Avery India Pale Ale (IPA) - Avery Brewing Company

jhartley

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. can into a pint glass. Digitize code on bottom of can.
A-Golden orange clear color, thick foamy 1 finger head. Slightly cloudy. Small amount of lacing.
S-Citrus, orange, grapefruit. Light pine and peach smells/
T-Grapefruit, mango, pie. Bitter hop bite leads into a sweet maltiness.
M-Nice hop bitterness, good amount of carbonation, nice malty finish.
O-Very nice IPA! Citrus and tropical fruits. Hoppy. This is right in my wheelhouse, just a great drinking IPA.

Serving type: can

06-29-2012 23:39:51 | More by jhartley

chugalug06

Colorado

3.8/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Large, four-finger white foamy head. Awesome lacing and brilliant clarity in the orange brew.

Heavy bitter citrus along with bready apple and roasty banana.

Very bitter, but refreshing and sticky. Nothing off putting. Heavy grapefruit and herbal flavors. Light carbonation, too.

A slight mess between the scent and flavor; the scent detracts from the flavor, they're nothing alike. Avery's IPA is very refreshing and enjoyable, but lacks smooth transitions. It hits, but could hit harder. Recommended.

Serving type: can

06-21-2012 00:28:37 | More by chugalug06

Phelps

Arizona

3.28/5  rDev -15.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Bottle into a tulip.

Shadowy rose-orange, hazed to the point of near-opacity. One finger of creamy white foam settles atop and descends pretty quickly, leaving behind a frothy ring.

Nice floral notes – roses and orange blossoms – meet orange slices, tangerine peel, honey and biscuits. This bottle might be a little old, so the malts are larger and the hops more subdued than usual, but it’s created a nice balance in the aroma.

Same deal here: overripe oranges, tangerine pith, potpourri-like floral notes. Nice bitterness settles on the sides of the tongue. Honey and biscuits from the malt, but the finish is nicely dry.

Soft medium-light body. Carbonation is mild, just a soft massage. Tiny hint of fizz. No alcohol.

Not bad, not great. A pretty standard IPA from Avery.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2012 19:40:15 | More by Phelps

t2thebro

Iowa

3.38/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle.

A- murky yellowish color with a slight greenish hue. One finger head that fades quickly leaves spotty lacing.

S- dank citrus hop aroma. Not much more.

T- bittersweet. A dank bitterness starts off the taste with a sweet earth taste to follow. Something is just a bit off. But still good.

M- dry. Medium carb. Finishes real dry.

O- ok. Not bad, not great. Drinkable but have had better.
I would classify as an APA, due to lack of malt presence. Light very complex, seems like it would be smooth due to the smell then smacks you with an unbalanced bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2012 00:01:16 | More by t2thebro

chickenflea

Florida

3.68/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

World of Beer - UCF, Orlando. Beer pours bright golden color and medium white head.

The aroma is hoppy: piney and grapefruit notes dominate. Subtle malt aromas.

Initial taste is light, sweet and refreshing. Body is a tough heavy for an IPA - almost like a double IPA. Texture is smooth and a little oily. Hop bitterness really settles in on the aftertaste. Really!

The body is medium.

A good IPA. Well made with no distractions. Hopheads should love this brew, as it really delivers the bitterness on the finish. Not my favorite IPA (I prefer the fresh-hopped variety) but very solid.

Serving type: on-tap

06-01-2012 13:39:02 | More by chickenflea

Brad007

Vermont

4.38/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a light golden color with the thickest, frothiest head of beer I've seen in a while.

Aroma is brimming with citrusy hops. Anything else is quite faint to my nose.

Wow. My taste buds are immediately doused in a bitter, light grapefruit haze. Malt is sweet like fresh bread dough. Very nice balance here.

Mouthfeel is the exact same. A balance of citrus and bready malt.

I'm impressed with this version of the style. It hit all the right notes.

