Saint Arnold Homefront IPA - Saint Arnold Brewing Company

grittybrews

Washington

4.03/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured a hazy orange with a finger of off-white head. Big aroma of grapefruit, caramel, and tangerine.

Moderate carbonation and a lightish mouthfeel. Biscuit, gentle orange, and light caramel up front with a good dose of pine on the finish.

Drinks much lighter than the aroma indicates, with less citrus than expected. More dry and pine-dominated. Pleasant but not amazing.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2012 14:48:45 | More by grittybrews

Horse_Mullet

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-14-2013 13:26:59 | More by Horse_Mullet

jl28r1

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-10-2013 00:20:23 | More by jl28r1

SFC21

New York

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

04-21-2013 01:16:03 | More by SFC21

jbeezification

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

03-19-2013 04:06:20 | More by jbeezification

ChanceK

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

03-11-2013 01:13:56 | More by ChanceK

jerefreakinmiah

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

02-24-2013 19:27:47 | More by jerefreakinmiah

BigBarley

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

02-13-2013 16:22:46 | More by BigBarley

Dinkel

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

02-07-2013 04:05:18 | More by Dinkel

Ford

Texas

3/5  rDev -19.1%

01-18-2013 02:49:45 | More by Ford

gregoryhersh

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

01-16-2013 00:39:07 | More by gregoryhersh

Clonies720

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: Pours a medium amber-orange tint with an inch of creamy, white head that dissipates quickly to about a 1/4th inch head.

Smell: Citrus, piney resin, mild hop presence.

Mouthfeel: A modest amount of carbonation. I'm not getting the "very carbonated" mouthfeel that others are saying. It has a very wet finish that strangely has me wanting more, although I generally prefer a dry finish. I enjoy the lingering citrus finish.

Taste: Strong citrus (as it's brewed with zested oranges and citrus peel), grapefruit, pine, a slightly sweet malty presence towards the end, and just a dash of slightly bitter hops that make it an IPA.

Overall: It's a modest version of an IPA. Great for anyone looking to try an India Pale Ale without the usual strong presence of hop bitterness that assault the taste buds. The wet, citrus finish is nice and perfect for a hot Texas summer day. It's not a type of beer I'd normally drink since it's a little light on the bittering hops for an IPA, but it's a one time beer that will never be brewed again apparently. Very average overall, but hey it's for charity...

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2013 00:48:28 | More by Clonies720

StArnoldFan

Texas

3.58/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Homefront is a great Saint Arnold brew. A single batch brew that they usually do once a year. Pours a cloudy orange with a finger head. Smells of citrus. Hops still there with the citrus taste. Overall a solid IPA and also supports our troops because 100% of the proceeds go to the military.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 05:26:55 | More by StArnoldFan

TXhomebrewer

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

01-03-2013 04:48:18 | More by TXhomebrewer

ScubaSteve00

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

12-31-2012 22:06:49 | More by ScubaSteve00

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

12-27-2012 01:24:24 | More by t0rin0

texasnomad

2.5/5  rDev -32.6%

12-09-2012 16:32:06 | More by texasnomad

ravot

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

12-05-2012 04:30:07 | More by ravot

BrockRockwell

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

12-02-2012 21:46:59 | More by BrockRockwell

drummermattie02

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

11-28-2012 15:04:29 | More by drummermattie02

JohnSmith5506

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

11-24-2012 01:16:18 | More by JohnSmith5506

srhoadsy

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served chilled into a tulip.

Pours a hazy light orange color with an inch of airy beige colored head that slowly recedes.

Aromas of grapefruit and pine with a mineral background. As it warmed I also picked up guava.

Flavors of pine and candied citrus peel. Similiar to Endeavor, but more subdued.

Mouthfeel is medium body and moderate carbonation.

Overall a good IPA for a good cause. Only downside is nothing in the profile really stuck out for me.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2012 03:48:50 | More by srhoadsy

tswater

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

11-11-2012 04:29:17 | More by tswater

GRG1313

California

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

10-28-2012 03:47:56 | More by GRG1313

OUBrewer

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -5.7%

10-22-2012 21:41:30 | More by OUBrewer