Union Jack India Pale Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

cooler4life

Quebec (Canada)

4.18/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a 2 finger fluffy white head. Color is an deep orange straw yellow. Just what I'm looking for in an IPA. Lacing and glass retention are standout, with layers of foam adhering to the glass like superglue. Great looking beer!

S: Single threaded hoppy two-punch. Pine needles, grapefruit, lemon, orange, rock candy.

T: Strong hop presence permeates through every flavor. The traditional pine, citrus, lemon, biscuit flavors are present. The ending manifests itself through bits of caramel that absorb all moisture from your mouth.

M: Creamy and smooth. Carbonation is perfect for the style. The lingering flavor of the hops tantalizes you long after the beer is gone.

O: It's the drinkability quality that brings this beer to the top for me. Don't get me wrong, it’s not Hopslam or Heady Topper, but in terms of a "Go To" IPA, this one should be at the top of your list.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2012 18:36:41 | More by cooler4life

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

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-16-2013 18:33:37 | More by Westuh

Rainblows

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

05-16-2013 14:32:21 | More by Rainblows

deekyn

California

3.25/5  rDev -24.2%

05-16-2013 04:09:32 | More by deekyn

cmdmzmjm

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-16-2013 02:17:57 | More by cmdmzmjm

LCannon4

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-16-2013 00:09:00 | More by LCannon4