Big Swell IPA - Maui Brewing Co.

kzoobrew

Michigan

3.73/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Review input from notes

Golden yellow body, fairly clear and free of sediment. Three finger antique white head. Head, made up of very fine bubbles, recede fairly quickly. Lacing is very sparse.

Aroma blends citrus, resinous pine and floral hop aromas. While the blend of scent is pleasant the aroma lacks intensity. Light bready malt aroma lies underneath.

Sweet citrusy hop and caramel flavor lays heavy on the tongue up front. A resinous pine flavor develops on the midpalate. This resinous flavor continues as the beer moves back. A very green resinous flavor is left lingering on the back of the palate.

Medium bodied IPA. Carbonation is moderate and appropriate. Smooth feel, slightly oily texture. The finish winds up a bit longer than what could be considered dry.

Not too shabby. Fairly drinkable, overall a decent IPA it is just not brewed to my preferences. A bit too much sweetness in the flavor, not fitting for the style. Respectable IPA but not the first one I would reach for in the style.

Serving type: can

12-18-2011 22:28:47 | More by kzoobrew

July2Nov

Hawaii

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-20-2013 03:37:04 | More by July2Nov

hilgart1

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-19-2013 02:32:00 | More by hilgart1

Syracuse12

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-16-2013 06:26:27 | More by Syracuse12

jaystooge

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +24.3%

05-11-2013 18:45:39 | More by jaystooge

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-08-2013 22:43:37 | More by megamass

leftoverburrito

Oregon

2.5/5  rDev -34.6%

05-08-2013 03:42:43 | More by leftoverburrito

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-04-2013 23:38:58 | More by Kelp

BeerRefugee

Oklahoma

3.91/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazy orange color. Big white head with good retention and lacing. Very nice aroma of citrus and piney hops along with some caramel sweetness. Flavor is similarly well-balanced. The caramel malt is a little more noticeable, but really enhances rather than detracts from the hoppiness of the beer. Medium-full bodied and a touch undercarbonated for my taste, but a really very good beer.

Serving type: can

04-30-2013 21:14:40 | More by BeerRefugee

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-28-2013 22:15:59 | More by spycow

JISurfer

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-25-2013 22:32:22 | More by JISurfer

DougLana

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-25-2013 17:51:53 | More by DougLana

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

3/5  rDev -21.5%

04-22-2013 22:29:16 | More by BlueMoon10

thomas2357

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-20-2013 03:16:03 | More by thomas2357

zacharko

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-20-2013 01:13:07 | More by zacharko

iSip

Colorado

2.68/5  rDev -29.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA: This beer pours with a clear golden body and decent head. The aroma is fruity. And the flavor is very fruity as well, I taste passionfruit or something like that. No hop bitterness. All in all, not bad for something different, but not up to par with the many competing IPA's out there when you are in the mood for a great IPA.

Serving type: can

04-16-2013 17:20:14 | More by iSip

prlykens

Colorado

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-16-2013 02:54:56 | More by prlykens

eawolff99

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-14-2013 03:26:35 | More by eawolff99

Dope

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Canned 12/10/12

A: Pours a clear amber with a good sized fizzy white head. Slowly fading head leaves minimal fluffy bits of lacing behind. Decent retention.

S: Mild grapefruit. A little caramel.

T: Again, mild grapefruit up front. Surprisingly sweet with a nice caramel backdrop. Brief wave of bitterness in the middle. Finishes with mild grapefruit and that sweet caramel pervading.

M: Medium bodied with a bit of a drying finish.

O: Hmph, not bad. Nicely balanced but simple. I enjoyed the flavors, they meld well and it goes down easily.

Serving type: can

04-12-2013 03:13:58 | More by Dope

omlooper

Missouri

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-10-2013 23:49:24 | More by omlooper

cletusdog

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-07-2013 23:58:31 | More by cletusdog

JReites

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-05-2013 23:43:37 | More by JReites

polopaul20

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-05-2013 20:23:38 | More by polopaul20

Blaze5445

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.7%

03-29-2013 23:38:52 | More by Blaze5445

TeachChefs

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-29-2013 23:00:07 | More by TeachChefs