Massive IPA - Great South Bay Brewery

VonZipper

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-14-2012 18:28:32 | More by VonZipper

BrianCuoz

New York

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

03-21-2013 15:29:39 | More by BrianCuoz

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-02-2013 23:42:35 | More by tobelerone

JxExM

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

02-23-2013 21:42:47 | More by JxExM

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

01-31-2013 02:15:38 | More by jpd7374

beerloserLI

New York

3.8/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer pours out a nice golden color.

Not much of a nose to it. Slight citrus and a sence of the hops.

The taste is nice and comes off really hopped out. Some pine and citrus notes flow with the hops and the finish is nice and smooth. One of the better single ipas that you'll find on Long Island.

I really hope these guys start to offer some bottle/can forms of their brews soon.

Serving type: growler

01-05-2013 04:12:12 | More by beerloserLI

GFD400

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-01-2013 22:35:47 | More by GFD400

chuckrock

4.75/5  rDev +24.3%

12-15-2012 17:37:46 | More by chuckrock

plaid75

New York

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

On draft at The Lark, East Northport, NY.

Poured a medium brass hue with a one finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured predominantly piney hops with a round sweetness.

The taste consisted of an upfront spicy pine punch with a supporting grainy sweetness and some faint butterscotch. There was a considerable residual hop spice noted. The malts were a bit thin however.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style with a lingering piney spice.

Overall a tasty hop bomb. Could use a bit more bulk however.

Serving type: on-tap

12-06-2012 01:17:02 | More by plaid75

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

10-08-2012 01:15:14 | More by t0rin0

acp21178

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

09-25-2012 16:19:30 | More by acp21178

kevrob802

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

09-23-2012 15:47:31 | More by kevrob802

mtnwesdew

New York

4/5  rDev +4.7%

09-06-2012 13:56:36 | More by mtnwesdew

CHickman

New York

3.98/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Lark in East Northport, NY: pours hazy copper color with a creamy 1 finger tan head that faded and left a creamy oil slick-like layer on top and layers as it went down.

Smells of big hops up front with the aroma hitting my nose from a few inches away, with a mix of citrus hops, grapefruit, papaya, orange peel, pineapple, floral hops, herbs, piney hops, caramel, light spices and a sweetness like brown sugar; very hoppy nose that remains juicy and fresh smelling throughout, but has very little balance which is fine for me as I love a fine smelling hoppy IPA.

Tastes very hoppy, with citrus hops, grapefruit, papaya, orange peel, pineapple, lemon, floral hops, herbs, piney hops, caramel, lightly toasted grains, buttery crackers, sweet malt, mint, tea leaf, light spices like pepper, cinnamon and coriander, and a sweetness like brown sugar or syrup towards the end; light bitterness, which is surprising based on the big hop flavor.

Mouthfeel is creamy and oily slick, with a medium body, average carbonation and a slight bitter finish. This beer completely hides the ABV and is on the sweet side, but still pretty good overall.

Serving type: on-tap

08-02-2012 04:00:58 | More by CHickman

dextermcgurk

New York

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

07-08-2012 01:23:21 | More by dextermcgurk

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -21.5%

06-13-2012 01:49:00 | More by jenray

MikeConklin

New York

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

05-26-2012 03:42:54 | More by MikeConklin

Joshhod

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-23-2012 22:11:26 | More by Joshhod

disruptor32

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-07-2012 01:36:26 | More by disruptor32

Tschnab

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A- a golden orange hue with two inches of white foam and a scattering of thin lace.

S- grapefruit and pine mostly, a tiny malt presence brings out some doughy quality.

T- Sweet citrus juice and bitter peel, the finish is pine and some lemon, with a bready malt faintly in the background.

O- A very solid ipa here, and it is great on tap. I had it side by side with another ipa and Massive didn't hold up because of a thinner mouthfeel and less pronounced flavors. But don't get me wrong, it is a solid ipa.

Serving type: on-tap

04-23-2012 14:33:57 | More by Tschnab

BeerAcolyte

3/5  rDev -21.5%

04-04-2012 18:46:19 | More by BeerAcolyte

cestlavie

Yukon (Canada)

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-02-2012 04:23:05 | More by cestlavie

Gmann

New York

3.58/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a deep golden color with a brownish hue. The head is dense with good retention, settles into a chunky ring with some lacing on the glass.

The aroma is of a sweet bready malt with some brown sugar and honey notes. Not a sickly sweet aroma, which is nice. The hop aroma brings some grapefruit and orange notes. A touch of pine. Not a strong hop aroma but it is a nice profile.

The taste has more of a piney hop flavor with some grassy notes. Not much citrus or floral notes. The malt is bready and sweet, good base for a hoppy brew. Its a good bitter profile but not so much on the hoppy flavor.

Moderate body with tingly carbonation. Lightly bitter on the palate due to the good balance from the malt. Finishes with a slightly dry hop bitterness.

Well made IPA just not quite flavorful enough for my liking.

Serving type: growler

03-24-2012 22:15:55 | More by Gmann

beerguy24

New York

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-17-2012 04:18:11 | More by beerguy24

BlurryVisi0n

New York

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

Served unto a pint.

Appearance: golden amber, head was roughly 3/4" off the body.

Smell: slight floral, but comes off light.

Taste: amazingly complex, floral, piney, caramelly...absolutely no complaints in this department.

Mouth: medium to heavy, smoother than a stick of butter.

Overall: you know what, I want to buy a case of this, this is a great everyday IPA, only thing missing is a football game and a cigar.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2012 20:57:27 | More by BlurryVisi0n