Lips Of Faith - BELGO Belgian India Pale Ale
New Belgium Brewing Company

Lips Of Faith - BELGO Belgian India Pale AleLips Of Faith - BELGO Belgian India Pale Ale
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 13.98%
Reviews:
143
Ratings:
189
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 13, 2016
Added:
Jul 04, 2010
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by lwillitz:
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Reviewed by lwillitz from Wisconsin

3.05/5  rDev -19.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
12-oz bottle into Samuel Smith "Tulip" pint glass

My bottle says 7% abv.

A - semi-cloudy light golden/amber color under 3 fingers of fluffy nearly-white head; moderate carbonation bubbles; nice lace

S - strong estery, yeasty smell; banana and bubblegum; floral hops; touch of spice; for whatever reason, it smells a bit like eggs to me

T - bitter hoppy flavor with an estery/yeasty character dominates the palate; noticeable presence of alcohol; The yeasty taste reminds me of the time I visited my parents for Christmas and I made homemade eggnog in Mom's aluminum saucepan. The aluminum contributed an odd metallic flavor to the nog. Belgo tastes like that combination of eggs and metal. This is how I would expect a beer flip to taste, if such a thing existed (I've never encountered one). It's not particularly good in my opinion.

M - oily and dry; medium body with moderate carbonation

O - This is my first encounter with a Belgian IPA. It may just be this brew or it may be the style, but I am not particularly impressed. I have had 2 bottles of this now; the second was more enjoyable than the first, probably because I knew what to expect. Still, I am not a big fan of the unique flavor--I'll have to try a few more and see whether or not it grows on me. For now I definitely prefer Ranger.
Sep 27, 2011
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.63/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy yellow and orange, 3/4" head, white, retention was good. Aroma hit the belgian yeast notes more than it did the hops.

Taste dropped way more bitterness than your average Belgian. The hops came out to play a lot more on the tongue than they did in the nose. Finishes clean, but before you get there, there is plenty of belgian spice rack and black pepper.

Good at what it is.
Feb 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by MacQ32 from South Carolina

Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by maniaczak from Colorado

Apr 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by dhbiker0889 from Colorado

Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Plastikdust from Texas

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by beerinNV from Nevada

May 18, 2013
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Reviewed by popery from California

3.84/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From notes, 4/29/11. Draft, City Beer Store. A very nice Belgian IPA. I rather like the Lips of Faith series. They mostly would make for excellent introductions to their various styles, since they’re friendly, enjoyable versions that still pack good flavor and some complexity. This isn’t quite competing with the best of the sub-style, but it’s nearly there and very good in its own right. Good citrus/grass/floral hop notes blend with Belgian yeastiness and a touch of earth. Taste is a bit sweet but finishes dry with a gentle bitter bite. A very pleasant beer and another win for New Belgium’s fancy line.
Feb 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by DmanGTR from New York

Jan 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by t0rin0 from California

Nov 22, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Alok from Illinois

Sep 25, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by Abarhan from Texas

Jul 07, 2012
 
Rated: 1 by Jupitersample from New York

Jun 12, 2012
 
Rated: 4.75 by dcook11 from California

Jun 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by hinemk76 from Pennsylvania

May 20, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by cisteve from Texas

Apr 07, 2012
Lips Of Faith - BELGO Belgian India Pale Ale from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 189 ratings