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Fat Tug IPA
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rAvg: 4.36
pDev: 8.26%
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Driftwood Brewery
British Columbia
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Canada
Style | ABV
American IPA
| 7.00%
ABV
Availability:
Year-round.
bottle (64)
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Notes:
Fat Tug is a northwest style India Pale Ale that is characterized by an intense hop profile of grapefruit & melon and restrained malt notes. At 7 % alc/vol and 80+ IBUs this beer delivers layers of aroma and flavor that is sure to satisfy anyone with a thirst for all things hoppy!
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northyorksammy
Ontario (Canada)
3.85
/5
rDev
-11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours slightly cloudy grapefruit with hige white foamy head that leaves lots of spider web lacing down the glass. Wafts C-hop. Tangerine and orange citrus taste, very drinkable. Not astringent but a little numbing of the tongue. Carbonation is right there, this is a very fresh bottle. A little funky in the finish, but this makes it all the more interesting.650 ml, thanks Brian, and thanks Derek for the recommendation.
Serving type: bottle
04-05-2011 03:08:01 |
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mikesgroove
South Carolina
4.6
/5
rDev
+5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Another new one for the day, this was the big DIPA we were missing yesterday afternoon so we needed to find one to make a grand appearance and here we had it. Served cold and split into two pint glasses, this was consumed on 04/24/2011.
What a nice pour that came out of this one. A lighter than I would have expected amber color, was almost a golden pale with loads of carbonation and a huge billowing white head that sat on top with a large amount of foam that stuck to the sides and dripped down the glass.
A huge aroma then came wafting through the air. Lots of orange rind, grapefruit, and hints of lemon that layer on top of a light grain and bready base that offers a nice touch of balance but without distracting from the real gem here that was the since hop. Very light for as strong as it was, I really did not expect that at all. It was almost trying to deceive you with its full strength as the light hops and lingering dryness in the flavor left you thirsting for more, but at over 10% you were quickly reminded of its real strength.
Overall a very solid DIPA. It comes with a long line of simcoe forward big ipas that have come before it but this one really works. Besides you have to love the Canadian aspect to it, overall a hit and a nice way to roll into the mid afternoon.
Serving type: bottle
04-25-2011 22:26:04 |
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barleywinefiend
Washington
4.18
/5
rDev
-4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A: Poured a nice glowing orange with good carbonation, nice white cap and some good lacing
S: Melon and citrus dominate but it was oretty subtle overall
T: Starts out with a nice melon note blended and followed by some orange peel, light grapefruit on a caramel bread base. A good but subtle hop bite resides, especially mid body and finish. Booze is nicely displayed but balanced.
M: Medium bodied, balanced, tasty, well carbonated
O: Good to very good. A treat to drink.
Serving type: bottle
06-01-2012 03:57:23 |
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lacqueredmouse
Australia
3.15
/5
rDev
-27.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
On-tap at The Whip in Vancouver, BC.
Pours a bright, coppery orange colour, with a mild, but filmy head of off-white. Patchy, sudsy, crackly lace forms as the head subsides. Strong streaming carbonation races through the solid body. Looks nice.
Nose is pungent and sharp with under-ripe orange, laced with stewed fruits and butterscotch. Simcoe, my old friend? Slight mild piney greenness pokes its head in as well. It's OK, but it really pushed all my "Warning! Warning! Generic American IPA Alert!" buttons.
Flavour is similar. There's no intrinsic sweetness to the brew, but the hops lend a caramel stewed sweetness to the mix that cloys with the big direct bitterness. The light feel on the palate means that there's a really pronounced hop vector slicing bitterly across the tongue. Finish is bunched and compressed, but stretched longitudinally at the back of the palate, giving a broad residual alpha bitterness.
I was shocked when I saw how highly this beer is regarded on BA. This really felt like a pretty standard, if highly-hopped IPA, that didn't really think about the balance in its flavour profile. As far as I was concerned, this is really average stuff.
Serving type: on-tap
08-05-2012 08:47:00 |
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stakem
Pennsylvania
4.2
/5
rDev
-3.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Bomber into a pint glass, thanks to psiweaver for the opportunity to try this generous extra via a recent trade. No freshness dating to be found and it appears to be filtered/no sediment in the bottle.
This brew appears a clear color of copper with a creamy topping of 2 fingers worth of rich yellowish stained head. There is a light amount of haze keeping this brew from being perfectly clear and bubbles rise to the surface in support of the head. As the cap slowly fades, it produces patches and spots of lacework all over the glass.
