Union Jack India Pale Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Immortale25

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a snifter. Label says Bottled On: 10/04/12

A- Pours a clean light amber color with a 3/4 inch white head that retains well showing good foam formation before slipping down to a 1/4 inch head and sudsy, sticky lacing following behind.

S- Grassy, citric hops with a small malt background and a quick whiff of alcohol.

T- Bitter and bright hop flavor that's balanced out by the malt but it's the hops that are the main component. Sharp twangs of hop bitterness in the front and lingering in the back. Not too complex, but enjoyable. Alcohol is subdued allowing for a smooth drink. Notes of grapefruit and lemon zest.

M- Very tight but moist. Medium carbonation and a body that's a bit on the lighter side of things for the style.

O- Solid across the board. Nothing to get super fired up about but it's definitely well-done.

Serving type: bottle

12-26-2012 03:01:34 | More by Immortale25

ackeeper

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

05-21-2013 21:01:17 | More by ackeeper

Beerandboards

New Mexico

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-21-2013 19:06:08 | More by Beerandboards

spark3148857

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-20-2013 21:16:25 | More by spark3148857

DarthBeer

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-20-2013 17:02:37 | More by DarthBeer

morky92

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-20-2013 02:57:18 | More by morky92

BlackTuesday

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-20-2013 02:13:25 | More by BlackTuesday

NJB145

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-20-2013 00:28:35 | More by NJB145

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-19-2013 20:01:08 | More by anticipation23

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-19-2013 15:56:42 | More by ShawnMH

Mississippi

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-19-2013 13:52:04 | More by Mississippi

jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

05-18-2013 23:52:01 | More by jakeox

PerHops

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 03:04:46 | More by PerHops

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-18-2013 02:31:56 | More by mkirkland80

timoteo833

New York

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 02:05:37 | More by timoteo833

Ebf

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-17-2013 23:59:37 | More by Ebf

Shogun730

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 21:34:40 | More by Shogun730

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-17-2013 19:28:20 | More by EricClayton

cochan

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 12:25:11 | More by cochan

chossboss

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 04:55:03 | More by chossboss

dan027

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-17-2013 02:35:07 | More by dan027

bwarren82

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-17-2013 02:23:12 | More by bwarren82

jwat

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-16-2013 22:56:08 | More by jwat

ktblue22

Vermont

4.68/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Appearance - very light orange, clear and little head
Smell - lots of sharp grapefuity citrusness, slight pine on the finish
Taste- mmm wow!! Beautifully accentuates the hops in this IPA without overpowering the palate. The grapefruit comes through in a juicy way - like biting into a perfectly ripe fruit.
Mouthfeel - medium bodied with perfect carbonation. Very drinkable.

Overall - pairing it with a sharp cheddar cheese, really really good. Very happy with this beer!

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 22:55:43 | More by ktblue22

verge

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-16-2013 21:59:36 | More by verge