Idiot IPA - Coronado Brewing Company

wvsabbath

West Virginia

4.33/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Serving Type - 22oz bottle

Appearance - Golden tan/yellow, 1/2 inch creamy head and good lacing.

Smell - Citric fruits, orange, pine, grapefruits, sweet malts, honey, lemon, some spices, and some added sugars.

Taste - Sweet citric hop punch with a backbone of light caramel malts. Orange, pine, lemon and grapefruit are dominate hop flavors. Malts are sweet, and add a bold flavor to the bitterness of the hops.

Mouthfeel - Strong hops coat mouth, bitter tounge and leave a hop resin. Malts add some bold caramel sweetness at the finish. Palette gets hops, some malts and a little alcohol. aAftertaste is bitter, sweet and warm.

Overall - Pretty good dipa, easy enough to drink and plenty of hops to enjoy. Nice addition of malts makes this slighty different then the standard dipa. Coronado makes some fine beer but are somewhat lost in the meca brewing state of california. I truly feel if they were a midwest, east coast brewery, they would get more reconition. Seek this brewery out.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 23:24:34 | More by wvsabbath

cjgator3

Florida

3.63/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle

A- Poured into a pint glass. Pours a dark and slightly hazy amber color with an off- white head with solid lacing and retention.

S- The aroma is some malt with fresh piney hops as well.

T- The taste has a mild malt backbone up front with he hops quickly coming in and lingering well into the finish. The finish also has some warmth from the alcohol as well.

M- The mouthfeel is between light and medium bodied with a good amount of carbonation.

O- Overall, Idiot IPA is a fine west-coast IPA from Coronado. I will definitely pick some up in the future when I am craving some hops.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2012 04:14:00 | More by cjgator3

UCLABrewN84

California

3.98/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Library Alehouse in Santa Monica, CA.

Pours a clear honey orange with a white head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Foamy splotches of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of citrus fruit, citrus zest, and some tropical fruit aromas. Taste is the same with a malt backbone that comes through on the aftertaste. There is a medium amount of bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good DIPA with nice hop smells and flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2012 07:16:27 | More by UCLABrewN84

Murrhey

Montana

3.83/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Reviewed live.

A- Half a finger fluffy white head. Pale copper colored body. Watery lacing and a surprisingly long retention.

S- Very hoppy, floral hops are the most prominent smell, but some spicy ones are also present. Some sweet fruity esters and sugariness. Can't detect the alcohol which is nice for a 8.5.

T- Very boldly bitter, metallic notes and hoppy all the way down. Not an easy to handle flavor.

M- Wet and chewy carbonation.

O- Not an easy to drink beer, but nice in the style and very bold.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2012 22:15:00 | More by Murrhey

Drinkerofales

California

4.08/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a light amber with gold highlights. Server poured it to the top of the glass, so not much head. Even with not much head it still left some lacing.

Smell is fruity tangerine with hints of pine.

Taste is citrusy, very close to the smell. Pine and pith finish a nice tasting beer.

Very easy to drink, smooth and almost light, kind of juicy, with a nice hoppy bite to it.

A nice beer, good punch, not much malt, very hop focused and nice.

DOA

Serving type: on-tap

02-16-2012 20:40:58 | More by Drinkerofales

BilbosNuts

California

3.4/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to my buddy McD0uche for bringing this up from SoCal for me.

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass.

A: A thick, creamy pearl white head sits on top of a hazy reddish golden colored body. The head lasts for quite some time throughout drinking. It looks very still with no carbonation visible.

S: Strong hop profile that is mostly piney with a touch of orange citrus. That's basically all I'm picking up out of this one. These hop aromas overpower any other characteristics that try to come through.

T: The taste is similar to the aroma, but sort of muted. Hop flavors of pine and citrus are present, but they are somewhat mellow and a bit of a disappointment for a DIPA. It does finish with a nice bitter bite.

M: It has a nice medium body with a resiny sort of feel. The sticky feel coats the palate with the hop profile and lets it linger. It finishes quite bitter and crisp. Just about everything I want in the feel of a DIPA.