The aroma of this brew is bright citrus hop notes that come across with a touch of pine and resinous rindy characteristics. There is a mild catty scent that dare i say suggests a touch of stinky cheese in there as well. A touch of grassiness lingers throughout which adds some nice depth. Overall quite enjoyable. As it warms, it picks up some toasted caramel malt scents that provide a light sweetness to this brew's scent.
The taste of this brew is bitter with a rindy touch that immediately draws thoughts of alcohol grapefruit juice upon my first sip. It lingers with a resinous cling inside the mouth that turns a bit catty mixed with grassy notes but maintains a bitter fruity flavor consistently. There is a very mild sweetness to this brew that is a cross between rindy fruits like grapefruit and a sweetness somewhat like a toasted type of caramel malt. This brew finishes crisp and refreshing which is interesting for something in the 7% range.
There is a solid warming factor from the alcohol's inclusion, that 7% abv is felt through and through without any suppression. However, the alcohol is well integrated and enjoyable with the flavors that exist. It is medium bodied and modestly carbonated. Overall well balanced and enjoyable, I would certainly drink this again if given the opportunity.
Serving type: bottle
05-15-2011 20:01:45 |
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Derek
British Columbia (Canada)
4.5
/5
rDev
+3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
The much anticipated IPA from Driftwood...
A: Clear gold with a white head, great retention and lacing.
S: Huge, perfumy aroma. Plenty of tangerine and grapefruit rind, floral, pine and a little cattiness.
T: Pine, grapefruit rind, nectarine, tangerine, assertive bitterness, candied pineapple, sponge toffee, mild alcohol, great stuff!
M: Moderate body is smooth, with a modest carbonation and a light hop acidity.
D: If you're a hop head and think 7% isn't sessionable, THINK AGAIN!
This is right up there with Red Racer... a hop lovers dream. I'm not sure if there's quite as much finishing (aroma) hops, but there's plenty of flavour and a bit more bitterness.
An all-around great brew!
Serving type: bottle
11-09-2010 03:49:59 |
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dirtylou
Washington
4.5
/5
rDev
+3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
22oz bomber, consumed during the super bowl
GO GIANTS
from notes
appearance: served in my delirium chalice, glowing orange-amber body, frothy beige lace
smell: fresh citrus zest, some of that lovely NW pine, tangerine, honey, black peppered cracker
taste: bright fresh flavors - citrus zest, ruby red grapefruit, spruce and pine, pepper, crackery malts, the perfect touch of sweetness and alcohol. The hops are clean and fresh - another fantastic IPA from north of the border
mouthfeel: fresh and vibrant
overall: great stuff
Serving type: bottle
02-19-2012 22:58:07 |
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smakawhat
Maryland
4.13
/5
rDev
-5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the bottle into a nonic pint glass.
A very pale amber body, somewhat cloudy, but with nice orange hues, and beautiful rising carbonation. Head is three fingers deep and large with a big giant cap and off white in color. Speckled lacing peppers the glass all over.
Great dry pine hop nose on this. A real nice aromatic sense of citrus orange zest hints at the back. Spritzy. Faint sweet malts too. Fantastic bouquet.
Palate manages to take a back seat and let the smells do the talking. Soft palate with a somewhat juicy body. Hop angle seems dialed down a bit, but a good simple light toasty sugar malt brings up much of the flavor profile. A real nice soft body, airy in feel, with little carbonation. Hop angle seems subdued with a quick bitter, and a light aftertaste and prickly sensations.
Overall the nose brings the impression of greatness, but it becomes just a good solid IPA in it's own right. Tasty!
Serving type: bottle
10-08-2012 20:53:16 |
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wordemupg
Alberta (Canada)
4.5
/5
rDev
+3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
650ml bottle poured into tulip april16 2011
A clear orange copper with decent carbonation feeding a solid two fingers of off white that retains quite well and leaves lots of scattered lace
S citric hops are very apparent, pineapple, grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, lime and the list goes on in terms of tropical fruit. There's also a little spring forest both pine and just a little spruce, zero booze and just enough malty toffee to keep the hops from having complete control
T thankfully it mimics the smell quite well but with more citric rind opposed to the fruity flesh, pretty solid IPA going on here and I'm proud of the fact this is from my preferred side of the border because it could hold its own against anything from state side
M medium bodied and has a nice bitter bite without stripping the enamel off my teeth, flavors linger and the carbonation's just right
O zero flaws and close to perfection in many areas, I could drink myself stupid with this beer without thinking twice if I only had the chance here in Alberta
this really is a kick ass IPA from "our" West Coast, an IPA and 1/2 perhaps and oh so worth seeking out. An entire bomber went down in no time flat and if I had regular access to this I'd be drinking it daily. If your an agent reading this DO WHAT EVER YOU CAN TO GET THIS BEER/BREWERY IN YOUR ALBERTA PORTFOLIO, if your just a geek off the street drink this every time you get the chance. Did I mention chickenm is the man for getting this bad boy into my filthy hands?