Serving type: can

05-30-2012 00:30:34 | More by Brad007

BostonHops

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

(review from notes; sampled on 02/06/11)

pours an amber/copper tone with a healthy finger of off-white head; middling head retention and patchy pacing. decent looking IPA, if nothing especially noteworthy.

nose is citric-hoppy with some mild malty notes in the background. decent aroma, doesn't exactly get you salivating, but it's solid. taste mostly follows the aroma. grapefruit, zemon zest, maybe a subdued floral note. not getting a big malty presence, though there's a touch. hoppy bitterness persists through the finish. overall, a tasty and enjoyable IPA though of the unremarkable variety - no real wow factor.

medium-bodied mouthfeel with average carbonation. good drinkability.

originally reviewed: 02-09-2011

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2012 22:51:56 | More by BostonHops

ChrisConn

Minnesota

4.65/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Golden, no fade, it is very clear up to light. Full foam, great head appearance.

S - Nothing overpowering, very light malty, citrus aroma. Great attractive smell.

T - Distinct hoppiness with the back up of the citrus. Carries well, makes my tongue tingle and finishes with a light bitterness.

M - Light creamy presence, again light, med body. Good feel.

O - Great beer. Was pleasently surprised with the smell and taste. Worth a trip back to the store for more.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2012 22:44:31 | More by ChrisConn

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4.03/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Can served in conical pint glass

A - clear golden amber with 2 finger frothy white head with excellent rentention and great lacing

S - malt, biscuit, herbal and citrus hops

T - follows nose with sweet caramel malt character and nice citrus and herbal bitter finish

M - med body, mod carbonation, smooth creamy finish

O - A nice herbal and malty ipa

Serving type: can

05-24-2012 18:17:34 | More by williamjbauer

KajII

North Carolina

3.48/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

[Best served in a Shaker glass]

The pour was a murky medium orange with some yellow highlights and a small (1 finger or less) white creamy head that was somewhat lasting, finally receding to a large puddle with a small collar which produced some excellent sheeting of lace that coated the glass.

The aroma was of floral and spruce hops, a grain malt and a soapy yeast with notes of caramel and citrus (grapefruit).

The taste was nicely bitter and lightly malty with a mild sweet caramel undertone from the start, progressing into a nice bitter hoppy taste with just a hint of citrus at the end. The flavor was around for an average time proceeding the swallow with a mild bitter hoppiness left to linger.

Mouthfeel was a few steps below medium in body with a dry texture and a mild to medium carbonation.

Overall an IPA with a light maltiness and a bit of citrus, which complimented the hoppiness very well...

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2012 14:21:19 | More by KajII

cyclonece09

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz can into a 14 oz "pint" glass with a medium white head with some staying power. Smells of floral and earthy tones, however, it is not overly strong. Tastes of light malt that gives a sweet taste, and nicely balanced with floral hops. Carbonation is great, and a nice smooth finish for this light bodied beer. Overall, a very good beer.

Serving type: can

05-11-2012 01:51:04 | More by cyclonece09

BeerBuckeye

Ohio

3.9/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours a hazy orange color with fluffy bright white head.

S - Lightly hoppy, grapefruit and piney.

T - Pretty full of flavor here. It's got a bitter piney kick in the beginning which then has a little bit of fruit sweetness before fading back into some bitter resin hops.

M - Smooth, good carbonation.

Overall - A decent IPA here. Solid all around.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2012 00:34:01 | More by BeerBuckeye

facundoCNB

New Jersey

3.65/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

clear golden yellow pour with 1/4" white head. smells of grapefruit, cascade hops, grass. bitter earthy up front followed up by a citrusy tangy bitterness. tastes of dirt, grapefruit, pine. medium body with a nice creaminess to it.. fizzy carbonation makes it go down easily. this is a really nice IPA overall, not too special, but nice and bitter, yet very refreshing.

Serving type: can

05-07-2012 23:25:11 | More by facundoCNB

BuxMontBeerLover

Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Purchased from Wegmans in Warrington, PA

6pk-$11.99

Poured and enjoyed in a DFH Signature Glass

A - Beer pours with a light golden/honey color. Very hazy with noticeable "floaties". A half-finger head on the initial pour. Moderate lacing left after drinking.

S - A very mundane aroma. A earthy, slightly hoppy aroma. Nothing special.

T - The beer is pretty bitter on the initial sip with a slight backbone of malts. A very earthy, grassy taste are the dominate flavors I'm left with after drinking this beer. Rather dry. The alcohol is barely noticeable.

