Lost Sailor India Pale Ale - Berkshire Brewing Company Inc.

Reagan1984

Massachusetts

3.53/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

From a Growler

I enjoyed this beer in a traditional pint glass. The beer appeared caramel or medium copper in color and was rather clear.
There were 2 fingers of off white head that faded extremely quickly

I found the taste to be a bit too malty sweet for my tastes.

I do notice that this is listed as an English IPA vs. an American IPA and I think the focus on the malt is perhaps indicative of the style..

Either way, I am more fond of Hop pronounced IPA's.

There was an insane amount of lacing left behind in the glass. Among the most I've ever seen.

Aroma is more malt/ caramel and roasted vs. Hoppy floral.
Flavor hits with a burst of malt sweetness.
Strong roasted malt up front that isn't balanced with a big enough hop finish.

Burnt/roasted malt/ dark caramel flavor are predominant.
Not hops or "fresh" hops.

Not nearly enough hop lingering aftertaste.

A bit effervescent and a somewhat lighter mouth feel.

This is a pretty good beer. Frankly I tried it after having a Mama Masala IPA and it really didn't compare too well.

If you're a Hop freak, you should look elsewhere. If you enjoy a bit sweeter milder IPA, give it a shot.

Serving type: growler

06-15-2008 12:23:55 | More by Reagan1984

Nachos4two

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2%

06-19-2013 01:49:19 | More by Nachos4two

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-13-2013 22:57:37 | More by doremite

Khutso

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

06-10-2013 00:11:19 | More by Khutso

rderedin

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

06-09-2013 16:53:19 | More by rderedin

BRYeleJR

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

06-08-2013 16:44:13 | More by BRYeleJR

bszern

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance is a nice copper color with a nice head. Smell is a little grassy, kind of sweet, not bitter at all. Completely different from an American IPA. Tastes a lite sweet, and just the right amount of bitter. A little bit of sweetness left on the tongue and lips. No significant bitter aftertaste.

One of my favorite beers....better out of a growler then a bottle!

Serving type: growler

06-06-2013 03:51:48 | More by bszern

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-02-2013 15:51:40 | More by hockeyfighter19

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-25-2013 12:41:49 | More by Burkbom23

mlefebvre7

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-25-2013 01:49:07 | More by mlefebvre7

MarkQ617

Massachusetts

3.36/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

A good, but not awesome IPA. Had this on tap at the Martha's Vineyard Chowder Co. Decent color, but I'd prefer a bit darker. Probably non coincidentally, the smell was pleasant but not super robust. I could've used more hops. Citrusy, crisp, floral, decent flavor.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2013 22:49:17 | More by MarkQ617

PhillyStyle

Georgia

3.23/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

On-tap at Prime 16 in New Haven, CT, served in a pint glass:

The beer appeared a hazy orange color with a light, white foamy head that dissipated into a small thin cap. Nothing too impressive...perhaps slightly above average. The beer gave off a hoppier aroma than was expected from an English IPA, but light citrus hops. The taste, again, was overpowered by the hops for the style. This style is typically a bit more balanced than say an American IPA. No real complexity to it, just straight citrus hops. The beer had a good feel to it and finished with a decent dry but bitter aftertaste and was easy to drink. Overall, too hoppy for the style, I expected a little more balance...but even if it was just an IPA, it is average at best.

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2013 02:02:38 | More by PhillyStyle

BigOldOaf

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-10-2013 02:47:10 | More by BigOldOaf

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Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

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scmoore81

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2%

04-19-2013 02:04:50 | More by scmoore81

dphillips

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-13-2013 02:05:39 | More by dphillips

Bubbalito

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

04-07-2013 18:41:19 | More by Bubbalito

HopChef44

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-06-2013 12:45:52 | More by HopChef44

CTJman

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2%

04-04-2013 23:22:21 | More by CTJman

Triglycerides

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-04-2013 02:49:38 | More by Triglycerides

JWR3251

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

04-03-2013 11:52:13 | More by JWR3251

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +2%

03-18-2013 17:50:43 | More by Celtics76

hopley

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

03-02-2013 00:39:55 | More by hopley

Proclarush

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

02-24-2013 18:33:36 | More by Proclarush