Special Lady Friend
Jailbreak Brewing Company

Special Lady FriendSpecial Lady Friend
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From:
Jailbreak Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #2,648
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Ranked #15,249
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 6.91%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
36
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 14, 2023
Added:
Nov 27, 2018
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
Special Lady Friend is very special indeed, an all Mosaic hazy IPA which results from the culmination of experience gained through the last year or so of thoughtful experimentation with varied yeasts, hops, and procedural techniques. Originating from a sturdy base of 2-row, white wheat, and flaked oats, Special Lady Friend boasts a purified expression of Mosaic, given that Mosaic lupulin constitutes 50% of the dry hop by weight. Overripe pineapple, candied orange, and the fresh essence of blueberry dominate the nose, while the palate experience melds into a pithy melange of tropical fruit, ultimately resulting in a dry, yet soft, elegant finish. Cheers!
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

3.81/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy, gold body under an average size white head and light lacing. Pineapple dominates the aroma while some sweet berries contribute. Sweetness does not carry over to the flavor but the pineapple does. Bitterness is minimal. Smooth, dry aftertaste. Medium bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel.
Jul 14, 2023
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Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland

4.39/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Can pour into a tulip glass.
L: Hazy yellow with moderate head and retention.
S: Tropical, Mango, Pineapple
T: Tropical fruit, hop oil, nice balance between bitter and juicy.
M: smooth, creamy, moderate body and carbonation.
Jan 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Sep 15, 2022
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

4.26/5  rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
On tap at PB Dye Golf Club in Ijamsville, MD.

This one pours a reasonably hazy golden yellow color, with a small head, and lots of lacing.

This smells pretty great – with candied blueberry, pineapple, honey, orange, and grassy hops.

This tastes quite nice. It’s a very good expression of Mosaic hops – sometimes they get too sweet into like a blueberry syrup thing. The blueberry is there, but dry, with a juicy pineapple, tangerine, and orange citrusy hop character along with that signature Mosaic berry. There’s a touch of grassy/floral hop bitterness, as well.

I was easily able to have multiple of these at a wedding – they were super refreshing and really drinkable. It didn’t really have any off flavors that are often in NE-style IPAs.

This was very much a pleasant surprise – it’s an IPA that stood out in a world where the style hardly can ever stand out anymore.
Aug 18, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by wilfonzo from Florida

Jul 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by trickynicky from Maryland

Oct 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.09 by Boone757 from Virginia

Nov 06, 2020
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.99/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Lightly hazy bright yellow, pearl white finger of foam, lacing. Lemon, pineapple, mango, and significant grapefruit with moderate piney hops in the nose. Taste is a clone only pineapple takes over the lead from grapefruit, hops are the finisher but in a light fashion. Body is slightly thin, bright and decently crisp, just want a touch more of hop bitters to round out. Nice ipa for the porch
Aug 04, 2020
 
Rated: 3.99 by MrDarcy from Massachusetts

Jul 07, 2020
 
Rated: 4.21 by carrcolind from District of Columbia

Mar 21, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by KAP1356 from Pennsylvania

Mar 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.94 by benjaminsa from Vermont

Dec 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.68 by Dduquette from Maryland

Nov 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Oct 24, 2019
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.81/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Small sample at Salisbury MD Good Beer Festival. Billed as a NEIPA. Pours a slightly hazy light amber with almost no head. Initial impression is fairly juicy grapefruit, assisted by mango, a touch of pine, and a good dose of caramel. Mouthfeel is medium - it could be a little more pillow-y and have some more heft to it. Finish is soft and sweet. Good but not great.
Oct 12, 2019
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Reviewed by Aewachiw from Maryland

4.32/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Best hazy ipa I have had in a long time. Super smooth and juicy. Had on draft at Trucksteraunt in Baltimore MD. Pours hazy, with good color. Would definitely get again.
Oct 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by petewheeler from Maryland

Sep 21, 2019
 
Rated: 4.43 by goblue3509 from Pennsylvania

Aug 18, 2019
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Reviewed by GateToWire from Maryland

3.88/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy gold with zero foam
Lots of grapefruit, pine and citrus smell
Not thin but not thick on feel. Just a good solid IPA
Great hoppy taste, wonderful citrus flavors. Just a wonderful local Maryland IPA.
Would highly recommend
Jul 11, 2019
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz can

pale yellow golden color, slightly cloudy. thick white head, good lacing.aroma is citrusy - orange and grapefruit, also a bit grassy. taste is a bit thin, mostly bitter. not much body.
Jun 07, 2019
Special Lady Friend from Jailbreak Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 36 ratings