M - A thinnish consistency. Medium carbonation. Bitter aftertaste.

O - A decent yet underwhelming IPA. It's not a bad IPA but I prefer more of a hoppy/citrus taste in my IPAs which I'm just not getting with this beer. Worth a try but there are better IPAs out there.

Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2012 18:14:25 | More by BuxMontBeerLover

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a mild copper color with less than one finger of fluffy white head with good retention.

The scent is of citrus and floral hops, some notes toasted malt.

The taste is first of citrus, mildly bitter floral hops, and some notes of toasted malt.

Medium body, very crisp and smooth, high carbonation.

This was an above average IPA, there was good balanced flavor, though it was a little light.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2012 20:01:38 | More by BeerCon5

LeeryLeprechaun

Colorado

4.15/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Beer pours a golden color with a little bit of haze from the hops. For an IPA it is fairly brilliant and a nice lacy head forms on the sides of the glass as you drink this one down.

The aroma is a hop bomb. mostly floral and citrus aromas with some grapefruit in the background. It is very well presented and blends together nicely.

The beer starts off crisp with cool and finishes with a little bit kick. It is not lip puckering or overwhelming but instead solid and balanced.

The body is medium.

Overall a solid IPA. It is an IPA that I could have a couple of in a row as it is more on the refreshing side than the kick you in the face side.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 22:23:09 | More by LeeryLeprechaun

80FlareSide

4.7/5  rDev +20.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

My favorite beer overall. A relatively hoppy beer, and definately not for everyone, but if you like hops, you will love this beer.

Living in the east it is fairly hard to come by. Lately I have only been able to find it in cans at Table & Vine in West Springfield, MA

Serving type: can

04-21-2012 00:30:15 | More by 80FlareSide

iabeerbaron

Iowa

3/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A nice golden orange pour with a medium sized white head. Aroma of citrus, pine, and sweetness from the malt. The flavor was bitter grapefruit and sweet malts, maybe a tad too much for me, but still an enjoyable IPA. Would like to try more from Avery.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2012 18:22:09 | More by iabeerbaron

Lawl3ss

Texas

3.88/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Lightly chilled 12 oz. bottle poured into a stemless tulip pint. Bottling date 2.11.12.

Look- Medium amber/straw with three fingers of loose eggshell head that falls fairly quickly to a craggy cap, leaving a dense web of lace.

Smell- Lemony, with a backdrop of light biscuit and a hint of resin. As it warms a bit, the citrus zest gets stronger and is joined by a touch of something flowery. Very nice.

Taste- Starts citrusy and grassy, before quickly mellowing out to a graham-cracker-like malty showing on the swallow, with just a hint of grapefruit clinging on throughout. Finish is lightly bitter and tealike, but fairly nondescript. Well-balanced and tasty, but restrained.

Mouthfeel- Medium to full body for the style, feels pretty substantial. Crisp-ish on the sip, mildly dry finish. Fairly easy drinking, but would probably feel cleaner if it was colder.

Overall- Pretty good, better than I was expecting, in fact. Certainly not the best IPA I've had, but it hits all the right notes for an American IPA without being too bold. I'll look for it on tap.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2012 03:16:39 | More by Lawl3ss

MichPaul

Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Wow, what a surprise! I didn't have high expectations for this beer, but was overwhelmed! This is a GREAT IPA! I think this is also my first IPA tasted from a can, to a glass. It was very enjoyable! Probably a medium smell of citrus and hops, and a nice hoppy beer.
Just a great beer, and one that I will now try and stock quite consistently at home.

Serving type: can

03-24-2012 01:07:43 | More by MichPaul

Wxworkoff

4.33/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This was a pleasant surprise for me. Enjoyed on a visit to Boulder, and Avery was actually the only brewery in the area I didn't get to in person, so I snagged a 6 pack on my way back from business meetings on the company dime. Oops.

This was a pleasant surprise, as being a notorious hophead, I tend to prefer to the double IPAs versus the normal company line. But this is one of the better 'regular release' IPAs I've had.

