Gandhi-Bot Double IPA - New England Brewing Co.

Sam21

Connecticut

4.16/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz can poured into snifter. Paid $11.99 for a 4-pack. No canning date, but it is always fresh from where I buy it. It never lasts long on the shelves.

A- Hazy golden/orange body with a creamy white head that clings for life to the sides of the glass. Really stubborn retention that never fully goes away.

S- Sugared grapefruit, citrus fruit rind, and lemon. The hop profile is very floral and heavy. It smells like having your nose in a big handful of whole cone hops fresh off the vine. Bits of mango and other tropical fruit.

T- The citrus fruit sweetness is really up front with the beer. Tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, a touch of burnt caramel, and a long evolving finish filled with hops. The bitterness cuts through the sweetness, but does not overpower. There is great balance in this DIPA, which makes for high drinkability. There are accents of papaya, mango, and lemon as well. It's a great combination of citrus fruit, sticky sweetness, and cleansing bitterness.

MF- Medium-full body with smooth carbonation. The finish is filled with lip-smacking stickiness, which ends nice and dry.

O- Solid, well-done, and delicious. I have no complaints about this beer. The crew at NEBco have done an outstanding job with this beer. The drinkability is damn good for 8.5% as well.

Serving type: can

02-09-2013 01:59:22 | More by Sam21

KevinMc79

Illinois

4.18/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

From a can to a Duvel tulip glass

A: Hazy golden amber color. Pinky finger head. Really nice lacing

S: Citrusy, grapefruit, lemon rind

T: Bitterness at the back of my tongue. Getting lots of sweetness up front. Grapefruit all over the mouth. Bitterness lingers for a while. Palate being taught a lesson

M: Full bodied. Almost chewy

O: This is a really nice beer. Almost reminds me of a famous RR product. I love beers in cans, and would love to trade for this again.

Serving type: can

02-01-2013 03:40:33 | More by KevinMc79

rodkin

Missouri

4.16/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

An extra from Bigedct. Thanks for the beer! No freshness date.

Pours a hazy straw golden-orange, about 1.5 finger beige head that reduces quickly, leaves a thin film and some lacing.

Smell is grassy, pine, a bit of tropical fruit, citrus. I had a hopslam earlier and this isn't quite as big and tropical, but it also seems less sweet. The citrus comes out more as it warms.

Big grass and pine, some lemon, orange, bitter hop bite in the finish. Slight grainy malt backbone.

Mouthfeel is on the lighter side, not overly carbonated, slightly dry.

This is a very good DIPA. Glad I got to try it.

Serving type: can

01-30-2013 02:59:17 | More by rodkin

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to GuisseppeFranco for sending this over as a bonus! This poured out as a murky golden color with some flakes floating around in it. The head was white and held a good retention and lacing. The smell of the beer gave off a very nice floral and citrus aroma from the hops. The taste of the beer was really quite nice as well. Again more floral fruity notes with some bitter pine in the finish. The mouthfeel of the beer is nicely carbonated, it's smooth and very drinkable. Overall it was a damn good DIPA. I would drink again if I came across more.

Serving type: can

01-26-2013 05:47:29 | More by Knapp85

Boto

Connecticut

4.21/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz can: Finally got a hold of one of these. This one pours a orange-tinged hazy darker golden color. There was a very small white head on it that doesn’t linger or leave much lacing. Tons of hops in the nose of this one. Lots of resinous pine, and some citrus. Not much else making it past. Taste is very good. Bitter, but some residual sweetness bubbling up. Pine, biscuit, citrus, some caramel malts. Just a touch over medium bodied. Very Nice!

Serving type: can

01-25-2013 01:01:39 | More by Boto

KelsoSaaz

New York

4.58/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

12oz can poured into a NEBCO tulip.

A: Pours a hazy golden-orange with floating sediment. Fine, one finger cream-white head with small ring lacing.

S: American hops - Citrus fruit, predominately grapefruit and orange, then piney aromas with sweet bready malts to back it up

T: Tastes just like the nose smells. Huge hop hit, with generous American hops. Grapefruit and other citrus then piney and almost woody followed by wet bread and a long lasting bitterness that begs you for more.

M: Medium body with mid to low carbonation. Wet and soapy in the mouth.

O: One of the best DIPAs on the East Coast and one that is, IMO, under appreciated. Definitely worth seeking out, especially since it can be hard to find at times.

