Frye's Leap IPA - Sebago Brewing Company

acsprouse

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

swinyeju

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

06-16-2013 16:00:57 | More by swinyeju

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

06-01-2013 19:11:01 | More by DrunkinYogi

MaineBrewing

Maine

4.63/5  rDev +25.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I am excited to review this beer, this was the brew that got me into IPAs, and made me realize I am a hop head. Haven't actually had one for a while so I wonder how it stands up to some of the great IPAs I have enjoyed in the last few years.

A - poured a brilliant clear golden with orange highlights. 1.5 finger thick white head. Great retention, took a while to subside but remained a nice fluffy cap that lasted to the end. Ample lacing making this look fresh and lively.

S - I could smell the hops as I opened the bottle, very aromatic... Piney, resinous and floral. Slight caramel malt character in the background.

T - the highlight of the taste is the very intense hop forward flavor, piney and floral. Mild malt taste and sweetness exists in the background along with a nice bite of hop bitterness. There is no freshness date I can find, but from the taste, this is certainly a fresh example and the taste is on par, if not better than some of the more hyped IPAs I have had recently.

M - medium mouthfeel with a light carbonation, fits the style well. Only negative is a slight watery character.

O - Overall, this remains one of my favorite IPAs. Amazing hop centric flavor, more in the style of a west coast IPA, definitely a departure from most Maine IPAs.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 17:33:09 | More by MaineBrewing

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-22-2013 16:12:39 | More by InspectorBob

bootdown21

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

VTHopddicted

Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -25.7%

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

Burkbom23

Connecticut

3.93/5  rDev +6.2%
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 -5.4%

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

trotnixon

Maine

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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

shamrock071521

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

Etan

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev 0%
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 +1.4%
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 +1.4%

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

JuliusCaesar

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

Damian74Shensky

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

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

klkatz

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -25.7%

02-17-2013 02:50:48 | More by klkatz

Chico1985

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

ahbaggins

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

nebula1999

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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

Tschnab

New York

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

01-23-2013 16:28:13 | More by Tschnab

Anderson

4.5/5  rDev +21.6%

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

NHbeerfishing

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -18.9%

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

cliff1066

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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

MSR129

Maine

4.3/5  rDev +16.2%
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