Threadless IPA - Finch's Beer Co.

nicnut45

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Presentation- Pint can poured into a clear solo cup. No freshness dating indicated. I will take a chance on it as IPA'S stay fresher in cans.

A-Not a big bountiful head nor a small one on a semi vigorous pour but somewhere in between. Head is off white. Beer is a hazy amber color and will not clear up as it warms so I dont believe chill haze is a factor. Nothing fascinating or remarkable about its color but color is not a major concern.

S-Smells fresh and reaches your nose as it pours out of the can. The typical citrus qualities are evident. Mostly a strong orange. Faint whiffs of sweet smelling malts shine through, cotten candy like.

T&MF-A very balanced IPA. Not bitter just for the sake of being bitter but I think more attention was given to emphasize the finer qualities of the hops used. A lot of orange flavor compliments the sweet malts used. Not overly sweet like many ipa's ive had and definetly not on the dry side as I prefer but in the middle. Carbonation is maybe a tad less then what it should be but I think this contributes to a full mouthfeel.

O-I tried this per the advice of a Binnys employee and I was pleasently suprised. I will definetly pick it up again. And canned IPA's are almost always better then bottled. Its too bad a lot of brewers dont follow suit.

Serving type: can

05-16-2012 20:44:02 | More by nicnut45

rhoadsrage

Illinois

3.4/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

(Served in a Nonic)
A- This beer has a spongy antique white head on a slightly hazy orange body. There is a strong carbonation of big bubbles popping off the bottom of the glass.

S- The soft mellow green citrus hops are all that come out of the clean aroma and they turn more orange as it opens but remain very soft.

T- The caramel malt note turns more biscuit as it opens with some mellow green hops turning pungent after the dry finish.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a gentle fizz and no alcohol heat.

O- This is a nice mellow British ale that shows a good malt character but the hop pungency is bitter and really covers and dominates the whole flavor. It is a bit hard to drink because of the bitterness.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 11:59:14 | More by rhoadsrage

Mattco

Illinois

3/5  rDev -16%

06-17-2013 21:39:59 | More by Mattco

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5%

06-17-2013 03:40:02 | More by mendvicdog

Holland

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16%

06-17-2013 00:35:09 | More by Holland

Boone757

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -2%

06-16-2013 19:41:04 | More by Boone757

Brad007

Vermont

3.53/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a nice amber color with blonde highlights and a thin head into my glass. Wished it were clearer but it is what it is.

Sweet with a touch of pine hops in the nose. Very mellow. For those who may be can-phobic, there is no metallic-anything whatsoever.

Ditto on flavor. It has a citrus edge as well. Crisp. Buttery. Very easygoing.

Finishes with a good dab of citrus bitterness. Whoa. That's all that seems to linger.

It has the bitterness down phat in some places. If they really want to impress, they could use this as the basis for a DIPA. The recipe is just begging for it.

Serving type: can

06-15-2013 23:33:26 | More by Brad007

Mattyb79

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +5%

06-13-2013 02:27:13 | More by Mattyb79

tgeorgf

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5%

06-12-2013 13:21:52 | More by tgeorgf

AngusOg

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -2%

06-11-2013 03:25:20 | More by AngusOg

Stales

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +26.1%

06-10-2013 21:48:59 | More by Stales

bizzy54

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +12%

06-09-2013 03:43:29 | More by bizzy54

jbeervt

Vermont

2.75/5  rDev -23%

06-06-2013 01:33:21 | More by jbeervt

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2%

06-04-2013 12:08:53 | More by xnicknj

Rihup

Illinois

2/5  rDev -44%

06-04-2013 02:04:44 | More by Rihup

Zaphog

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -2%

05-30-2013 15:22:35 | More by Zaphog

russpowell

Oklahoma

3.79/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours an effervescent amber with 3+ fingers of rocky pearl colored head. Sheets of lacing, great head retention, a bit cloudy at the bottom of the can

S: Pine & leafy hops, citrussy, breadyness

T: Lovely orangey hops, biscuitty malt, pine & mineral hops up front. Orange peel, slight toffee flavor with pineyness & faint pink grapefruit & dryness & whispers of leafy hops. Finishes slightly astringent, dry with woody hops & some grapefruit

MF: Medium bodied, soft carbonation, good balance

A serviceable AIPA. Easily the best beer I've had from these guys, drinks easy enough

Serving type: can

05-30-2013 04:41:44 | More by russpowell

JayQue

Virginia

3.98/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Good one!!! Pours a bright, hazy orange color with a medium sized nicely carbonated head into a pint glass. Good head retention and some lacing. Strong aroma of piney hops...nice.
Taste is piney and citrus hops . The citrus hops are very pronounced in the flavor but not the aroma. Nice and bitter, not overdone but still enough to satisfy most IPA lovers.

Mouthfeel is crisp with some piney oiliness, good bitterness. This beer is a little less rich overall than some AIPAs, a little thin. THe longer you drink, the more the bitternes and oiliness make this a moot point.

Definitely worth a try. THe fact that it is in cans, makes it highly portable for summertime enjoyment in the outdoors.

Serving type: can

05-30-2013 02:09:53 | More by JayQue

GreenMountainBoy

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +5%

05-26-2013 18:43:11 | More by GreenMountainBoy

StoutHunter

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -9%

05-21-2013 01:12:38 | More by StoutHunter

Hanzo

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +5%

05-20-2013 00:59:14 | More by Hanzo

patpbr

Ohio

3.86/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pint Can
A - copper in color with a small head
S- citrus hops, maybe mint
T - citrus and pine hops. at times earthy also Grapefruit, tropical fruit. Bitter is at a good level and malt is subtle
M - higher carbonation, crisp finish
O - first beer from this brewery. Knew the treadless name in chicago because of shirts

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 22:57:46 | More by patpbr

HopHeadRyan

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -16%

05-17-2013 20:27:08 | More by HopHeadRyan

Arherring

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -2%

05-16-2013 15:51:37 | More by Arherring

Cylinsier

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

pint can

Pours a hazy honey amber, white film for a head retains indefinitely.

Smells of honey, grapefruit and pine resin hops. Some light caramel and fruit sweetness.

Flavor is potently hoppy and tart fruit seet, like pine, grapefruit and lemons. Undertone of grassy malts.

Medium body with a soft carbonation over the tongue.

Interesting fruity IPA, decent flavor, a bit odd, but good potent hop kick as well. I've had better IPAs, but there's nothing really wrong with this one, so its definitely worth a try.

Serving type: can

05-10-2013 18:02:24 | More by Cylinsier