Serving type: can

01-24-2013 23:18:29 | More by KelsoSaaz

slim2043

Connecticut

4.86/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Poured from a can into a tulip. Pours a nice burnt orange w a thin white head. Sticky lacing w each sip. The aroma is really nice orange grapefruit citrus and pine heavy w a little bit of sweet malt and maybe a bready note in there too. Taste is hopforward piney minty orange citrus grapefruit bitter nice light malt backbone but sweet caramelly and then hop closed w a lingering piney bitter finish. Mouthfeel is pretty light w good carbonation. Goes down smooth for a DIPA. Overall I am very glad to have found the last 4-pack in town of this baby and drinking it right now. This is a hop showcase IIPA. Really diggin the Gandhi-Bot.

Edit: had it fresh this time. It's more amazing than I recall. Notes are similar but the nose punch and finish are much "fresher" this time around.

Serving type: can

01-24-2013 02:07:59 | More by slim2043

biggred1

Indiana

4.31/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Thanks Scott (heliosphann)!!!

Hazy blonde with a pretty, creamy bone colored head that leaves sticky rings of lace on the glass. The nose is really nice, caramel toast, pine sap and grapefruit rind combine for a really nice aroma. Big and hoppy with plenty of piney hop flavor and citric bitterness with a smooth, toasty maltiness. Full bodied and super smooth with the perfect carbonation for my palate. Finishes with a resinous hop aftertaste. A really good beer that I knew nothing about, the surprise gems are better to me than the hard to get sometimes.

Serving type: can

01-14-2013 02:20:55 | More by biggred1

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

4.29/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Big-time thanks to wittyname for supplying me a generous box!

I can't seem to decode the canning date, but it reads: '0 08 18A 2 B E'

Pours a very hazy and dusky orange color with tiny floaties all over. The head was shy to form, but I ended up with about 3/4" before she fell into the rest of the beer. A ring and nebulous foam remain. Doesn't want to leave much lace, either.

The nose unwields spirals of discarded orange peels, mowed grass cuttings, grapefruit, pineapple, and very mellow pine. Fruity and lightly tropical, while promising some striking hop bitterness. Biscuity malts have a dry fragrance and huskiness. A very nice nose.

Bitter orange, balsam wood, spicy floral notes, mild grapefruit, and a hint of tropical fruit. Grassy, perfumy, and bitter. If I had to guess, I'd say there's a combo of Amarillo, Chinook, and Citra here. Soft notes of permeating alcohol that, surprisingly, don't survive very far into the finish. Nice upfront bitter zap followed by a hoppy and zesty middle. The outro is less dry and grassy. Semi-cake-y malts are practically dwarfed here. This is a hop-monster's delight. Nice representation of varieties of hoppiness.

Not one of the bigger DIPAs, but still... the strength on this is tame! Doesn't have the feel of wasted excess malts, big sugar, big glaze, and big booze. Instead, this drinks close to a regular American IPA. Wet and sudsy with a great bitter afterburn. I'm almost questioning my use of a snifter glass for this beer (but, I'd have slammed it back in a pint!).

An exquisite, yet mind-charging, DIPA. If you're the brewer that produces this beer, you'd have to hold it very close to your heart. A game-changer Imperial IPA. Want to shift your focus off of the pine? Prepare to be programmed! Gandhi Bot!

Serving type: can

01-12-2013 01:00:07 | More by thecheapies

gcamparone

Rhode Island

4.7/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz can into a tulip. Acquired in a trade from Surge1311. Thanks man!

A- Pours a golden orange, very hazy body with a very small white head that reduces quickly and doesn't leave much lacing. I feel as if I didn't pour it agressive enough to really from a good head.

S- Very floral. Tropical fruits, grapefruit. Fresh evergreen and citrus notes.

T- Wow. This one just knocked my socks off. Big grapefruit and citrus notes with modest pine and resin notes in the background. Huge hop presence without being cloying or astringent. Leaves a subtle bitterness on the tongue that demands another sip. First 5 I've ever given for flavor.

M- Low carbonation, medium-low body. Very drinkable, crisp, and refreshing.

This may just be my new favorite DIPA. It hits all the high points that I look for in the category. It's juicy, hoppy, and balanced. It's intensely flavorful with a light mouthfeel that warrants extreme drinkability. Perfect for any occasion. I just wish I could get more. A+

Serving type: can

12-30-2012 05:20:29 | More by gcamparone

cfrances33

Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Can thanks to ILOVESTOUTS, enjoyed in a Hill Farmstead stem.

Pour: Hazy yellow orange, with a finger and half of white, fizzy head. Hangs around as a rim, and leaves okay lacing.