O: The taste was a letdown for me in this one. Other aspects were either above average or spot on. With some added complexities and a bolder taste, this would be up there with other great DIPA's.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2012 01:32:20 | More by BilbosNuts

OleJohnnieAle

Minnesota

4.22/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Hazy golden orange/light copper. Tight bubbles, leaves a far amounts of sticky lacing.

S: Pine, grapefruit, light floral notes, Nice bit of carmel comes through.

T: Very nice floral hops with good grapefruitiness and a bit of orange. Nice sweetness in the middle and get bitterness.

M: Nice hoppy resin left. Slighly boozy but I think it was well balanced so not too noticable. Medium bodied.

O: Happy to try new things when I was in San Diego, Nice big bold hops with nice sweetness.

Serving type: on-tap

02-04-2012 01:09:09 | More by OleJohnnieAle

hoptualBrew

Florida

4.85/5  rDev +22.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

On tap into a goblet glass a beautiful honey orange with cream colored head. Before I start, I will say the bottle version I have had holds nothing on the draught version. Lacing sets around the glass and nose of fresh pine sap, orange blossom and caramel malts. I am thinking use of simcoe & amarillo hops. Taste follows the nose but damn this is astringent, complete hop nuke! Tropical citrus, pine, candy sweet caramel, and a soothing floral citrus aftertaste. Bitterness & mouthfeel are near perfect. On tap, this holds it's own with the big boys - Heady Topper, Pliny the Elder, Hopslam, etc... Highly recommended!

Serving type: on-tap

01-21-2012 18:01:13 | More by hoptualBrew

tobelerone

New Jersey

4.28/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A well made, fairly typical San Deigo DIPA that may suffer a little in comparison with its more famous counterparts and perhaps from its origin in a fairly pedestrian brewbub. But put this in a blind taste test with all but the pinnacles of the style and the Idiot would do just fine.

Nearly clear orange color with a decent sized white head that falls slowly. Superb lacing. Citrusy, grapefruit aroma with a touch of caramel sweetness.

Big, citrusy hop flavor with a restrained malt character and low sweetness that allows the hops to really shine on top. Booziness is also minimally felt and tasted. Aspects of pine, caramel, and fresh cut grass also emerge. Nice bitterness that lingers a bit in the aftertaste but isn’t overly assertive.

Medium to low carbonation on a moderately full body and an overall creamy mouthfeel. Very nice in this department, not sure how it would compare with the bottled version. Very smooth and drinkable.

Overall, an excellent example of the style. I wish we got DIPA’s of this quality on the east coast, in San Diego it’s basically an afterthought after all the Alpine, Alesmith, Green Flash, Pliny, Kern, etc.

Serving type: on-tap

01-13-2012 15:34:42 | More by tobelerone

CampusCrew

Florida

4.22/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

appearance: golden orange and cloudy complexion

smell: heavy citrus, orange peel and some nice floral aroma, strong pineapple and tropical aromas.

taste: Lots of citrus mixed in with tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. A sweet malty IPA. well done.

mouthfeel: medium full bodied

drinkability: very nice offering from this brewery and I look forward to many more like this. Thanks

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2012 00:46:17 | More by CampusCrew

notchucknorris

California

3.53/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at O'Brien's

A: Copper color with a 1 finger off white head.

S: Lots of citrus hops with some notes of mango and a bit of orange.

T: Citrus hops with a big dose of hop resin. Maybe a bit too bitter for me. I wanted a bit more of the hop sweetness without the bitterness.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2012 04:36:53 | More by notchucknorris

iadler

Minnesota

3.48/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bottle courtesy of Aiptasia. Thanks John! Bottled 11/26.

A- Pours a translucent amber with a two finger head that dissipates into a thin cap. Some lacing is left behind.

S- Plenty of oranges, lemon, mango, pine and some caramel malt.

T- Orange, pine and white grapefruit zest with a hint of sugar cookie and plenty of hop resin bitterness at the finish.

M- Medium carbonation and body with a dry bitter finish with a bit of heat.

O- While the aroma was promising, the flavor lacked much depth and finished too bitter with the abv making itself known.

