Gigantic IPA - Gigantic Brewing Company

Murrhey

Montana

4.03/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured from a bomber into a pint glass. Reviewed live. Don't know what to expect. I know little of the brewery and less of the beer.

A- Two finger cream colored head, some banana color. Long retention. Like two minutes and still at an inch. Lovely thick lacing and nice density in the head. Medium amber color with semi-clarity. This is as nice a looking IPA as I can remember seeing.

S- Citrusy hops and an extremely crisp and appealing scent of Braeburn apples. Lovely, light and fruity. The hops are subtle but pleasant.

T- Light cidery flavor with a tad of hop oil in the finish. Balances the hops well for an American IPA and does not come off as too abrasive. A touch of alcohol really reigns it in nicely. Bitter finish.

M- Heavier, almost syrupy. Avoids being gross though, with a cloudy sort of feel. Could be improved, but nice and dry on the finish.

O- Mouthfeel could use work, but the appearance, smell and taste are all wonderful.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 04:25:07 | More by Murrhey

jimmygord

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-20-2013 16:29:39 | More by jimmygord

jbeervt

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 16:48:45 | More by jbeervt

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-13-2013 21:52:58 | More by HarmonMW

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-12-2013 00:05:15 | More by Hopheadjeffery

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-10-2013 19:41:27 | More by twenty5

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3/5  rDev -23.9%

05-08-2013 03:04:43 | More by leftoverburrito

scoot64

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-05-2013 14:04:35 | More by scoot64

jabo134

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-04-2013 02:55:01 | More by jabo134

JakeMorgan13

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-03-2013 02:05:51 | More by JakeMorgan13

jschwanke84

Oregon

4.13/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured from bomber into pint glass. Live review.

A: Pours a 2 finger off-white/cream head. Golden orange color. Slightly cloudy. Good retention. Great lace. Looks like a standard light IPA.

S: Citrus! Orange and grapefruit with sweet malts. Not much balance and citrusy hops overpower, but it is kind of nice and refreshing...

T: Very much like it smells. Citrus and sweet malts. Orange is strong from the get go. Surprisingly piney hops finish it off with grapefruit that lingers. Excellent from beginning to end. The lingering grapefruit is very nice and the pine was a pleasant an unexpected surprise. Didn't see that coming.

M: Medium body. Acidic and a little sticky. May be a bit light on the carbonation. Nice bite at the finish.

O: This is a great American IPA. Not my favorite Oregon IPA but it is very good and I would buy it on tap, but probably not in the $6 bomber again. Everything comes together nicely and the intense orange and grapefruit citrus is an awesome combo with the piney hops. This is a win for Gigantic. Not too hoppy with minimal bitterness. Recommended to any beer drinker.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 03:19:37 | More by jschwanke84

mkennedy119

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-24-2013 02:01:28 | More by mkennedy119

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-21-2013 17:50:07 | More by drgonzo2k2

joeseppy

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-20-2013 12:47:55 | More by joeseppy

mjgardner

Kansas

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-17-2013 01:32:22 | More by mjgardner

JMScowcroft

Vermont

3.99/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Gigantic Brewing Company - Gigantic IPA - 1pt 6fl oz bomber

Look - Pours amber-orange with a decent soapy head. Great lacing. Minimal carbonation.

Smell - Sweet caramel malts and a touch of hops. Bready.

Taste - Snappy sweet malt with smooth hops over it.

Mouthfeel - Rests sticky and a little boozy but otherwise good drinkability.

Overall - Not bad. Good but not stellar. This one doesn't stand out in the sea of IPAs but it is a great representation of the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 12:51:38 | More by JMScowcroft

zackb

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-14-2013 02:32:24 | More by zackb

ghostwalker

Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

22 oz bomber purchased in Vermont, of all places..

Beautiful golden-red body, fluffy finger of creamy off-white head.

Nose is crisp clean citrus. Good, but not overwhelming.

Flavor is balanced and lightly sweet. Solid citrus finish, nice grapefruit bite.

Mouthfeel is aspirin tooth stripping and crisp. Effervescent, even.

Overall, a solid brew. The malt/ hop balance is pretty high for a west coaster, but

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 22:46:21 | More by ghostwalker

Snudge4Ever

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

04-12-2013 01:43:38 | More by Snudge4Ever

Braz

Washington

4/5  rDev +1.5%

03-28-2013 03:44:28 | More by Braz

switzer

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

03-27-2013 03:34:28 | More by switzer

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

03-21-2013 10:43:42 | More by Thorpe429

Mark000

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

03-17-2013 01:48:54 | More by Mark000

Hendry

Vermont

4.08/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Gigantic IPA is new to the shelves in Vermont, and I decided it was worth a try for a $6 bomber. This IPA was a pleasant surprize as soon as I popped the top: right away, from the bottle it has that whiff of tropical fruit, and it pours nicely with a cloudy copper tinge leaving a generous creamy head that lasts a good long time. Solid lacing in my imperial pint glassware.

The nose lets you know up front this has all the preliminary elements of a solid IPA: grapefruit,melon, nectarine and bread dough come to mind. The carbonation seems well suited and the flavors are complex and follow the aroma for the most part. There is a lingering aftertaste that is bitter,slightly bready and with a smack of caramel, but with a slight soapiness to it that detracts on the finish. The alcohol is well hidden, and a reasonably decent IPA overall.

All in all, this is a bomber worth a try if you enjoy hoppy,citrusy West Coast IPAs. I would buy McNeil's Sunshine IPA before this one: the price is more reasonable with a superior nose, flavor and finish.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 03:39:13 | More by Hendry

KenC

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.5%

03-07-2013 01:10:45 | More by KenC