Smell: Big pine and citrus up front, along with some light honey and bready sweetness. Finishes with zesty citrus and light pine.

Taste: The following of the nose I've had yet. Clean citrus, grapefruit, and pine, plus a nice white pepper. Sweetness is characterized but a light honey. Finishes with a lightly bitter pine.

Mouthfeel: Very drinkable, and super refreshing. Bitterness isn't overpowering.

Overal: This beer definitely met my hopes. I loved it. I will definitely look forward to having it again.

Serving type: can

12-22-2012 03:17:14 | More by cfrances33

maxk

Maryland

4.13/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz can, no date. Bought a four pack while driving through Connecticut.

Pours a hazy orange, almost glowing. One finger head settles down to a nice bubbly coating atop the beer.

Citrus and resin hops. Little bit of grass in there too. Smells very fresh.

This beer is a veritable hop bomb. Lots of grass and pine upfront with sweeter citrus fruits following shortly thereafter. There's a subtle malt flavor, but it's not quite as strong as what I generally look for. It's hop heavy but not unpleasantly so.

Well carbonated, good bodied, I'm happy with the mouthfeel.

Overall, I had mixed feelings. I like it, and recognize that it is a very well done example of the style, but personally, I like my DIPAs balanced out with a little bit more malt sweetness. Don't get me wrong though, this is still a phenomenal DIPA.

Serving type: can

12-21-2012 23:12:25 | More by maxk

TWStandley

Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Drank from the can (gasp). Did pour a bit into a cup for a look - hazy orange/gold. Pretty standard looking DIPA.

Smelled of straight up hops. Citrus, Pine, Sweetness.

Taste is delicious. Waves of hops with a slight honey-like sweetness.

Mouthfeel was a bit light - would like a bit more body and a bit less bubbly.

Overall - quite tasty. Not quite up to Heady Topper or Kiwi Rising IMHO, but definetely close. Love the smaller cans (take note, Alchemist).

Serving type: can

12-10-2012 18:31:40 | More by TWStandley

chefhatt

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this from a trade from JCrandall.
I poured into a pint glass from the can, it has a burnt orange color body with a 2" white head that hangs out for a while then leave a nice foamy lace around the edge of the glass. The aroma of the earthy and citrus hops, is very inviting. The taste has that awesome hop flavor up front, the citrus and earth tones from the hops, then the bitter taste on the back of the tonuge that lingers for a little bit. the mouth feel is great, rolls off the tongue nice and leave a nice bitter after taste, over all this one stands up to my expections of a DIPA

Serving type: can

12-04-2012 03:38:38 | More by chefhatt

Gobzilla

California

4.33/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: poured golden orange in color with yellow highlights and a nice half finger of bubbly head that left some good spotted lacing sticking to the glass.

S: nice hoppy profile noticeable upfront in the aroma consisting of piney, earthy, citrusy and grassy traits. sweet bready malts were present with citrus grapefruit, pineapple fruit and mild grain notes in the background.

T: I liked how the hop character added piney grassy flavors alongside citrus grapefruit which added to the bitterness factor, lemon twang, pineapple fruit accents, hints of mango, very well balanced bready malt notes and a touch of grain.

M: the brew was medium in body with a good amount of carbonation which had a semi bready malty, citrusy, slightly fruity, mild bitter, piney, hoppy and crisp finish.

O: very delicious DIPA I have to admit. I am a huge fan of West Coast hop bombs but this one is putting in work.

Serving type: can

12-02-2012 07:19:39 | More by Gobzilla

n2185

North Carolina

3.68/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a slightly hazy gold with a finger of white head that recedes into a thin ring with a little lacing.

S: Bright citrus up front with orange and pineapple followed by caramel malts and a hint of grapefruit.

T: Citrus here as well with oranges at first followed by pineapple and a grapefruit and slightly bitter finish. There are caramel flavors here as well.

M: Medium body with lowish carbonation, this beer is a little oily feeling and could use a bit more carbonation.

O: A solid DIPA overall. I think this can may have been slightly past its prime, but I can't find a date on it. Still, it was tasty and enjoyable.

Serving type: can

10-23-2012 20:37:38 | More by n2185

Gosox8787

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12 oz. can served chilled and poured into a pint glass. Big thanks to Centennial getting me this really fresh can. Really excited to give this a try.

Appearance: Bright yellow-orange in color and slightly cloudy. Pours a nice, white and creamy head with good retention. Strong lacing throughout.

