Lot No3 India Pale Ale - Evolution Craft Brewing Company

nimrod979

Maryland

3.85/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

On draft @ The Broad Axe. Never heard of it before so I decided to give it a shot. Pours a slightly hazy amber/copper color with a medium white head. Nose is pretty heavy on the piney hops. Some Citrus hops and sweet pale malt also show up. The flavor is more citrusy and sweet than the aroma lets on. I was thinking it was going to have more of that spicy hop bite to it. Nonetheless, good hop character and good flavor but the finish is a little weak and watery. The flavor seems to fade quickly. Medium body and slick mouthfeel really makes this beer quite sessionable and easy to drink. I really liked it. I want to try more from this brewery. Could definitely throw a few of these back without being overwhelmed by the flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

03-24-2011 20:22:01 | More by nimrod979

lonestizzar

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-18-2013 14:35:31 | More by lonestizzar

Stumpy29er

New York

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-16-2013 13:31:48 | More by Stumpy29er

djre4orm

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

06-13-2013 18:13:45 | More by djre4orm

philbe311

Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A - Rock solid retention which sees the head becoming richer and creamier as this one settles about... Ultimately, there is a rich creamy full lacing and thick collar that is amongst the top I've seen in the American IPA style... The color is a crisp medium bronze... This brew is largely still with only a stray sluggish carbonation bubble here and there...

S - The nose leads with a stellar mix of citrusy and tropical fruit hops... Grape fruit... Sweet oranges... Pineapple... A light whiff of mango... There is also a slightly milder earthy and piney hop presence that wonderful compliments the tropical fruit and citrus... All of this hoppy goodness sits atop a solid malty foundation... There is loads of biscuit and freshly baked bread... There is also a light caramel sweetness lurking beneath the surface which only serves to further round out this aroma...

T - The hops are primary player, but never over power... They take on a much more pronounced piney character on the palate as much of the tropical fruit and citrus is missing in action... The hops are solid and consistent throughout and never linger or fade... They are compliment by the strong malt base... Loads of graham cracker and crust along with a mild caramel sweetness serve as a terrific compliment to the hoppiness...

M - Starts a bit juicy and finishes a bit dry... Medium bodied... Moderate carbonation which is a touch to fizzy for my liking... Mostly clean and crisp throughout...

D - The appearance and aroma of this American IPA are top notch and approach world class status... The remaining components are all solidly above average but are a bit of a let down by comparison... A very nice brew that anyone with access to shouldn't hesitate to experience and form their own judgements...

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 19:28:20 | More by philbe311

DaveR514

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-10-2013 02:41:08 | More by DaveR514

Wolfpack2005

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-07-2013 22:19:57 | More by Wolfpack2005

BMart

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10%

06-07-2013 19:20:55 | More by BMart

Kayaker

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-03-2013 00:52:57 | More by Kayaker

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-29-2013 23:18:19 | More by tommyguz

DMc8ride

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-28-2013 21:53:10 | More by DMc8ride

czillmer

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-27-2013 15:59:44 | More by czillmer

bconsidine

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-27-2013 15:20:36 | More by bconsidine

jakeox

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-23-2013 23:40:58 | More by jakeox

Bnoise11

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-23-2013 19:05:52 | More by Bnoise11

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-23-2013 01:51:51 | More by mikeincharleston

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-clear amber color with a nice off-white head and good lacing

S-malt, grapefruit, pine, slight herbal

T-toasted bread, grapefruit, pine, hint of sweetness, nice bitter hop finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, smooth and crisp

O-nice IPA with a good balance of flavors

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 00:42:17 | More by MDDMD

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 20:00:55 | More by thampel09

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-17-2013 13:56:49 | More by Jason1337

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-16-2013 01:21:34 | More by calcnerd

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-15-2013 22:15:31 | More by ejimhof

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-14-2013 21:57:34 | More by InspectorBob

phillybeerfreak

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-14-2013 21:05:57 | More by phillybeerfreak

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-12-2013 16:17:47 | More by ipas-for-life

Pecafaced

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-12-2013 02:31:43 | More by Pecafaced