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2012 06:01:12 | More by iadler

B967ierhunter177

Pennsylvania

2.1/5  rDev -47%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

Pours a clear, dark orange color with a thin head and lasting lace. The aroma is fruity, mainly grapefruit with a hint of dough. The flavor is grapefruit and has doughy and orange notes. The mouthfeel is medium. Coronado Idiot IPA is a decent beer, not a hop bomb like some in the style, much more drinkable. A great way to take the heat off from a chile beer. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 02:17:19 | More by B967ierhunter177

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

3.65/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Got this one as a bonus in a trade. Thanks dulwich!

This baby pours out a hazy apricot color with a thin head. The nose is nice and assertive and you get typical IPA notes of lemon and pine. Flavors are a bit off-balanced for an IPA. Sweet marmalade and fruit come first, then a nice rush of lemony hoppy goodness joins in, but not quite enough to balance out the sweetness. Mouthfeel is a bit firm. Overall, the beer is not bad, but it's not one I would seek out. Perhaps my sample wasn't fresh enough to be a good representation, but I thought this beer was just a bit too sweet for my palate.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 01:59:37 | More by deadonhisfeet

coldriver

Texas

3.95/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22 oz bomber pours a cloudy deep amber, with decent head and lacing. Aroma is piney and citrus hop. Strong caramel malt backbone with citrus and berry flavors, alcohol well hidden, but fairly sweet. Bitter oily mouthfeel, finishes dry. A very good Calfornia imperial IPA.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 01:38:57 | More by coldriver

arizcards

Arizona

4.1/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up a bomber from BevMo in early October for $6.49. Been sitting in the big beer fridge awaiting this day!

Beer poured a cloudy orange with a nice white head that is leaving lacing behind.

Nose is pungent with citrusy hops, quite nice!

Taste is big on citrus and pine, malt attempts to balance but hops win out in the end with an hop oil finish.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied and smooth.

Overall a very nice double, very representative of the San Diego style. Do try if you get the opportunity!

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 23:16:14 | More by arizcards

Clembo1957

United Kingdom (England)

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

Poured from 12oz bottle, Idiot IPA pours well, amber /gold colour, clear with some carbonation. The beer pours with a thin head which it retains well. For some reason the aroma wasn't that strong for me, pleasant enough but nothing distinguished.

A good IPA / DIPA but lacking the extra spark that would make it a great beer, worth a drink but it didn't set my hair (or whats left of it) alight.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2012 21:42:34 | More by Clembo1957

ehammond1

California

3.68/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On Tap

Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA

Orange, golden, auburn with a thin off-white head, with moderate cling and stick to the glass.

Sweet citrus elements, pine, and sticky toffee sweetness round out this beer's aroma.

The flavor follows the aroma similarly, though the toffee sweetness is a bit dominant. Moderate bitterness.

Medium bodied with ample carbonation.

Good, somewhat sweet, DIPA.

Serving type: on-tap

12-22-2011 03:05:29 | More by ehammond1

trisweb

Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Ojai Beverage Company, Ojai, CA.

Pour was a clean yellow-orange with good carbonation and a smooth head, which lasted a while and lined the glass.

Smell was full of hop, some citrus and pine. Very enticing to the nose. I sat and smelled this one for a good few minutes before tasting.

Taste initially very hop-forward and citrus/pine flavor, good hop flavor, much more balanced with sweetness and maltiness coming out after it warmed up—halfway through the glass really hit the sweet spot. Little bitterness or harshness, just smooth malt and sweetness supporting some excellent floral hop flavors. Finish is floral and smooth, no unexpected unpleasant bitterness.

Mouthfeel is not too syrupy at all despite the sweetness, doesn't stick to your mouth; not too thick or strong and very drinkable. Nice.

Overall, a great example of what I consider a west coast IPA. Classified as a DIPA but closer to a strong IPA to me, maybe a bit too balanced in favor of hops over body, but overall very enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

11-27-2011 03:12:40 | More by trisweb

JTSbeerislife

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On draft at The Fridge, Lancaster PA

10 oz served in a 10 oz tulip glass, an acceptable glass, but I would have chosen another.

