Gandhi-Bot Double IPA - New England Brewing Co.

shleepy

California

3.73/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from can into snifter glass.

A: Golden color, medium white head.

S: Grassy and piny hop notes. Not too aromatic, though. There might be some light caramel sweetness in there, as well.

T: A good mix of light caramel sweetness and various hop notes - lots of pineapple, some citrus, and light grassiness. Clean finish with no residual bitterness. The caramel/malt profile and bitterness are not overwhelming, all throughout, which is great.

M: The body is a bit on the heavier side, as would be expected from a DIPA. Fairly average, as far as the style goes.

O: Solid DIPA. Smooth, clean, and balanced.

Serving type: can

05-03-2012 03:43:36 | More by shleepy

HopChef44

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-21-2013 00:34:06 | More by HopChef44

brycevolk

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-20-2013 12:25:09 | More by brycevolk

kevanb

Illinois

4.24/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12oz can poured into a stemless wine glass, many thanks to Treebs for the fresh can.

The beer pours a hazy copper orange color, hues of honey and straw with a 2 finger soapy white head that dissipates quickly and leaves just a spot of lace behind. The aroma is heavy on citrus, mainly grapefruit with bits of tangerine, grassy hops, wildflower and fresh meadowy earthiness, light pine and just a touch of sweet malt. Lots of bitter pine, fresh floral flavors and citrus goodness on the tongue. The grapefruit plays nicely with some lemongrass and other weedy, grassy flavors and the pine really ties it together with just enough crisp, almost spiciness from the hops. There is just a touch of sweet pale malt at the end, but this is all hops. The body is great, coats the mouth well, quite juicy at times that has an almost creamy texture at times but finishes wonderfully dry.

Verdict: A damn fine IPA from NEBCO, bitter, piney, citrusy, flavorful and most importantly, balanced. While I'm sure that this beer gets overshadowed by Heady and the Hill Farmstead IPA craze, this can easily hold it's own and is deserving of all praises and accolades.

Serving type: can

05-20-2013 02:31:05 | More by kevanb

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-19-2013 13:36:10 | More by Photekut

pengs68

New York

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-19-2013 00:58:35 | More by pengs68

Gmann

New York

3.73/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a dirty golden color with a soapy off white head that settled into a sparse cap.

The aroma is of herbal/fruity hops. An onion and overripe tropical fruit profile; orange and pineapple. It seems that every hoppy beer I have out of a can has the same exact aroma, weird.

Big tropical fruit hop flavor. Lots of pineapple and apricot. This is followed by a grassy and piney hop which lasts through the finish. The malt is bready but takes a back seat to the hops. Resiny metallic bitterness in the finish.

Moderate feel with moderate carbonation. Starts sweet on the palate but ends very much bitter.

Expected more from this beer. More of an east coast dipa. Hop profile not my favorite but it packs a punch.

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 21:16:39 | More by Gmann

pmoney

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-18-2013 13:53:38 | More by pmoney

Morey

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-18-2013 01:52:08 | More by Morey

Emkehr

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -19%

05-17-2013 17:03:08 | More by Emkehr

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.8/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

New England Brewing Co. - Gandhi-Bot Double IPA - 12fl oz can

Thanks to Hendry for being able to snag me four of these bad boys. Gotta love the awesome artwork on these cans.

Look - Pours a hazy darker amber brown with a massive soapy head. Super sticky abundant lacing. Moderate carbonation. East Coast DIPA for sure.

Smell - All of the hops. Pine, citrus (sour typical grapefruit version here), some floral, and even a smidgen of resin hop aromas with an almost spicy bite on the edge of it. Smooth caramel malts underneath. Perfect.

Taste - A phenomenal introduction blend of the somewhat darker malts with a nice pine/resin hop overlay. After this is immediately transforms into a glorious grapefruit bomb.

Mouthfeel - Rests sour citrus grapefruit hops on the roof of the mouth and the palate. Slightly boozy and a little warming to the face and stomach.

Overall - Wow. This is one for the books here, what a great brew! Highly recommend! Cheers! You can compare this brew somewhat to Heady Topper, but it has its own flair with the different malts and less of a floral hit.

Serving type: can

05-17-2013 11:25:42 | More by JMScowcroft

JaySchneider

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-17-2013 01:00:31 | More by JaySchneider

BeerBucks

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-17-2013 00:48:20 | More by BeerBucks

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-16-2013 18:36:03 | More by Westuh

stanowsf

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-16-2013 02:55:23 | More by stanowsf

phooky

New York

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-16-2013 00:04:31 | More by phooky

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-15-2013 02:13:33 | More by Rifugium

Wolfpack2005

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-15-2013 01:22:39 | More by Wolfpack2005

jkane101

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-14-2013 00:26:09 | More by jkane101

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -30.6%

05-13-2013 23:51:15 | More by ejimhof

GoGators

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-13-2013 16:45:37 | More by GoGators

JSBILK

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-13-2013 14:12:52 | More by JSBILK

HoppyKilaMonster

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-13-2013 06:26:58 | More by HoppyKilaMonster

duobob

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-12-2013 23:34:14 | More by duobob

Hendry

Vermont

4.68/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Ahh, the long awaited Ghand-Bot finally in hand! Props to J.T. & Drew @ Westmere Beverage on the outskirts of Albany,NY for the Heady Topper/Ghandi-Bot swap. Ghandi-Bot tends to disappear quickly from the shelves, and now I understand why. The artwork on the can is bizarre and likeable all at once, yet builds intrigue.

Pours a cloudy burnt orange with a fluffy two finger cotton head that remains for a few minutes before reducing to a tight permanent cap atop this pleasant looking IIPA. Lacing is relatively average in the tulip glass. There is a slight amount of chunky yeast in there, but that isn't a minus in my book.

Upon expecting a tropical fruit salad to emit from cracking the 12 oz. can, I found myself equally intrigued with the piney-ness and herbal quality to the nose: don't expect the nose to jump out at you like a can of Heady Topper. There is even a slight catty quality to the nose due to NEBCO's selection of hops, but I have to admit, this is the first time that subtle aroma gave character rather detracted for my tastes.

Whatever qualities that may be perceived as missing from the aroma are quickly redeemed in the taste of Ghandi-Bot. Piney, resinous hops: semi sticky & chewy, interesting yeast interplay.
Flavors are strong pine and herb with some grapefruit rind making an appearance, and the lively carbonation moves things along without making too much of a statement. Medium bodied and very smooth drinking, no notes of alcohol or warming.

The grapefruit kick is understated in the initial flavors, but plays out nicely in a long lasting bitter aftertaste that is almost slightly cidery. All in all, there is juicy, tangy yet slightly savory quality rather than straight out sweet. Fans used to the tropical infusion in a can (i.e.Heady Topper) should welcome the qualities Ghandi-Bot has to offer.

Highly recommended and worthy of the solid ratings it has earned. I still think Heady Topper is superior overall because of the massive tropical overload, but Ghandi-Bot has nothing to apologize for: go buy some if you can find it, this one sells quickly.

Serving type: can

05-12-2013 02:12:24 | More by Hendry