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Freckle Belly IPA
Back Forty Beer Co.
- From:
- Back Forty Beer Co.
- Alabama, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.71 | pDev: 14.56%
- Reviews:
- 28
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 03, 2021
- Added:
- Jul 20, 2012
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 64
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.49/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz can at share. Medium golden pour, skin of head. Malty, woody, earthy aroma. Taste turns sweet, more malts with some hops coming in at the finish.
Feb 03, 2021Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
My local, in-person trader, tone77, has expressed some CANcern about my backlog, especially as it pertains to ones that he has dropped off for The CANQuest (tm). I am doing my best to plow through & get caught up. Disappointingly, there are many without approved pics & my trusty camera has died! Some are just going to have to wait until I CAN procure a replacement.
From the CAN: "Craft Brewed Liquid Folk Art"; "Recommended Food Pairings[:] Chili peppers[,] Alabama Gulf Seafood[;] Sandwiches"; "This full-bodied India Pale Ale is loaded with fresh hops for a powerful blend of citrus, pine and fruit aromas. The firm malt backbone works well with the bold hop finish that everyone expects from an IPA. Belly up Hop Heads!"
I am ready for some hops & so I beCAN with a Crack! of the vent. I went with a slow, gentle Glug followed by an in-glass swirl to raise just under two fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, tawny head with excellent retention that left behind a load of sticky lacing. Color was a solid Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose was very dank and resinous with a caramel malt presence. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was quite bitter, a lot of pine resin along with some grapefruit and orange peel, plus a dank earthiness, all backed with a caramel maltiness. It was pretty good, although it sat right on the edge of being just a bit too bitter. I CAN't believe that I, of all people, just typed that, but as I CANtinue to grow older, I am having health issues. The one in question here is GIRD & the really bitter beers CAN easily set it off. The CAN did not include an IBU measurement, but I would guess that it was CANparatively high. Finish was dry, bitter and unmistakably an AIPA. Nicely done!
Aug 14, 2018From the CAN: "Craft Brewed Liquid Folk Art"; "Recommended Food Pairings[:] Chili peppers[,] Alabama Gulf Seafood[;] Sandwiches"; "This full-bodied India Pale Ale is loaded with fresh hops for a powerful blend of citrus, pine and fruit aromas. The firm malt backbone works well with the bold hop finish that everyone expects from an IPA. Belly up Hop Heads!"
I am ready for some hops & so I beCAN with a Crack! of the vent. I went with a slow, gentle Glug followed by an in-glass swirl to raise just under two fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, tawny head with excellent retention that left behind a load of sticky lacing. Color was a solid Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose was very dank and resinous with a caramel malt presence. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was quite bitter, a lot of pine resin along with some grapefruit and orange peel, plus a dank earthiness, all backed with a caramel maltiness. It was pretty good, although it sat right on the edge of being just a bit too bitter. I CAN't believe that I, of all people, just typed that, but as I CANtinue to grow older, I am having health issues. The one in question here is GIRD & the really bitter beers CAN easily set it off. The CAN did not include an IBU measurement, but I would guess that it was CANparatively high. Finish was dry, bitter and unmistakably an AIPA. Nicely done!
Reviewed by TomEfiller from Alabama
3.89/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a nice darker orange color with a decent head. Smells great with that citra hop you want and tastes very good overall. Mouthfeel has a smooth feel with a sharp finish. Not as hoppy as I prefer but this is a nice go to IPA you should definitely try.
Jul 27, 2018Reviewed by Davidstan from Alabama
3.48/5 rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is an ok IPA. Was hoping for more flavor like their pale ale. Won’t buy again but will continue buying Naked Pig even though i am not big on pale ales.
Mar 11, 2018Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 OZ can into a pint glass. The aroma is bitter hops. The appearance is a semi clear Amber color with a thick medium sized white head. The taste is bitter hops with a crisp finish.
Dec 16, 2017Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
4/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I tried this beer on the Robert Trent Jones golf course outside of Huntington, AL. It poured a hazy orangish with white head that left a spotty lace. The scent had hints of bitter citrus peel. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. The mouthfeel was medium in body with good carbonation. Overall it was a good beer.
Nov 01, 2017
Freckle Belly IPA from Back Forty Beer Co.
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
212 ratings
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