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3LB IPA
St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company
- From:
- St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #2,545 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,314 - Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 7.87%
- Reviews:
- 21
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 21, 2024
- Added:
- May 17, 2012
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 17
3LB IPA was originally named for the 3 pounds of cascade hops that we put in every barrel. This well balanced IPA gives the drinker a powerful hop experience while maintaining a malty sweetness which allows the uninitiated to appreciate its grapefruit characteristics. We trust you will find 3 lb. a pleasurable way to consume hops.
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Rated by StonewallSipper from Pennsylvania
3.83/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice hoppy, malty beer.
Jan 21, 2024More User Ratings:
Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania
3.89/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Into a clear glass liter mug they go. Two 12 oz. cans are now empty and their erstwhile contents are now displaying a bright, yet almost translucent rich amber. The white head is modest and enduring. IPA smells of malt, yeast and hops arise. That's what's there to taste, delivered by a moderately rich base. The glass lacing is more modest than the head, but it also endures. More earthy than sweet, the hops and mild alcohol combine to provide a bitter and dry finish.
Apr 02, 2021Reviewed by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania
4.18/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The beer is tasty. Better than I expected. nice rich golden color. Poured from a can it had a very thick foamy head that lasted through better than half the pour. Not meant as a derogatory comment but the head was disturbingly thick, it reminded my of the foam you see floating over the waves on certain days at the jersey shore. I know that doesn't sound real appealing but the beer was very good; i whole heartily recommend it and am looking forward to my next.
May 05, 2020Reviewed by CouchBeer
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It has a light color and is fairly clear. The head was far larger than expected, but not lots of lacing on the glass. Very strong citrus smell, almost overpowering anything else that comes through. Very inoffensive in taste however, very muted notes of damp earth and citrus are very forward, personally not finding the bitterness as present as others have described. Pretty decent IPA all things considered.
Mar 20, 2020Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York
3.83/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Decanted from a 12 oz (355 ml) can into a conical pint glass; canned on 02/20/18.
A: Pours a hazy orange-amber color with dramatic head formation. Almost a full head of foam after perhaps the first one ounce pour, but ultimately leaves only a quarter inch, orange chiffon head with spotty lacing.
S: Aromas of orange chiffon, caramel, tangerine, and toffee predominate.
T: Semisweet and fruity. Palate largely follows the nose, but with the addition of a cocoa note. Moderate to strong bitterness very nicely complements the sweetness and fruitiness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate effervescence after decanting. Juicy.
O: Enjoyable and very drinkable. Could see it as a slightly boozier an alternate to summer shandies.
Aug 12, 2018A: Pours a hazy orange-amber color with dramatic head formation. Almost a full head of foam after perhaps the first one ounce pour, but ultimately leaves only a quarter inch, orange chiffon head with spotty lacing.
S: Aromas of orange chiffon, caramel, tangerine, and toffee predominate.
T: Semisweet and fruity. Palate largely follows the nose, but with the addition of a cocoa note. Moderate to strong bitterness very nicely complements the sweetness and fruitiness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate effervescence after decanting. Juicy.
O: Enjoyable and very drinkable. Could see it as a slightly boozier an alternate to summer shandies.
Reviewed by justintcoons from Pennsylvania
4.35/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.35/5 rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
12 oz can poured into a shaker pint.
Appearance
Golden blonde. Good clarity with a hop oil haziness. Light carbonation. Short head.
Nose
Damp, earthy forest floor. Toffee and caramel. Grapefruit and pine.
Taste
Damp, earthy, leafy hops. Candied grapefruit, and subtle pine needle. Toffee and caramel maltiness working extremely well. Zesty florals finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus bodied, silky, oily, crisp, off-dry, and moderately bitter.
Overall
Beautiful! I love it. A rebel against the New England IPA that's taking over. Kicking it old school.
May 11, 2018Appearance
Golden blonde. Good clarity with a hop oil haziness. Light carbonation. Short head.
Nose
Damp, earthy forest floor. Toffee and caramel. Grapefruit and pine.
Taste
Damp, earthy, leafy hops. Candied grapefruit, and subtle pine needle. Toffee and caramel maltiness working extremely well. Zesty florals finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus bodied, silky, oily, crisp, off-dry, and moderately bitter.
Overall
Beautiful! I love it. A rebel against the New England IPA that's taking over. Kicking it old school.
Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana
4.19/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Burnt orange color with a lotta hop haze and billowy off-white head. The can references grapefruit, and there’s a significant grapefruit component on the nose, and a subtle malt note as well.
The grapefruit flavor is very forward on the taste, but the malt is more pronounced as well in the form of a toffee note that I really like - a LOT. The mouthfeel is full, and fits what this is - an “old school” IPA that you could sit on your deck/patio/couch/bar stool and crush until you couldn’t see straight. Just a pleasure to drink, IMHO.
May 07, 2018The grapefruit flavor is very forward on the taste, but the malt is more pronounced as well in the form of a toffee note that I really like - a LOT. The mouthfeel is full, and fits what this is - an “old school” IPA that you could sit on your deck/patio/couch/bar stool and crush until you couldn’t see straight. Just a pleasure to drink, IMHO.
Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania
3.46/5 rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into a half pint glass: color gold, hazy in the middle a little clear on the edges, head is off white with fine to small bubbles presenting about 1/2 inch thick, good lacing on the glass sides.
Smell is blend of hop and light toasted and caramel malt, a bit muddled.
Taste is light toasted and caramel malt, hops are blend with lemon and herbal notes.
Mouthfeel is crisp, moderate carbonation, lingering bitterness but not distracting.
Overall a beer that fits the ipa style but a bit muddled with hop blend and neutral to semi-sweet malt.
Feb 27, 2018Smell is blend of hop and light toasted and caramel malt, a bit muddled.
Taste is light toasted and caramel malt, hops are blend with lemon and herbal notes.
Mouthfeel is crisp, moderate carbonation, lingering bitterness but not distracting.
Overall a beer that fits the ipa style but a bit muddled with hop blend and neutral to semi-sweet malt.
3LB IPA from St. Boniface Craft Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
100 ratings
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