Serving type: bottle
04-17-2011 06:19:32 |
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drpimento
Wisconsin
4.65
/5
rDev
+6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Wow, excellent beer! Poured at a good temperature with a decent sized, foamy, cream-colored head that settled after a bit and some lace. Color is a clear amber with lots of tiny bubble trails. Aroma is hop, malt, caramel, wet grain. Flavor's where this really shines: similar to nose, but so much richer with just enough sweet to perfectly match the already balanced bitter and carbonic tang, plus pine resin, a little grapefruit, toast, toffee, wheat. Body and carbonation are perfect. Finish is like flavor, of average length, and super drinkable. Wish I had loads more and that we could get it here in La Crosse, Wis.
Serving type: bottle
10-27-2012 01:14:21 |
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canucklehead
British Columbia (Canada)
4.83
/5
rDev
+10.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Step up to the top of the IPA class in BC . An IPA that delivers all the hoppy goodness that we expect but with a complex piny , grapefruity finish that is backed up with tons of malt. I found it very balanced but not shy on the hops. Central City , Phillips and Tree are all available in Government stores in 6 packs making them more accessible and easier to consume but this may be my favourite BC IPA
Serving type: bottle
02-04-2011 18:43:03 |
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superspak
Michigan
4.38
/5
rDev
+0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 ounce bottle into tulip glass, no bottle dating but this should be pretty fresh. Pours lightly hazy golden orange color with a nice 3 finger dense off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Thick soapy lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of big pineapple, mango, lemon zest, orange rind, herbal, floral, pine, grass, and earthy spiciness. Excellent aromas with great balance and hop complexity. Taste of big grapefruit, orange rind, pineapple, herbal, floral, pine, and earthy spiciness. Good amount of floral bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, pineapple, herbal, pine, floral, and earthy spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Great balance and complexity of hop flavors; with a nice bitterness/sweetness balance as well. No cloying flavors on the finish at all. Medium carbonation and body; with a fairly creamy and sticky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with nearly zero warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a fantastic IPA! Excellent hop complexity and balance; very smooth and crisp to drink. Extremely enjoyable.
Serving type: bottle
10-08-2012 03:52:12 |
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maximum12
Minnesota
3.88
/5
rDev
-11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to Rutager for sending this extra from one of my favorite locals in North America, Vancouver. 22 oz. bottle split with my wife while watching the end of The Truman Show, which happenend to be our first date. Well, second first date. Nevermind.
Pour is an unclear but not hazy orange with gentled carbonation. Nose is a fall cornucopia of fruits: honeydew, grapefruit, orange, pale malts. Going in the correct direction.
Fat Tug begs for a comment, so I'm not going to make one. Lovely hops on this babe, reaching out & giving the tongue a good shlap of bitterness, followed with fainter flavors of pine, citrus. The bitterness doing the tugging here. Nice pale malts, light sweetness. Drinkable. I could do this bomber.
Nice IPA that showcases bitterness, but without a whole lot of complexity. Luckily, that's my favorite part of an IPA. Very good beer.
Serving type: bottle
03-27-2013 02:47:33 |
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grub
Ontario (Canada)
4.2
/5
rDev
-3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
another bottle that Viggo brought over. thanks eric!
22oz bottle. sampled jan 9/2011.
pours nearly clear deep gold with a big dense cream coloured head. the head drops slowly and leaves plenty of lace as it falls.
aroma is great. resiny pine. grapefruit and orange. bit of tangerine. honey and caramel. bit of toffee. white bread and cracker. bit of biscuit. hint of alcohol. lightly spicy.
taste is good. just over medium bitterness level. resiny pine and grapefruit. orange. bit of tangerine. slightly powdery. light alcohol. white bread and cracker. bit of biscuit. spicy and slightly earthy hop character too, a neat blend of english and american traits.
mouthfeel is good. just over medium body, but with a nice dry finish. medium carbonation level.
drinkability is great. nice balance. good hop depth. a tasty ipa!
Serving type: bottle
02-04-2011 18:00:39 |
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liamt07
Ontario (Canada)
4.13
/5
rDev
-5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle sampled at Volo, poured into a flute glass.
