Union Jack India Pale Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

blackcompg

Illinois

4.45/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from their 12oz bottle...

Appearance - Pours a finger of eggshell head, body is a translucent golden straw, left some very nice wide webbed lacing after the session.

Smell - Pungent fresh greeen hops, citrus smells of grapefruit, and under-ripe pineapple.

Taste - Wow, really bright citrus, pineapple and a touch of tropical. These are balanced so nicely and quite complex, and there is a perfect balancing sweetness that seems to come naturally from the citrus, vs. a candy or carmel flavor. The finish is citrus zest and pith, with tiny pockets of fruit sweetness in the mouth corners. Really tasty!

Mouthfeel - Almost medium, very smooth, so drinkable, carb is nearly medium but absolutely smooth, no edges. Really perfect for this style.

Overall - What a delicious and great IPA - this would be a mainstay in my fridge if it were more readily available in my area. A must try - really wish I had a few more of these!

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2012 02:50:01 | More by blackcompg

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

BradStokley

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

05-16-2013 19:40:14 | More by BradStokley

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-16-2013 18:44:15 | More by Slatetank