Quirky note, I left the sixer on the counter, out of the fridge, while going through three bottles. It may be of interest that in my opinion, the beer got better as it warmed.

Enjoyed as a bottle in a standard pint glass.

A- Like an IPA should be. A golden, vibrant, almost peachy color...you can almost tell it it'll have a citrus undertone from looking at it. Skips the chill haze...the warmer version was actually more hazy than the fridge-temp bottle. Plenty of carbonation leaves a lasting, thick head. Too quick a pour will leave you waiting to pour the final 2-3 oz until you've had a few sips.

S- Citrus...mostly grapefruit. This was all I smelled in the 'cold' version...however as the beer warmed I definitely smell pine...and maybe even a little vanilla? Not as pungent as I'd like, however.

T- Cold, I get straight citrus hops, bitter...but clean. However, as it warms, I catch more subtle citrus notes, and I can notice some hints of pine and vanilla on the back end...the beer becomes more balanced on the palate...it almost sweetens a bit. Highly enjoyable. For a 'standard IPA', this satisfied me as a hophead. There are plenty of hops here.

M- Gorgeous. Smooth, and properly carbonated. Honestly, this was one of the most enjoyable parts of this offering.

D- Smooth and drinkable. Surprisingly satisfying, honestly. A great beer for a warm night spent outside.

O- Try it. I look forward to my next trip to Boulder so I can get this straight from the source. One of the hoppiest basic IPAs I've had. Honestly though, I think its better if you let it sit for 10-15 minutes in the glass before drinking it. I found it improved as it warmed.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2012 03:58:56 | More by Wxworkoff

DrFayhee

3.38/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Golden in color with minimal head, this IPA smells of pine soap and, honestly, tastes a bit like it too. Also some hints of vanilla. Medium bodied and rather smooth mouthfeel. A good beer to enjoy by a campfire on a chilly night amongst the conifers.

Serving type: can

03-19-2012 02:46:00 | More by DrFayhee

denver10

Colorado

2.88/5  rDev -26%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

A golden/orange appearance with a big white head and decent retention. Nice lacing. A very earthy aroma. Like a pile of hay dusted with a little sugar. Starts off sweet from the malt base but that proves to be just a teaste. Quickly the hops come in an take over. Definitely quite bitter and earthy. A crisp mediu bodied mouthfeel. Too hop forward a beer for me, personally.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2012 23:44:44 | More by denver10

scootpolute

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz brown bottle with a very cool label ... it's a map of the world entwined with hop vines...

Appearance: Hazy orange/copper beer with a patchy cream off-white foam head that clings to the sides of the glass.

Smell: Very pronounced grapefruit hop aromas, spicy with background sweet malts and a faint bready grain aroma.

Taste: Whoa! This is one good, very clean, drinkable awesome IPA! Mouthfeel is ultra-smooth and creamy with a malty thick full-body. The initial taste is an absolute hop assualt on the palate! A spicy, stinging and salty plethora of citric nuances literally overwhelm the senses. Earth, leaf and grass flavours pull-thru, then are followed by an alcohol presence and spiciness. The malt in this beer is definately present but gets its ass fiercly kicked by the hops. Malt includes some toasted, slightly bready and light honey flavours with an even malt sweetness. It hardly balances the beer, but does keep it somewhat control. Beer finishes with residual hop spice and malt sweetness, which tends to linger for some time.

Notes: This is a very hyped-up beer, and it should be as it is an absolutely marvelous beer for all the hop-heads out there... For what it is, it's crafted to near perfection. A "Wow!" beer for sure...As close to '5's' all around for me...I just can't bring myself to score a, '5' for ANY beer...seems like the only place you'll find 'that' beer is heaven...6.5 % abv....

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2012 23:23:00 | More by scootpolute

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

4.1/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: It has a nice cloudy golden/orange color to it. It has a nice white head that dies down moderately and leaves some lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitly give out hints of citrus, grapefruit, apricot and pine notes with some light malts.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a nice dominant hop presence giving it the nice citrusy, and grapefruit character. Piney hop notes come in with a light caramel malt sweetness in the end.

Mouthfeel: It has a medium carbonation with a nice solid overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with good flavors and aromas.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2012 19:33:44 | More by SebD