Idiot IPA - Coronado Brewing Company

cdizinno

South Carolina

4.68/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

EDIT(06-22-2010) HAD to UP TASTE from a 4.5 to a 5.0. This may sound odd, but I've noticed that the DIPA's in growlers tend to become more flavorful after breathing for a day or two. I don't mean a day in the glass, but I'll drink one or two glasses, re-seal the growler and it tastes better the next day. Kind of wierd, but the high-quality DIPA's tend to last for 3 or 4 days(if the cap is re-sealed with tape). It might just be the lower carbonation brings out or accentuates the flavors. TRY IT!

Presentation: Poured into a pint glass from a growler purchased at Green's-Piney Grove in Columbia. Okay.. I know this is my 3rd review! But they have ALL been different settings, situations, and containers.

A: Pours hop-hazy golden amber color with a big thick off white head. Leaves thick sheets of foam lacing.

S: Better than I remember from the bottle. Lots of citrus, floral, and pine. Malts give off some sweet aromas.

T&M: Some one said this on a previous review and I quote, "I wish this was more like the nose." It is more balanced directly from a keg than the bottle, but a nice hop bitterness overpowers the taste of the nose. Some tart grapefruit and honey. Alcohol is apparent, but fairly well masked. Lots of resinous hops create that sticky feeling that misses a perfect mouthfeel. Medium bodied. Carbonation is good for the style. Sticky mouthfeel.

I believe this is similar to the Islander IPA. The Islander has a slightly better flavor and smell, but the Idiot has a slightly better mouthfeel. Both are exceptional brews.

Serving type: growler

06-21-2010 00:06:31 | More by cdizinno

beernads

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -17.9%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%

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mikeincharleston

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3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%

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Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

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Topher78

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

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TKEbeerman

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

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California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

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California

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

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Chris77McGrath

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1%

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HKUSPC40

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-13-2013 08:33:43 | More by HKUSPC40

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

4/5  rDev +1%

05-11-2013 01:44:41 | More by TheBadger0289

Lukass

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

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CoolEthan

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-04-2013 19:53:57 | More by CoolEthan

SanFranJake

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

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cgentzkow

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

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45nDown

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-01-2013 16:41:26 | More by 45nDown

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1%

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California

4/5  rDev +1%

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Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1%

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ADZA

Australia

3.58/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Love the name and pours a golden yellow hue with a creamy two finger head and lacing everywhere,the smell is torn orange leaves,sherbet,eucalyptus,mandarins and a touch of lavender,the mouthfeel is medium bodied and moderately carbonated with tastes of strong citrus,pineapple,fruit salad,paw paw and finished with a hit of piney bitterness and overall it's a nice IIPA and easy to knock back but nothing out of this world cheers.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 20:39:09 | More by ADZA

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California

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

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