Poured a golden yellow, filtered with a great fluffy and sticky offwhite head. Webbed lacing and solid retention. Nose is big on the citrus hops, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, with some understated pineiness in there as well. Sits atop a solid caramel malt base. Great nose. Taste is quite bitter initially, more pine and less citrus than the nose suggested. Really wasn't expecting this given the nose, but was pleasant otherwise. Prickly carbonation, and good drinkability. A nice IPA, wish I could've had a bigger sample of this.
Serving type: bottle
04-06-2011 16:25:53 |
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LiquidAmber
Washington
4.53
/5
rDev
+3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a Black Raven imperial pint glass. Pours a medium orange amber with a one finger fine off-white head with good retention and nice lacing. Whooee, a delicious aroma of herbal hops, pineapple and light fruit wafted from the glass as I poured this ale, one of the more complex aromatic IPAs I've run into. The flavor does not disappoint from the tempting pour. Caramel malt, intense piney and herbal hops tapering into a citrusy malt and hop finish leaving pleasant hop aftertaste. Medium bodied with a hint of creaminess. Very nicely done and could give many imperial IPAs a run for their money. Good job. I've really enjoyed everything from this brewery.
Serving type: bottle
02-10-2012 05:03:52 |
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TheSevenDuffs
Ontario (Canada)
3.95
/5
rDev
-9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Thanks to my brother for this bottle that he brought back from Vancouver for me. Best before date was smudged and difficult to read but appeared to be 10/19/12. Poured in to Duvel tulip.
A - Translucent golden orange with one finger of foamy cream coloured head that reduced to a thin layer on the top of the ale. Some light lacing.
S - Huge fresh hop aroma up front with big grapefruit, pine and orange zest notes. A touch of malt sweetness attempts to provide some balance but this is definitely a hop-bomb.
T - A big bitterness up front full of grapefruit, pine and orange zest. A slight sweetness form the malts in the middle followed by a big, bitter hop finish.
M - Medium body, somewhat creamy. Some nice resinous hop oils. Light carbonation. A times it seemed a touch watery.
O - I was really looking forward to this one and, while it is an excellent IPA, it disappointed me a little bit. I was expecting to be wowed and I wasn't. That said, I would buy this again and would love to try this on tap.
Serving type: bottle
04-16-2012 23:53:31 |
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HuskyinPDX
Washington
4.33
/5
rDev
-0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Cracked open a bottle on 5.10.12.
Best by 10.25.12 printed on the label.
A - Pours a slightly cloudy medium orange with a smaller yellowish-light tan head. Good retention and some spots of lacing left on the glass.
S - Stonge pine up front, followed by lemons and oranges.
T - Strong pine and lemon citrus.
D - Good carbonation and a solid body.
O - Pine and hoppy, More citrus came out as it warmed, and that was a good thing.
Serving type: bottle
05-19-2012 04:21:31 |
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harrymel
Washington
3.73
/5
rDev
-14.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Best by: 01/04/12
A: pours an apricot honey ale with less than a single finger of soapy white head. This dissipates to a broken sheet of the same atop a near excellent clarity brew. Spotty lace.
S: sweet biscuit malts and bubble gum and citrus hops. Best nose I've had in BC so far.
T: nice bitter pinch with plenty of those bubble gum flavors and citric rinds. Just a hint of the malt comes thru this beast making it almost like a summer American ipa, but a blend of west coast and great lakes style hop scheduling.
M: really thin, moderate carb and dry finish. Would like a little more body.
O: probably the best ipa I've had from the few breweries I've sampled here in Victoria. They could probably sell this stateside without any trouble (on tap).
Serving type: bottle
07-19-2011 18:36:25 |
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cosmicevan
New York
4.65
/5
rDev
+6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
many a thanks goes out to DaftCaskBC for a taste of some canadian pride!
a - opened the bottle and filled my capt lawrence taster tulip. beer poured a soft transparent yellow orange with classic white frothy head. great lively carbonation could be seen racing to the surface. my mouth is now watering.
s - my oh my...THAT'S what you look for in an ipa smell. rich THICK lush hops. citric blast. grapefruit. excellentness.
t - bitter blast at first...assaulting. i was expecting more citrus like the nose suggested. it's all there, but the bittery blast dominates everything. once my palette got used to the bitterness, the classic ipa flavors in the nose really came out. great hop presence...great sweetness. this is one for the hopheads and the hopheads in training.
m - full bodied. sticky.
o - overall, this is an exceptional ipa. this can hang with all the big boys and put em to shame. i am shocked that i haven't heard about this one before. why are people not shouting from the rooftops about this beer?
m -
Serving type: bottle
11-19-2011 02:36:15 |
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tbeckett
Ontario (Canada)
3.95
/5
rDev
-9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pint at a pub on Granville Street in Vancouver. From notes.
