Ipswich Original Pale Ale - Ipswich Ale Brewery

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours bright orange with a beige foamy head. Not much lacing here.

Great aromas all around. Toasty bread, fruity malt, hop leaf.

Where to begin. Malt sweetness with some bread/biscuit, substantial hop bitterness. Sweet, bitter, bread. Delicious.

Decent carbonation in this one. Medium body but still very very drinkable. Easy to put good portion of a six pack down -- great for all seasons. A real winner.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2008 18:14:38 | More by OtherShoe2

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-12-2013 21:10:34 | More by twenty5

kb2250

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-08-2013 21:41:11 | More by kb2250

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-29-2013 06:27:31 | More by Kelp

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-01-2013 21:15:36 | More by bluerabbit

Celtics76

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-28-2013 17:37:21 | More by Celtics76

brheuer

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-24-2013 15:30:07 | More by brheuer

MAbeerNE1

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

03-14-2013 19:28:52 | More by MAbeerNE1

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-10-2013 20:35:37 | More by spycow

noremac423

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

02-26-2013 01:53:37 | More by noremac423

WildMaverick1200

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

02-17-2013 05:26:25 | More by WildMaverick1200

Lagerhouserules

New York

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

02-10-2013 23:05:59 | More by Lagerhouserules

cliff1066

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-29-2013 04:44:43 | More by cliff1066

grittly

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

01-20-2013 16:43:40 | More by grittly

iemailjack

Florida

3/5  rDev -22.7%

01-08-2013 04:02:14 | More by iemailjack

neil2me

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.1%

01-03-2013 02:33:49 | More by neil2me

mj0126

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-30-2012 04:07:56 | More by mj0126

mdube0378

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

12-19-2012 13:28:45 | More by mdube0378

PatGreer

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-10-2012 01:08:57 | More by PatGreer

liquorpig

Massachusetts

2.5/5  rDev -35.6%

12-07-2012 22:57:48 | More by liquorpig

Packman4IL

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

12-07-2012 13:10:36 | More by Packman4IL

angrybabboon

Rhode Island

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Consumed 12/7/12

Appearance: Pours a cloudy, medium amber - some dark gold and copper - large, fluffy, rocky, off-white head - leaves blobs of lacing behind

Smell: Earthy, bready, toasty, and fruity - toasted light bread with some biscuits - some light and dark fruits - lots of yeasty esters, like apples, pears, and plums - earthy, rock-like, and herbal elements - some sweetness

Taste: In a word, unique - a bit off for an English Pale Ale, definitely not an American Pale Ale, but it's tasty so whatever - lightly toasted white bread, some light biscuits, and some pale grains - fruity, with a range of light fruits and dark fruits (see above) - lightly herbal, tea-like - lightly grassy hops, some bitterness - some sweetness

Mouthfeel: Medium body, smooth, nicely carbonated

Overall: Classic

I drank a lot of this when I was first getting into beer. Years later, it's actually a bit different than I remember. It's way more complex. And it's very unique. From my experience, this is actually best on tap. This is definitely worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2012 06:59:46 | More by angrybabboon

tommyd313

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

12-07-2012 00:35:40 | More by tommyd313

nquigley16

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

11-18-2012 18:20:09 | More by nquigley16

RBorsato

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +16%

11-06-2012 19:52:58 | More by RBorsato