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IPA (India Pale Ale)
Wachusett Brewing Company
- From:
- Wachusett Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 12.57%
- Reviews:
- 148
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 04, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 07, 2000
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 46
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Ratings by CorvetteMike:
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
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, 2013A: 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
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania
3.02/5 rDev -17.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
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, 2015The 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.
IPA (India Pale Ale) from Wachusett Brewing Company
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
291 ratings
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