El Guapo IPA - O'Connor Brewing Co.

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A-golden amber color with a decent white head and some lacing

S-citrus, pine, light floral and malt

T-citrus, pine, light malt, floral, decent bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation

O-a solid IPA with decent flavor but would prefer al title more hop presence

Serving type: on-tap

12-08-2012 02:44:56 | More by MDDMD

JayQue

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A pretty decent IPA!!! I had this one at the Green Parrot in Va Beach to accompany a good soft shell crab dinner. Much better than their Black Dismal IPA.

Pours a nice copper color with a small white head, head retention is good and there are thick rings of lacing on the glass. The head might have been even better but the beer was served in the usual chilled pint glass.

Aroma of piney and citrus hops is more robust than many IPAs. A good hoppy smell.

Tastes good as well. This is a balanced IPA. A nice citrus hops blast up front which is then softened by mild caramel malt. The hops clearly come out ahead but the malty presence keeps this from being a real hophead delight.

Mouthfeel is crisp and rich enough. If I was going back to the Parrot, I would order this again. Tastes good, goes well with food.

Serving type: on-tap

05-25-2012 01:53:30 | More by JayQue

legalpete19340

Virginia

3.73/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Came looking a hazy pale amber. Minimal head and average lacing.

S: Lots of caramel and grains with a bit of lemon and an herbal hop note playing in the back.

T: The grains and caramel swing in first and dominate. A weak herbal hop note pushes its way to the front and then gives in to more grain. The malts really come out and toasted multi-grain bread is overwhelming. There is a slight bitter note as it ends.

M: Medium and fizzy. Nothing overwhelming.

O: The grain and bread notes really dominate. The hops were subtle and delicate. Worth a try if you like English IPA's. I think I would have liked to see a little bit more hop character.

Serving type: on-tap

01-18-2012 02:31:44 | More by legalpete19340

Zraly

Virginia

2.9/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Had this on tap at Gordon Biersch, one of the guest taps. Poured into a Nonic pint glass. Decent copper color with minimal head. Decent lacing.

The hops were not evident up front; the faintest smell of them lingered with the malty note that predominated the flavor. The hop note that did develop was earthy and mild with a touch of citrus toward the finish. For style, I thought there was a bit too much booze in the finish -- I'd prefer a dry, hoppy note to end each sip.

I think there is potential but overall it seems a bit off-balance. A touch more hops will bring out the better nature of this ale's angel.

Serving type: on-tap

11-06-2011 01:06:18 | More by Zraly

clayrock81

Virginia

3.58/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had on tap at Tortilla West and was a nice pre-dinner beer. Poured a golden hue w/ huge head and lace on top of a mild, bready and light hoppy aroma. Beer is more of the same as it is smooth and light but a little too much so. The hops and malts aren't too noticeable or particular so while I won't say bland they are rather pedestrian. Finishes easy and crisp; an alright beer at best...don't know if I'd recommend it or not.

Serving type: on-tap

08-01-2011 14:39:01 | More by clayrock81

gatorguy

Virginia

3.35/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Another IPA I tried at Brewfest. Pours a nice red copper color with a fingers worth of frothy white head that leaves some lacing. Smell is kind of weak, but is of spicy hops and slightly of lemon. Taste largely follows the smell, rather hoppy, with some lemon. Mouthfeel is ok, middle of the road here. Not a bad IPA overall, but not one I would find myself seeking out.

Serving type: on-tap

07-16-2011 02:09:55 | More by gatorguy