hazy. Darker bronze hues. Solid creamy off white head. Good retention. Webbed lacing clings to the glass.

S: Floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and fresh smelling. Pungent. Apples and spices with an earthy malt character.

T: Solid bitter and sharpened hops. My first thought was that this bordered on a IIPA. Hits of peaches and grapefruit. Some solid sweetness is thrown in to help make this a tongue puncturing treat. No hints of alcohol. A slight honey tinge towards the back of each sip.

M: Medium to full bodied.

D: This beer was probably number one on my list to try since moving to WA. I was glad to finally grab a pint. A first rate IPA. I am anxious to try and IIPA from this brewery. Very drinkable and highly recommended for locals and tourists alike. What a fine beer.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2009 02:25:13 | More by erikm25

jujubeast6000

Texas

3.88/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reviewed 5/27/2006 (Tap @ Columbia City Alehouse, Seattle, WA):

Pours a brown, light brown color, good sized head, white, frothy. Very hoppy aroma, grapes, sweet, bitter. Pale dry taste, nutty aftertaste, semi-bitter, dry, slightly acidic. Very drinkable, clean taste.

Serving type: on-tap

01-15-2009 03:39:17 | More by jujubeast6000

ccrida

Oregon

4.33/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On draught at the brewpub, Diamond Knot's IPA is pale orange with a nice sized, tight bubbled white head leaving heavy, foamy lace.

Smell is bright hops, plenty of Columbus but nicely balanced but the fresh herbal Galena's they're so partial to, cedar like. A bit muted though, perhaps if I let it sit for awhile it would open up more, but this is served at the brewpub, where are their beers are ales, and I shouldn't have to wait for it to warm up from ice cold.

Taste is really nice and well balanced, nice and hoppy with just enough bitterness without beating up the palate. Really nice hoppy flavor, and exceptionally clean. With the dominance of DIPAs, it's easy to lose track of what makes a good IPA great, and it doesn't require obliterating hoppiness. But a firm punch never hurts.

Mouthfeel is crisp and dry, oily and medium bodied.

Drinkability is high, I've always loved this IPA and drink it anytime I can - the classic Puget Sound IPA in my book. At 6.2% it's stout enough to satisfy but also allow for that extra round you'll inevitably crave.

Serving type: on-tap

01-06-2009 00:58:10 | More by ccrida

Wetpaperbag

Washington

3.95/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had this on tap at Malt and Vine of Redmond. I know you can also get it at the Pump House in Bellevue.

The beer poured well with a finger of head that lingered slightly and left some nice lace. The hops were fruity and very floral smelling. The taste was good. The hops wasn't bitter or overwhelming, this brew had a nice balance of malt and hops. More hopyness of course because it was an IPA. Over all it was a nice beer, I wonder when they will have it on bottles, or if it will be just a tap only beer?

Serving type: on-tap

05-10-2008 19:38:43 | More by Wetpaperbag

canucklehead

British Columbia (Canada)

4.3/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

On tap at the Hillside Pub in Seattle this is one of the most sophiscated IPA's I have had in awhile. The pretty orange colour was set off by fragrant hops but what sets apart this IPA is the luscious finish which I can only describe as silky. I was happy as an Ivar's clam drinking this pint with no balance issues at all. Very worth the search.

Serving type: on-tap

04-21-2008 18:38:51 | More by canucklehead

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Copper-bronze, white head, very little retention, excellent lace.

S: Pine, nectarine & tangerine hops with some underlying American Pale malt.

T: Pine, tangerine & nectarine, light biscuity malt good bitterness. Better than 'good', but not quite a 4.5.

M: Moderate body, well-attenuated, dry finish, slight acidity.

D: Good.

Serving type: on-tap

08-11-2007 18:46:32 | More by Derek

kdoc8

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This IPA had a 6.0% ABV. It had a thick bubbly, white head. The color was reddish-amber and the smell was fantastic! Floral, sweet hops - strong and complex. The taste is hops up front and hops on the end - not as complex as the smell. Oh well - I'd still drink it again.

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2007 20:50:46 | More by kdoc8

RJLarse

Washington

3.93/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

This one was on tap at the Elk Public House in Spokane. Served in a pint glass.

Pours a rich gold color and is clear with a foamy white head.

The smell is very sweet and piney, juniper..

The taste is very sweet and less bitter for an IPA. There is a bit of a bread flavor to the beer.

Mouthfeel is crisp and clean, but just a bit cloying and filmy.

This is a very drinkable beer. Not sure what the ABV is but I get the feeling it's got a little kick to it. A very nice, unusually sweet and malty IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

02-25-2007 01:28:37 | More by RJLarse

doubleipa

Georgia

3.83/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at the Diamond Knot pub on our way from Seattle to Vancouver. Good frothy, white, half inch head with good lacing and not too cold. Nice big hoppy aroma. Typical floral/citrus. Not much in the way of pine, though. I was a little dissapointed though with the taste. Definitely not as hoppy as the aroma would have indicated. Still a good West Coast IPA. Maybe I get my hopes up when I smell a great hoppy west coast style beer.

Serving type: on-tap

10-19-2006 12:02:27 | More by doubleipa

xoqx

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This beer has a bright brassy color with medium head and little retention. It had nice rings of lace with each drink. The smell is that of a piney hop. This is a big and balanced beer. The first thing, before even the taste though, is that it’s rather rounded, soft and creamy for a bitter IPA. The hops just abound but there is so much honey malt flavor, very freshly brewed tasting, interspersed. The malts really have strong honey orientation, yet it’s a light taste, nothing sticky here. This is a very drinkable beer, the kind one thinks about a few too many times after having it. This is one to seek out of you’re an IPA fan.

Serving type: on-tap

10-11-2006 23:26:29 | More by xoqx

therica

Maryland

3.6/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The server said that this was her favorite. I'd already had a Mirror Pond Pale Ale and a New Belgium Skinny Dip on-tap, so I went with her choice. It went well with the few dozen oysters we were eagerly consuming, although it was not my favorite of the three (Mirror Pond).

Nice golden color although served after the head had long faded. Nice bouquet, the taste followed although it was a bit more gutsy than the bouquet would allude.

Taste overall was very nice, and left a strong hops bite in my mouth. I think I would like to try this on-tap again and have it handed directly to me, rather than sitting on a counter for 5 minutes until it's brought by a server.

Serving type: on-tap

09-21-2006 01:38:31 | More by therica