Long Weekend India Pale Ale - Big Bay Brewing Co.

cokes

Wisconsin

3.55/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Lightly hazed toasted gold with a tight bone-colored froth that fades with some haste, but laces well.
Sourdough and caramel nougat aroma backed with lime leaves, lilacs, ferns, and whisper of pineapple.
It enters the mouth with a blanket of breadiness, then gathers a bit toastier. It sweetens considerable midway with caramel, pears, and fleshy melons. Hops bring a congruent tart-bitter, lime-herb-and-evergreen medley, with late nods towards mint and fresh flowers.
Medium-light bodied with a low yet steady carbonation.
My sole gripe is that there's not a whole lotta "India" in this Pale Ale. As a Pale, it's got a good deal of charm packed within its refreshing and drinkable structure (if considered as such, I'd add .5 to my overall score). I like it and will return here, but it just lacks the oomph to carry it over the IPA threshold.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2011 05:03:33 | More by cokes

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +15.6%

05-12-2013 20:53:32 | More by leprechaunandfatman

andrew8626

Minnesota

2.91/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Thoroughly average IPA. Fine, but not remarkable by any measure. Very little hop characteristic on the nose; appearance is a nice golden, non-cloudy. Taste is hop forward, but I would guess no more than mid-40s on IBUs. Overall, fine at the low-mid price point, but nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 04:06:59 | More by andrew8626

Dulcea

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -13.3%

04-14-2013 15:52:47 | More by Dulcea

ChopsMeister

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

03-31-2013 04:03:55 | More by ChopsMeister

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4/5  rDev +15.6%

03-31-2013 01:52:24 | More by Hopheadjeffery

1DAC3

Illinois

4.63/5  rDev +33.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Finally a drinkable IPA that doesn't overwhelm you with bitterness, hops and AC. This is a well rounded IPA and is bound to be a big hit in the Chicago Market. Long weekend, a name that everyone can relate as well as the beer. Looking forward to having many long weekends this summer.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 22:02:35 | More by 1DAC3

ChefFelipe11

Illinois

4.74/5  rDev +37%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

A drinkable IPA that you can drink 5 of and not feel like I just chewed on a bunch of hops! Also my stomach doesnt look like Im 4 months prego.

Its very well balanced IPA, medium body, great taste!

One that is not a fan of a Long Weekend is beyond me. Everyone loves a Long Weekend!! :)

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 18:57:41 | More by ChefFelipe11

hilgart1

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

03-26-2013 22:48:35 | More by hilgart1

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -13.3%

03-20-2013 03:01:21 | More by Zachtheporter

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.6/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

I'm starting to lose my surprised feeling concerning the random popping-up of random breweries to our area here. Never heard of Big Bay, but I've got their three flagships here, starting with the IPA. It pours a clear gold-brass topped by a finger of off-white foam. The nose comprises grapefruit zest, light lemon rind, sweet caramel, and a vague sense of orange juice. The taste holds notes of grapefruit rind, light orange zest, pine sap, mild caramel, light toffee, and a splash of earthy greens. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, not a bad IPA, really, just not one to write home about. For once, a random IPA showing up isn't a sad little experience for my tongue. I'd drink it again...

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 21:18:10 | More by TMoney2591

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

4.31/5  rDev +24.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle poured into a Big Bay stange.
No date or info.

A - Absolutely superb in appearance, Long Weekend IPA is a vibrant golden honey color tarnished by an ever-so-slight haze. The never-ending head of dense off-white foam shrouds the tall glass in sheets of lace.

S - Long Weekend's smooth, more subtle aroma is representative of the English style, furthered by a splash of citrus and earthy tones of the hops. Grainy biscuit malt and just a touch of pale follows up this floral and slightly herbal aroma nicely.

T - A touch of lemon citrus greets the palate while earthy grass clippings notes and an herbal blend poke through the caramel notes of sweetness draped over the biscuit malt finish.

M - Mild bitterness finishes out this drinkable and medium-light bodied IPA. Smooth and soft is the name of the game for Long Weekend, a perfect combination for a sessionable IPA.

O - Drinkable through a long weekend, Big Bay's IPA showcases English hops through subtlety and smoothness with just a touch of bitterness on the finish for a thirst-quenching and quaffable brew.

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2013 02:12:06 | More by BeerFMAndy

1Nrwyscotch

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

01-28-2013 23:25:51 | More by 1Nrwyscotch

NuclearDolphin

Minnesota

3.36/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a Pint Glass

Appearance - Hazy Orange Color. Head is around 2 fingers and width and leaves behind lots of lacing on the sides

Smell - Piney Hops, Yeasts, and Malts. Smells is nice and not too strong.

Taste - Piney Hops, Citrus Honey, Yeasts and Malts, with a dry resin aftertaste. Flavor is very light, but not in a watered down sort of sense; Just...light.

Mouthfeel - Light bodied and the carbonation is also fairly light. It's easy to drink and a bit crispy.

Overall - This is what I would like to call a "IPA Yard Beer", it's easy going on flavor and you can have it on pretty much any occasion. However, if you're looking for a robust tasting IPA, then you should probably look elsewhere.

Serving type: bottle

01-17-2013 05:03:51 | More by NuclearDolphin

tgraven

Wisconsin

2.25/5  rDev -35%

01-14-2013 00:48:43 | More by tgraven

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

12-16-2012 11:10:36 | More by mkennedy119

yankhawk

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev +8.4%

10-26-2012 00:01:33 | More by yankhawk

slvenhuizen

3/5  rDev -13.3%

08-03-2012 23:02:41 | More by slvenhuizen

sami

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -13.3%

07-10-2012 21:59:06 | More by sami

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -6.1%

06-04-2012 02:30:03 | More by Kunstman

optimator705

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

05-29-2012 15:10:53 | More by optimator705

TylerDYoung

2.5/5  rDev -27.7%

03-31-2012 13:47:51 | More by TylerDYoung

fuzzcherry

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -13.3%

03-24-2012 03:38:03 | More by fuzzcherry

htomsirveaux

Texas

3/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

12 oz. bottle tried 29 Oct 2011. Yet another bottle from the ever generous R&S, thank you! Served in the 0.4 L Herren Pils snifter.

Small off white head. Medium carbonation. Clear orange copper in color. Light aroma, sweetly malty, touch syrupy. Relatively bitter, some nuttiness. Light maltiness. Medium body, moderate ethanol. Finishes just a touch astringent/bitter.

A says kind of one note and lightly hopped for an IPA.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2012 16:37:56 | More by htomsirveaux

amart80

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +1.2%

03-03-2012 21:33:20 | More by amart80