Pours a very nice, thick, ¼” head which quickly reduces to a thin cap, easily revived with a swirl, a live ale. Medium amber color, small bubble carbonation.

A big aroma of Piney/Citrus hops is the first thing to hit you in the smell and they dominate throughout the pour, there is some malt in the back ground.

A very distinct, crisp, entry on the palate of Piney hops, golden malt, with a lingering hop bitterness in the middle, absolutely delicious. As the ale warms, the hops take on a more citrus note, and a little more malt comes forward. Full body and excellent carbonation, which makes for a very balanced brew.

Very long, piney/citrus/bitter hop finish.

This is an excellent DIPA. Extremely enjoyable upfront hops, balanced with a crisp acidity, and just the right amount of sweet malt. Definitely in the high end of the DIPA’s I have had. Totally delicious and highly drinkable. Highly recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

11-12-2011 23:05:27 | More by JTSbeerislife

jmarsh123

Indiana

3.45/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy gold with a slight orange tinge. Very little head or lacing.

Citrus aroma, but with a healthy malt backbone.

Starts out with some citrus/lemon and a touch of grapefruit. A bit of sweet caramel malt almost sweeter than usual and finishes with a slight piney bitterness.

Mouthfeel is medium-low with good carbonation.

Decent beer. The hop profile seems a touch off for a reason I can't quite put my finger on and the malt is a touch sweet. Still not too bad.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2011 20:07:26 | More by jmarsh123

Zimbo

United Kingdom (Scotland)

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Mostly a typical AD/ Imperial IPA nose but with a touch of cane sugar in there as well this has a nice light orangy golden colour. A half inch head with a slight glossiness on top gives some decent lacing too.
There's a fair carbonic start accompanied by a thickish malty reasonably full bodied structure that is reasonably well linked and integrated. A bit sappy too but not sickly and it ends without any one element being overly dominant.

There are some thrills here but it lacks some definition and individuality for it to be truly excellent. But there is a stealthy potency which creeps up on you and it is no less than very good to me. I'd be happy to have another.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2011 18:24:46 | More by Zimbo

Satchboogie

New Hampshire

3.48/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle (thanks smarcoly) poured into a tulip glass

A: Pours hazy golden orange/light copper with a finger of white head, moderately tight bubbles, leaves a good bit of lacing.

S: Pine, grapefruit, some floral notes, lots of dank herbal notes. A fairly strong nose of caramel (for a DIPA).

T: Pretty similar to the nose. Lots of floral notes (more than the nose), some dank herbal qualities, grapefruit, and some orange. Almost DIPA like sweetness dominates the middle. Finish is still a little sweet with a little alcohol burn and taste noticeable.

M: Medium to slightly full body. Slick and a little oily (hop resin and sweetness), though it's not that clean or crisp with more alcohol touch then I'd like.

O: A DIPA that blurs the line between the style and a barleywine. Big, thick, sweet, with a strong hop presence and alcohol bite. A little more c-hops and aged over oak and I might really like this. As is it's just a little too far off.

Serving type: bottle

09-18-2011 21:27:49 | More by Satchboogie

welldigger888

South Carolina

4.47/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

poured a nice honey golden with a white head that laced well.

OOOFAHHHH with the west coast style hops, as my publican told me as filling my growler, a new fav. WOW citrus and bread with all that seems.

Creamy creamsicle grapefruit style with all that make for goodness.

OOHFFAH the creamy goodness is wherer it is at.

Drink deeply my friend!

Serving type: growler

09-18-2011 01:12:34 | More by welldigger888

snpub540

California

3.7/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear amber hue with a thin white head. Scattered lacing is left on the glass. Thin constant stream of bubbles rising from the bottom of the glass.

Smells is all hops with grapefruit and pine being the key players.

Taste is slightly sweet up front but there is definitely a nice amount of hops that add some great flavor and bitterness here. Hop flavors are mango and pine in the finish.

Mouuthfeel is medium. Alcohol isn't noticeable flavor wise but after getting up off my bar stool I felt it. I enjpyed this IPA very much with no expectations coming into it.

Serving type: on-tap

09-09-2011 19:12:24 | More by snpub540