Lunch - Maine Beer Company

iKasey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -8.7%

01-03-2013 05:47:19 | More by iKasey

rodlavers

Pennsylvania

4.24/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

54 day old bottle, poured into my Founders snifter.

Bright/hazy light peach/orange color. Poured lightly so not much of a head, but initially there is a about finger of crispy white fluff. Not much lacing at all. Color is just awesome though, and I don't necessarily believe it's a letdown without a huge head.

Hop citrus aromas seem a bit subdued. Nonetheless, there's grapefruit/orange and light lemon zest, with a bit of pine in there as well. As the beers warms up a bit, a slight floral situation reveals itself.

Citrus zest is most noticeable in the flavor. Less malty than other IPAs I am used to. But really this beer is all about the hop-forward citrus -- grapfruit, orange, some lemon, and maybe a bit of pine in there as well. Flowery session character to it as well.

Feels smooth up front, and crisp on the end. Dry but refreshing overall. But probably a bit too carbonated for me to session.

This is a solid IPA. Not my favorite, but very nice. Flavors and aromas open up as it warms. The one thing it lacks that I think is present in most IPAs and APAs I enjoy is sweetness. Would love to grab this fresher. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 22:48:18 | More by rodlavers

mahak213

New York

4.26/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

13 day old bottle into a FFF Teku-

Appearance- Really pretty, hazy, golden orange with a big, fluffy white head that leaves nice lacing around the glass.

Smell- Huge grapefruit, pine, and orange zest. Totally hop forward, with no real detectable malt presence.

Taste- Similar to the nose, tons of bitter grapefruit and orange. As it warms up I get a bit more sweetness and some peach flavors. Finishes with a big blast of pine

Mouthfeel- Carbonation is light, but present. Has a bit of a creamy feel to it, and a super dry finish.

Overall- I'm digging it, and glad I was able to get a super fresh bottle. I'll for sure be picking up another bottle next time it comes around.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 22:31:03 | More by mahak213

Mullen2525

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.7%

05-20-2013 17:43:08 | More by Mullen2525

powz87

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-20-2013 17:22:59 | More by powz87

jampics2

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-20-2013 12:56:18 | More by jampics2

Fwai

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 11:38:34 | More by Fwai

comradekyle

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 00:05:53 | More by comradekyle

stanowsf

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-19-2013 02:11:47 | More by stanowsf

Ralphs66

New York

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-19-2013 00:11:25 | More by Ralphs66

klawburke

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -8.7%

05-18-2013 23:22:20 | More by klawburke

BRYeleJR

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-18-2013 22:05:11 | More by BRYeleJR

bootdown21

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-18-2013 03:09:43 | More by bootdown21

ChrisCorbin

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-18-2013 02:43:15 | More by ChrisCorbin

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

05-18-2013 02:26:30 | More by jayhunter357

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-18-2013 02:15:05 | More by In_Control_Mike

SixBitsKyle

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-18-2013 00:54:46 | More by SixBitsKyle

Newenglandcraftbrew

Maine

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-17-2013 22:30:49 | More by Newenglandcraftbrew

muzzy

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-17-2013 11:36:20 | More by muzzy

dheacck11

Connecticut

4.05/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled 9/9/12... a little old.

Pour is a hazy golden orange with 2 fingers of light fluffy white head which lingers for a while.

Nose is moderately fragrant, with lots of resiny dry hops. Some soft hints of citrus and grapefruit.

Taste is very dry hop forward with a sticky flavor. Some subtle notes of citrus, but really just a lot of dry hop. Finish is a little more resin and sweetness.

Feel is pretty medium bodied with soft bite from the hops.

I like it. Definitely west coast style IPA with loads of dry hoppiness. Would like to try it fresher to see if there is more going on. Either way, really enjoyable, though pricey for the small format bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 00:15:04 | More by dheacck11

Rainblows

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 14:34:59 | More by Rainblows

gdub

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 14:16:19 | More by gdub

jmmy3

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -3%

05-16-2013 04:45:52 | More by jmmy3

flipdog0

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-16-2013 03:45:18 | More by flipdog0

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

05-16-2013 02:43:28 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88