Overhead IPA - 7venth (Seventh) Sun Brewery

ninaturner

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +18.7%

01-05-2013 02:40:20 | More by ninaturner

t0rin0

California

2.5/5  rDev -30.2%

04-09-2013 12:12:13 | More by t0rin0

JReites

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +18.7%

03-23-2013 14:32:27 | More by JReites

lionssoccer13

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

02-26-2013 17:56:11 | More by lionssoccer13

beernads

Florida

4/5  rDev +11.7%

01-25-2013 10:09:33 | More by beernads

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

01-17-2013 05:27:32 | More by spycow

iemailjack

Florida

3/5  rDev -16.2%

01-07-2013 22:29:01 | More by iemailjack

Texasfan549

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

12-08-2012 20:35:35 | More by Texasfan549

whatname

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

08-04-2012 21:38:26 | More by whatname

MikalMick

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -9.2%

07-07-2012 04:55:56 | More by MikalMick

Urbancaver

Ohio

3/5  rDev -16.2%

06-15-2012 01:16:53 | More by Urbancaver

BrewtalAlement

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

06-14-2012 17:55:27 | More by BrewtalAlement

tfsimpkins

Florida

3/5  rDev -16.2%

06-04-2012 14:15:22 | More by tfsimpkins

Miamilice

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%

05-29-2012 02:26:36 | More by Miamilice

mrandypandy

Georgia

3/5  rDev -16.2%

02-12-2012 12:34:50 | More by mrandypandy

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

4/5  rDev +11.7%

01-30-2012 03:28:16 | More by coreyfmcdonald

Jefe73

Florida

4/5  rDev +11.7%

01-20-2012 14:51:41 | More by Jefe73

Sean9689

Illinois

4/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks, Paul! 32oz growler from the source.

A - Pours golden yellow in color, white head, thin cap, spotty lace.

S - More hop-forward then FYA, which is nice. Grassy, medium level of hoppy bitterness, lighter on the malt side, some floral notes in there as well.

T - Similar to the nose. A nice amount of hoppy bitterness, grassy, little to no malt presence, and the alcohol is integrated well. A vast improvement over FYA, IMO.

M - Light body, good carbonation, oily finish.

O - Really enjoyed this one. It's light, hoppy, and very refreshing. Would drink this one early & often, but couldn't go too crazy with the alcohol on this one. Good stuff.

Serving type: growler

01-19-2012 15:58:15 | More by Sean9689

MasterSki

Illinois

3.58/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to Sean for sharing this, as well as a number of other 7venth Sun offerings. Served in a Surly Darkness glass.

A - Looks a lot like FYA, but with a more-complete cap and a bit of spotty lacework.

S - Sharp pine, grass, and citrus hops, and perhaps a faint hint of alcohol. Malt has more in the way of bread and grain flavors than the pale ale.

T - Orange citrus and bready malts, with low-to-moderate bitterness. Alcohol is better hidden than in the aroma, but otherwise this loses a bit of depth.

M - Medium body, smooth texture, soft carbonation, and no alcohol warmth. Quite easy to drink.

D - It's better than the pale ale, but I'd still reach for a Jai Alai if I was in the Tampa area. These guys are still pretty new so perhaps they'll tweak the recipe a bit down the road.

Serving type: growler

01-16-2012 21:38:29 | More by MasterSki

ChrisPro

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.2%

01-16-2012 05:34:23 | More by ChrisPro

TheGordianKnot

Tennessee

3.9/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Served as a regular at the brewery. Listed the abv, but I didn't note it though I believe it was high 6 or low 7 percent. IPA brewed with Simcoe and Amarillo...

A- Dark amber orange color. Small head, dies in a minute. Leaves a surprisingly nice psychedelic lacing swirl.

S- Simcoe + amarillo = weed... I think I'm getting contact eye from this aroma... Best contact eye I ever got, though! Haha... Piney and dank earthy goodness. Nice caramel backbone with a kiss of hazelnut. Oh, and did I mention the obvious THC?

T/M- Bitter upfront, not much of a transition. After the bitterness settles, it's a lot of pine needles, dirty wood, and earthy tones that really show. This is a side of these hops I haven't seen to THIS degree; seriously, this is a mouthful. There we go, as it warms some bitter orange peel shows its face to battle the earthy pine hops. Medium body, its fairly big. Moderate carbonation, I think they really stayed middle of the road with the feel- not going to one extreme, and it works with the profile. Any more citrus or fruit flavors and I'd want more carbonation.

O- I tend to prefer fruit/citrus IPAs, but being the subjective person I am, I have got to admit how great this for an IPA opposite of my preference. Really liked it, didn't love it- but kudos for making me feel this way about a flavor profile I usually turn my nose up at. Damn, this brewer knows what's up...

Serving type: on-tap

01-15-2012 23:49:18 | More by TheGordianKnot