Lost Sailor India Pale Ale - Berkshire Brewing Company Inc.

blackheartbilly

Massachusetts

3.83/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22 Oz poured into a pint glass.

Golden in appearence with slight reddish and orange hues.

The smell was very hoppy and possibly some fruity hints.

I enjoyed the taste, I usually dont go for IPAs, but I wanted to try a new good one. If you like hops, you will like this IPA.

mouthfeel was a little acidic, but but not harshly over-bearing. Obviously heavy hop after-taste.

This is a great brew for the summer, and for someone like me who isnt too familiar with IPAs, I enjoyed it. cheers!

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2007 02:48:14 | More by blackheartbilly

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

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-08-2013 19:46:01 | More by blknikon

ackbarleywine

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

04-24-2013 19:14:26 | More by ackbarleywine

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

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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

WDJersey

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%

02-24-2013 03:56:02 | More by WDJersey

PJK

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

02-17-2013 21:52:05 | More by PJK

shehateme

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

02-16-2013 15:08:34 | More by shehateme

chefduff2

New York

3/5  rDev -23.5%

02-15-2013 05:18:10 | More by chefduff2

MNishCT77

District of Columbia

4.69/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

22 oz. bottle purchased in CT in late 1/13 (no birth date), poured into my tasting 3Fs Teku long-stemmed glass, drank 2/13/13 over ~one hour.

A: 4.755 - amber-brown coloration, moderate clarity, whitish frothy 2 finger head that lingers into an attractive rim lacing, slight alcohol legs

S: 5 - herbal/spice/floral notes predominant, slight toffee and caramel snifters --> perfect smelling EIPA to these nostrils!

T: 4.5 - little-to-no bitterness, citrus undertones, bready malty backbone with slight esters, moderate alcohol notes

M: 4.75 - medium body, moderate carbonation

O: 4.75 - it's really unfortunate that I don't have easy access to this beer any longer; to me, it's the best American example of a classic EIPA on the market and accentuates all the best features of East Kent Golding on a Marris Otter backbone; for those in New England, considering how affordable it is (~$3.99/bomber and $7.99/growler before deposit) definitely worth hunting down; for those outside of New England who enjoy classic British bitters or EIPAs like Fuller's ESB or Samuel Smith pale ale, it's definitely worth a trade

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 02:38:52 | More by MNishCT77

xacidx

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2%

02-07-2013 22:37:01 | More by xacidx

Etan

Illinois

4.06/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle sent by Valdieu2. Thanks!

A: Pours a cloudy orange with a huge puffy white head. Great lacing.

S: Restrained citric hop notes meld with some fruity ale yeast esters, cream, toffee, light peppery spiciness.

T: Light piney bitterness and mild grapefruit, yeasty, caramel and bready malt, a bit leafy, crisp finish.

M: Light-bodied with moderate carbonation, very creamy feel.

O: Nice to have a good English-style IPA every once in a while. This one is restrained and tasty with a great mouthfeel. The Golding hops are expressive without being aggressive.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 02:53:21 | More by Etan

MAUEX_MFA

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

01-18-2013 01:45:49 | More by MAUEX_MFA

Ecxeeder616

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

01-08-2013 20:57:16 | More by Ecxeeder616