Slab Cabin IPA - Otto's Pub and Brewery

nhindian

Pennsylvania

3.45/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

22oz bomber poured into a tulip.

A - Pours a deep orange color, almost like a golden sunburst. Looks pretty similar to the DIPA that Otto's makes, Double D, even down to it's clear appearance. A two-finger, tan-colored head forms, with a creamy consistency made up of minuscule bubbles. Retention is pretty good, but the lacing is a bit shoddy, merely consisting of a split-second sticking to the glass then it rapidly falls.

S - The smell is interesting and not as focused on the traditional IPA aromas as I would've thought. It's pretty floral and airy, but at the same time it also has a bit of nuttiness to it as well. It's balanced with a solid malt backbone as well. Not much going on here though, however.

T - The flavor brings even more malt than was in the nose. There's no mistaking that this is an East Coast IPA. The taste starts with a heaping helping of caramel malts, and again I'm getting some English influence and nuttiness. The hops, again, are floral, and it's barely bitter at all. I'm actually getting a rather sweet finish here. This is not what I would've expected at all; it's not a bad thing, but it's not like a typical IPA at all.

M - Mouthfeel is medium-bodied with good carbonation. Leaves a rather sweet, floral aftertaste in the mouth and doesn't wreck the palate at all.

D/O - Drinkability is moderate. Definitely an outlier in the IPA style and I can see it being a sort of stepping stone to the more bitter representations of the style. Pretty sweet, not overly bitter, and not overrun with citrus or pine hop flavors. I can't say it's my favorite, but I can imagine it has its places.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2011 05:00:17 | More by nhindian

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-20-2013 19:38:25 | More by InspectorBob

Analog_kid

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-15-2013 02:55:40 | More by Analog_kid

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-09-2013 02:14:29 | More by pcsnyder

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

3.03/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bought a 22-oz bottle in Wegmans in Williamsport. I considered cheap at $4.49 per 22. Didn't see any bottled on date or freshness stamp on the bottle. Pours a clear dark copper with okay head and good carbonation. Smells malty sweet with a kiss of hops. Maybe some crystal 40 malt in the nose. Tastes mostly malty with hops in the background. Hops are there, they just don't quite take the forefront like today's IPAs. Hops seem like American citrus variety but meld pretty well with the sweet malt aroma & flavor. Feels a little medium to heavy bodied. Finishes a tad too sweet. Not a bad beer, just isn't one of my favs in today's wonderful lineup of flavorful & hoppy IPAs.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 02:37:56 | More by jwhancher

tdm168

North Carolina

3.56/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - caramel amber with a thin, off white head that has decent retention

S - citrus, dark bread

T - dark bready malts, citrus, some banana, faint sweetness, some pine, decent bitter finish

M - medium bodied, smooth, very crisp

This is a decent IPA, but it's not one that will separate itself from the crowd. I would have preferred a slightly different malt character, but what is here isn't bad. The hops are present, but I wish they were a bit more intense. Overall, this is a nice IPA that is refreshing and easy to drink, but it will disappoint the more intense hop heads.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 00:44:06 | More by tdm168

jwat

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

03-01-2013 05:48:02 | More by jwat

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-dark amber color with a nice off-white head and good lacing

S-citrus, pine, malt, hints of floral and herbal

T-nice juicy citrus with some pine and a nice slightly sweet malt backbone, slight herbal notes, moderate bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, smooth

O-a solid IPA with a nice balance of flavors

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2013 00:25:12 | More by MDDMD

billmayo

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.5%

02-24-2013 14:37:29 | More by billmayo

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -23.9%

12-25-2012 18:09:45 | More by ejimhof

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

12-08-2012 22:32:28 | More by bacher468

micahmye

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

11-22-2012 00:08:19 | More by micahmye

eargle

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

11-20-2012 20:12:47 | More by eargle

wertschy

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

11-08-2012 22:06:31 | More by wertschy

leweascoba

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -23.9%

10-20-2012 01:05:45 | More by leweascoba

lupercmda

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

09-26-2012 02:28:36 | More by lupercmda

saucy626

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

09-24-2012 20:07:27 | More by saucy626

jenray

Texas

2.25/5  rDev -42.9%

09-19-2012 00:29:14 | More by jenray

slvrmon82

Delaware

4/5  rDev +1.5%

09-11-2012 03:02:10 | More by slvrmon82

jra173

Pennsylvania

4.38/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Overall a very solid IPA from Otto's Pub and Brewery in State College, PA. Great offering available all over Central PA and can compete with any of the top East Coast IPAs. This is a great regular to add to your lineup and is balanced enough to be a good session IPA.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2012 02:47:51 | More by jra173

JimmytheSaintPSU

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

08-21-2012 01:47:00 | More by JimmytheSaintPSU

nstroup

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

08-17-2012 16:42:11 | More by nstroup

Aschap

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

08-14-2012 02:04:15 | More by Aschap

Shibbykaiyai

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Grabbed a bottle while in State College, PA.

Went very well with a takeout bbq burger and fries from Kildare's Pub.

A good brew. Not too biting, but you can definitely taste the hops and citrus. Before I leave later this week, I will pick up some to take home.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2012 02:28:27 | More by Shibbykaiyai

jtd335

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

07-16-2012 10:45:03 | More by jtd335