IPA (India Pale Ale)
Wachusett Brewing Company

IPA (India Pale Ale)IPA (India Pale Ale)
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From:
Wachusett Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.66 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
148
Ratings:
291
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 04, 2018
Added:
Jul 07, 2000
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  46
With an awesome floral nose, & fresh hop flavor, “The Purple” is one of the most sessionable IPA’s out there. Beer Advocate calls it, “A damn solid IPA”.
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Ratings by CorvetteMike:
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Reviewed by CorvetteMike from Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This was a single bottle in a self mixed 6 pack.

A: Rust color, 1 finger head, dissolved quickly

S: Citrus and grapefruit smell, pleasant

T: Slight grapefruit taste with slight bitterness, smooth

M: Medium body, smooth, very little aftertaste

O: Easy drinkable, a good IPA
Jul 07, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.6 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 04, 2018
 
Rated: 2.48 by lemonox from Massachusetts

May 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by dextr24 from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by Choppin-Banana from New Hampshire

Dec 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by trxxpaxxs from New York

Jun 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by jlmontague from Connecticut

May 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by neil2me from Connecticut

Mar 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.32 by jeffreyhill021 from Massachusetts

Mar 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by JorgesThemeSwimming from Massachusetts

Jun 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.24 by braican from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by Bissel328 from Massachusetts

Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by chuckgietzen from Michigan

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Furley80 from Pennsylvania

Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ardeer from New York

Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by seakayak from Massachusetts

Oct 03, 2015
 
Rated: 2.63 by vladbeznos

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by freshcarl from Connecticut

Aug 30, 2015
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.02/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
12oz bottle poured into can glass. The brew appears a pale copper color with soapy white cap that fades fast.

The aroma is muted but some citrus like oranges is present. Not much else but maybe a hint of grass too.

The taste is citrusy and zesty with a bit of orange rind and herbal notes. No much of a grain backing or alcohol to be noted.

This is light bodied and moderately carbonated. Overall has a bit of a watery feel to it. I dont think id opt to having this again unless it was a new recipe or uber fresh release.
Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mattycasey from Massachusetts

Aug 10, 2015
IPA (India Pale Ale) from Wachusett Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 291 ratings