Sanity IPA
Barrier Brewing Company

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From:
Barrier Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.4%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 10.86%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
29
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 17, 2014
Added:
Aug 13, 2010
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  0
Formerly known as Ruthless Rye.
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Ratings by plaid75:
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Reviewed by plaid75 from New York

4.07/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Poured a murky bright copper hue with a finger and a half foamy white head. There was good retention and sticky lacing.

The smell featured a juicy orange and super peppery hop.

The taste was clearly hop driven with layers of spicy white peppery hop, bitter grapefruit and secondary rye spice.

The mouthfeel was a bit thin for the style.

Overall an enjoyable spicy hop bomb. Needs a bit of tweaking - perhaps deepening the malt bill as it is a bit fomented-like in body.
Aug 13, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by jrand2621 from Connecticut

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by abkayak from New York

Sep 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Takeanotherswing from New York

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by VonZipper from New York

Apr 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Jul 06, 2012
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Reviewed by JizackFH from New York

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on-tap at Sunswick 35/35 in Astoria, NY on 2/7/12.

Review taken from notes.

This beer pours a nice golden amber color. There is about a finger of slightly off-white head resting on top. The head has good retention, and it leaves some scattered lace behind on the glass. The nose has some caramel malts and a good amount of piney hops. There are also some aromas of spicy rye, some fruitiness, and citrus. The taste follows the nose pretty well. it starts off with some caramel sweetness and rye spiciness. Then there is a nice piney hop bite that comes through. Also, there are some flavors of citrus, rye, caramel, and some other fruitiness. The finish leaves some lingering citrus and hop bitterness behind on the palate. This has a medium body and good carbonation. It goes down easy and has a pretty smooth feel to it. There is some sweetness at the start, which is cut by a nice piney hop bite. There is also some rye spiciness her. The drinkability is good. It has nice flavor and goes down easily. I would have no problem having a few pints of this one. Overall, I think it is a good beer, and a good representation of the style. I recommend trying this out, it's a pretty solid beer. I would buy it again.
Feb 10, 2012
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Reviewed by bashiba from Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured a cloudy amber with a nice creamy head.

The smell was light and bready.

The flavor is very bready and malty with a light bit of rye spices. There is a nice level of bitterness but is lacking in the dry hopping side, especially for something with IPA on the label.

The mouthfeel is nice crisp with a bit of dryness.

A very interesting beer, heavy on the Rye, a bit light on the hops, but a big improvement over some of the past Sierra Seasonals.
Feb 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by javincik from North Carolina

Feb 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by iskeptopotamus from California

Feb 06, 2012
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Reviewed by JayS2629 from Alabama

4.2/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice and balanced. Pours a bright copper color with great clarity and carbonation. Two finger white head fades fast and leaves thin sea foma walls.

The aroma has some evergreen elements with floral and slight citrus notes. Some spicy ryte features on a caramel whiff and deep toffee notes.

Flavor is impressive in its balance of spicy rye, caramel malt balanced flavors, some notes of vanilla and spice, and some good doses of toffee in the backgroud. Herbal touches.

Very elegant but simple. Crisp edge on a rather light body. Malty toasted edges with some sweet notes. Overall, very well balanced and drinkable.
Feb 05, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Travisnin from Idaho

Feb 04, 2012
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Reviewed by GreenCard from Maryland

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: copper, bright clarity, thin layer of tight-beaded foam, good head retention

Aroma: spicy rye with hints of toffee and woodsy hops

Flavor: upfront malt sweetness with a good dose of rye, but a bracing hop bitterness kicks in pretty quickly to leave a fairly dry finish; notes of toffee and hops in the aftertaste

Mouthfeel: medium body, zesty carbonation, crisp

Other comments: To me, you can never put too much rye in a beer. They didn't. Having said that, this is a damn fine RIPA.
Feb 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by mhaugo from California

Feb 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by MaineMike from Maine

Jan 28, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by spamages from Michigan

Jan 26, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Madjr from Missouri

Jan 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Double06 from Georgia

Jan 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by dkenn from Georgia

Jan 14, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by cfinch2 from Virginia

Jan 13, 2012
Sanity IPA from Barrier Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 29 ratings