A - Poured copper with mild carbonation. Bright. One finger of fluffy white head with sticky thick lace all around and a film of retention.
S - Strong pine and hop resins. Proper American style IPA aroma.
T - Resinous hops, lot's of pine and citrus. Very light sweet malt up front.
M - Good tingly carbonation, medium body and an OK bitterness.
O/D - A solid IPA. Pretty tasty and very smooth. Good hop punch.
Serving type: on-tap
02-15-2012 19:02:04 |
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Florida9
Illinois
4.13
/5
rDev
-5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Mostly clear orange-amber in color. Forms a voluminous off-white head that slowly reduces to a thick quarter inch of foam. Lots of lacing.
S: What a wonderful aroma and quite unexpected. Full of tropical fruits, mango, grapefruit, pineapple and citrus. A slight bit of toasty malts, but this is really all about the hops.
T: Unfortunately, not quite as good at the aroma would suggest, but still quite nice: starts with a bit of toast then turns to a strong grapefruit character with notes of melon, mango, and citrus. Finishes with a bit of fusel spice - odd for a 7% beer, but it is what it is.
M: Medium bodied. Appropriate carbonation. Moderate bitterness.
O: I can say I really wasn't expecting much out of this beer, but I was pleasantly surprised. Great aroma with a nice, hop forward flavor profile, a moderate bitterness, and a great balance made for an enjoyable beer.
Serving type: bottle
05-20-2012 02:50:57 |
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andrenaline
Ontario (Canada)
4.43
/5
rDev
+1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Fresh from a recent Kelowna trade, though nearing its Best Before Date.
A - Pours a slightly hazy golden copper orange colour, solid two fingers of head with solid retention and some fine spotty lacing.
S - Scent is sweet, yet bold, loads of citrus, caramel, lemon grass, cedar, pineapple and a hint of soap.
T - Even with the age, this thing is loaded with hop flavours. The citrus notes dominate, some candied ginger, pineapple, earthy cedar and pine. A lip smacking bitterness lingers, though is nicely balanced with a bready caramel on the finish. It's hard to imagine that the flavours might improve had I gotten this bottle sooner because its absolutely fantastic.
M - Medium bodied, smooth and fairly dry on the finish.
O - There's a reason this is top rated. Driftwood never ceases to amaze me with the quality of their brews and this is no exception. If I had access, I would be buying this stuff (along with several of their other offerings) by the case.
Serving type: bottle
03-09-2012 00:15:47 |
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Jeffo
Netherlands
4.35
/5
rDev
-0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
Another awesome bottle from Rutager in a recent trade. Thanks for the stellar box man. Much appreciated!
From a bomber into a snifter
Best by 13 December 2012
IBU: 80
APPEARANCE: Pours a two finger, thicker looking, fluffy white head with great retention. Head slowly fades to a full wisp and coats the top of the glass. Light burnt orange in color, perfectly clear with no carbonation. A splotchy wisp remains until the close and leaves some decent lacing down the glass. Looks great.
SMELL: Big nose full of pale malts, honeydew melon, pineapple, mango and tangerine aromas. Lots of tropical fruits and plenty forthcoming. Great stuff.
TASTE: Follows the nose nicely. Pale malts, caramel, and lots of tropical fruits up front. Pineapple, orange and tangering through the middle, then a good dose of piney, bitter hops at the swallow. Bold and lingering aftertaste of bitter piney and floral hops, sweet melon and pineapple as balance. Lots of bitter hops linger on the palate. Very flavorful for sure, but just need a slightly fuller body for top marks.
PALATE: Medium body and medium carbonation. Semi-creamy on the palate, goes down fine and finishes dry. Could be slightly creamier and fuller, but nothing wrong here.
OVERALL: This was excellent and definitely lived up to expectations. Great nose and amazing flavors, though the average palate sold it short somewhat. With a creamier and fuller body, the flavors would come out a little more and you'd have a world class experience on your hands. As it is now, it's simply an amazing beer that I would love to drink in mass quantities every summer. These guys know how to brew hoppy beers. Thanks again Rutager. Top class stuff!
Serving type: bottle
10-03-2012 12:23:27 |
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BDTyre
British Columbia (Canada)
4.4
/5
rDev
+0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Yum! A little bit more tame than Sartori, but a very powerful and hoppy IPA. Orangery-copper with a white head that is very chunky and clingy. Rich, hoppy smell. There is an initial hoppy blast followed up a sweet, bready malt. Citrusy, grassy fruit flavours. Malts are not dominant at all.
Good carbonation, very nice beer even in a 7% bomber.
Serving type: bottle
11-14-2010 05:48:48 |
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