Frye's Leap IPA - Sebago Brewing Company

Shiredave

New York

4.33/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

This is outstanding! Very fresh tasting beer.

This poured a deep golden yellow with a slight haze and streaming but not excessive carb. Nice sheets of off white lacing all around and a firm cap of foam that hung in to near the bottom.

Aroma is sweet rich malt with honey notes along with floral and citrus hop in the background - not forward as in a left coast style - very nice!

Flavors is a good blend of firm but soft malt and mild citrusy hop. Bittering kicks in on the finish in a very British IPA way - solid and satisfying but not harsh biting.

Mouth feel is light for style but makes this very session able IPA. Closer to what called a Pale Ale these days ( this reminds me of Capt Lawrence Pale) but a near great beer in either category.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2012 23:44:53 | More by Shiredave

bootdown21

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-18-2013 03:36:16 | More by bootdown21

VTHopddicted

Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -25.3%

05-11-2013 11:29:58 | More by VTHopddicted

Burkbom23

Connecticut

3.93/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Hazy nice deep orange color with near 2 finger foamy white head with pretty good retention. Tons of sticky lacing all the way down. This is a good looking IPA. hoppy aroma of citrus, mostly orange with some lemon zest and grapefruit also. Slight floral precense. Definate malt background behind the hops. Mostly grainy malt. Smells pretty clean and refreshing. Lets see how she tastes. There is some malt up front for sure. Grassy, earthy, little caramel. Malt gives way pretty quickly to the hops. The bite of pink grapefruit that is not quite ripe. Really bitter and bone dry. Long lingering bitter aftertase. Nice silky mouthfeel with good carbination on a solid medium body. This is a pretty good IPA. I would like to see a little more balance, but if you are into bitter this one is for you.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 00:41:07 | More by Burkbom23

smutty33

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

05-01-2013 14:32:35 | More by smutty33

trotnixon

Maine

4/5  rDev +8.7%

04-24-2013 10:45:56 | More by trotnixon

shamrock071521

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

04-11-2013 04:04:53 | More by shamrock071521

Etan

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

12oz.

A: Pours a bright orange body with a nice white head.

S: Pleasant notes of apricot, mild citrus, and cracker malt meet the nose.

T: Moderate grassy bitterness, grapefruit, dry malt character, a bit resinous and oily.

M: Between light and medium-bodied with moderate carbonation.

O: Overall, a pretty nice IPA. Easy drinking.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 00:12:55 | More by Etan

Flounder57

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle was poured into a pint glass.

Appearance: This beer poured a one finger head that reduced to a thin layer and left some lacing on the glass. It is a pale orange color with a little haziness, but good view of bubbles coming up through the glass.

Smell: Caramel and bready malts, grapefruit, and other citrus flavors.

Taste: Same as above with some lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, medium bodied, medium carbonation, and it drinks very easily.

Overall: A nice session IPA compared to others.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 01:32:12 | More by Flounder57

morebeergood

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

03-25-2013 17:22:42 | More by morebeergood

JuliusCaesar

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

03-04-2013 02:35:16 | More by JuliusCaesar

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

02-21-2013 01:33:38 | More by Damian74Shensky

klkatz

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -25.3%

02-17-2013 02:50:48 | More by klkatz

acsprouse

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

02-15-2013 06:53:54 | More by acsprouse

Chico1985

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

02-07-2013 16:18:45 | More by Chico1985

ahbaggins

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

02-01-2013 22:51:56 | More by ahbaggins

nebula1999

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

01-26-2013 15:02:03 | More by nebula1999

Tschnab

New York

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

01-23-2013 16:28:13 | More by Tschnab

Anderson

4.5/5  rDev +22.3%

01-12-2013 01:55:06 | More by Anderson

NHbeerfishing

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -18.5%

12-31-2012 05:53:00 | More by NHbeerfishing

cliff1066

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -4.9%

12-27-2012 04:16:09 | More by cliff1066

MSR129

Maine

4.3/5  rDev +16.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I got this on tap at a local pub and had to go pick up a six pack the next day.

A-Nothing spectacular to behold. Looks like a pretty run-of-the-mill pale ale. Thin head lingers but not too long

S-Floral notes. Smells sweet and crisp. Yes, it smells like beer, but it smells like good beer.

T-Pretty much just how it smells. The hops come through, but they're well balanced and the alcohol taste is minimal.

M- A touch too carbonated, but otherwise quite smooth.

O-A very respectable IPA, especially for the price.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2012 03:04:23 | More by MSR129

xacidx

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.9%

11-13-2012 23:07:23 | More by xacidx

MattButler

4/5  rDev +8.7%

10-03-2012 00:36:22 | More by MattButler

Lifsabch

Maine

5/5  rDev +35.9%

09-20-2012 00:24:23 | More by Lifsabch