Sweetwater IPA - SweetWater Brewing Company

b3shine

Ohio

4.53/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On draft. The bartender told me Sweetwater does a lot with fruity undertones with their beer. He then told me the IPA had grapefruit undertones - which struck me as cliche... Until I tried it! Fantastic - assuming you like grapefruit! A great novel IPA variety!

Serving type: on-tap

03-25-2011 23:10:56 | More by b3shine

FriedSlug

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 01:31:44 | More by FriedSlug

Fluteswell

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-17-2013 21:51:57 | More by Fluteswell

1sophrosyne1

District of Columbia

3.74/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75

Poured refrigerator cold into two pyramidal wine glasses. Consumed over 15 minutes.
A: Hazy marigold with fair foamy head retention.
S: Bitter forward wood-pine. Tobacco peeks out from behind grapefruit and Italian green scents.
T: No flavors are wildly compelling, but a nice balance between and among flinty carbonation, lemon, ginger, starfruit and guava, all ushered in by an early puff of smoke.
M: Nothing remarkable, but holds on long enough to distribute flavors. Almost quenching, making this flavorful beer still an easy helper of heavy food and a stand-alone drink. More depth and body would be an improvement.
O: A fine product for high production beer. Toasty length wraps around the bitterness nearly to the finish of a rather complex creature. Bright, versatile, lacking excitement, but worthy of a loyal return.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 23:24:25 | More by 1sophrosyne1

silverking

Florida

3.41/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

A- it pours a deep golden with two fingers of white head. Head retention is minimal and lacing is moderate.

S- citrus and pine. A bit woodsy . Non-descriptive fruit aromas.

T- starts off grainy. Hints of refreshing citrus throughout. Mild herbal hop bitterness on the finish.

M- light, refreshing, crisp.

O- not the greatest ipa ever, but it's good.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 18:53:56 | More by silverking

jeonseh

Indiana

3.59/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Amber with golden tints. Dark but clean body. Nice one finger foam head makes a thick layer of foam

S - Citrus nose with orange and light passion fruit. Caramel malts come through as well to give it a slightly sweet nose. Slight pine comes through as well from the bittering hops

T - Pine up front to give it a slight bitter bite. As it rolls along the tongue, there is sweet caramel malt and light tangerine. The finish is slightly bitter.

M - Light body with a creamy mouthfeel from the carbonation. Finish is slightly astringent

O - Solid easy drinking warm weather IPA. Good flavor but not too thick or challenging to drink

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 04:15:36 | More by jeonseh

MarshallBirdhouse

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 02:00:00 | More by MarshallBirdhouse

Powderhornphil

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-16-2013 00:53:17 | More by Powderhornphil

drolen

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-15-2013 22:25:43 | More by drolen

das_Bier

Alabama

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-15-2013 20:49:53 | More by das_Bier

sneth019

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

06-15-2013 13:50:28 | More by sneth019

Sampman

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-15-2013 00:59:14 | More by Sampman

Amedlin18

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 17:40:55 | More by Amedlin18

ali1987

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 02:41:25 | More by ali1987

mjw1200

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 00:50:21 | More by mjw1200

scootsmal

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-13-2013 17:23:24 | More by scootsmal

DenverHopHead

Colorado

4.14/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Not bad at all, I'd definitely have a few of this IPA! The appearance and smell aren't top notch, but this is a great tasting IPA with a pleasing feel! This was nowhere on my radar; I just stumbled upon it and thought for the price it was worth a shot...and it was!

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 03:04:28 | More by DenverHopHead

jdhasse

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-13-2013 00:53:21 | More by jdhasse

crytion

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-12-2013 08:12:41 | More by crytion

hit728

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -25.9%

06-11-2013 01:59:51 | More by hit728

rvajohn

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-11-2013 01:22:33 | More by rvajohn

Minn_Joe

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-11-2013 00:40:00 | More by Minn_Joe

sommersb

Tennessee

4.06/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Tasted On: 06-10-2013
Freshness: Best by 08-07-2013
Packaging: 12 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Tulip pint
Purchased: 6-pack from Kroger

A: Big white head sits on the semi-clear orange beer. The head shows very good retention and excellent lace.

S: Aromas start with a big hoppy nose of citrus and floral hops. Also has some tropical fruit smells.

T: Starts with a sharp hop bitterness, with citrus fruit like grapefruit and oranges. Other flavors include tropical fruits and some malt sweetness in the background.

M: High carbonation on the feel, with a medium body. The beer finishes fairly bitter from the hops, but has some malts as well for balance.

O: Excellent example of an American IPA!

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2013 00:34:31 | More by sommersb

jharris0624

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-10-2013 21:01:21 | More by jharris0624

Book

Alabama

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-10-2013 03:41:08 | More by Book