Aroma: Big citrus, grapefruit and bitter pine notes from the hops stand out. The grapefruit and pine really stand out. Definitely really fresh. There is a slight malt sweetness that offers up some caramel as well.

Taste: Big bold hop flavors really stand out upfront. Huge grapefruit and pine with some lighter citrus tones. Really bitter hop character overall. The malt gives a slight sweetness but this is definitely more on the bitter side. Refreshing and tasty though.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied and crisp. Smooth and refreshing.

Overall, a really nice DIPA. Definitely a step below the best of the best but definitely when fresh is on the next tier. Really bitter and hoppy. If I could get this fresh in my area, it would be something I get a lot.

Serving type: can

08-21-2012 01:09:50 | More by Gosox8787

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.18/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Big thanks to merc the jerk for this free can of Gandhi!

The beer aerates while gushing from its 12oz can into my DFH goblet. It has a slightly hazy, pale golden body with 2 inches of white head that fades quickly. As the head settles, there is a respectable amount of inner-glass lacing and head retention. The beer's nose is quite citrusy and sweet, but the alcohol is modest and well disguised. The taste is quite excellent with a wide spectrum of hop flavors including a bold citrus, grape, pine, and tropical fruits. The mouthfeel is a little bit too hop forward and bitter (could have used more sweetness for balance), but isn't over-extending its welcome. Overall this beer is a sipper, with a huge hop profile and alcohol content to keep you easily satisfied. I'd love to try this beer again in the future, but many more DIPAs are better.

Serving type: can

08-19-2012 01:20:52 | More by ThePorterSorter

alexgash

Connecticut

4.48/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. can. Canned approximately 3 weeks ago.

Partly cloudy golden nectarine body. Pinkie finger of dense, tight-bubbled, off-white head. Lots of fresh hop goodness on the nose. Big notes of mango, pineapple, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. Sugary malt base mixes with the fruity hops to almost give it an orange dreamcicle character.

Piny, herbal bitterness up front. Some toasted malt in there as well. Bitterness increases, but big hop fruity hop and malt flavors help offset it. Plenty of mango, pineapple, and sugary caramel mid-palate. The hops become more citrus-y and grapefruity toward the dry finish. Lingering orange, caramel, and resinous bitterness. Medium-full body with a nice, creamy feel. One of the better East coast DIPAs I have had the pleasure of trying. Oh, and the robotic Ghandi on the can is pretty cool too :).

Serving type: can

08-18-2012 00:49:54 | More by alexgash

trxxpaxxs

New York

4.1/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to jedwards and merc7186 for these cans...

A: Pours a cloudy grapefruit and gold with only a thin white head that settles quickly. All that is left is a thin layer of foam across the top of the beer, but there is some decent lacing as it drinks.

S: The nose is big grapefruit, some pine, big lemon zest, and a touch of alcohol. It smells like your normal DIPA. Solid.

T: This beer starts off with a really well balanced mix of sweet and bitter. I get slight caramel, huge citrus, pine, and a touch of floral. The malt base is robust enough to handle the huge hops in this beer. The sweetness fades out in the middle as the hop bitters take over. The finish is back to a mix of malt and big hops.

M: Medium bodied beer. There is a good amount of heft in here. It's sweet and bitter to start, gets progressively hoppier towards the finish. The hops linger on the palate for some time after drinking.

O: I really like this DIPA. Solid nose, great taste, decent mouthfeel. It's really well rounded. If this were available in my area, I'd pick up a few cans now and again.

Serving type: can

08-17-2012 21:12:48 | More by trxxpaxxs

merc7186

New York

3.88/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Id like to thank SANDMAN3479 for muling this beer for me.

I had this beer poured from a 12oz can into a pint glass.

A: Hazy Golden Straw Hue, Passes Lots of Light, White Head Ring, Minimal Lacing

S: Orange Peels, Piney, Earthy

T: Orange Peels, Piney, Grapefruit, Grainy

M: Average Carbonation, Medium Bodied, Bitter, Grainy

Overall, I wasnt impressed when I had a sample of this but after getting it from a chilled can, it definitely is much better. There is more of a grainy flavor to this beer than most DIPAs and is a nice change.

Serving type: can

08-17-2012 17:50:03 | More by merc7186

C20Percent

Virginia

3.6/5  rDev -16.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a slightly hazy pale gold with a smaller than usual head of bubbly foam on top. Clean body. Some bubble action going on. Some decent variation in the color, but I guess there's nothing really special here.

S: Sweet malts overpower the citrus and other hops. This brew isn't as fresh as I'd like, but it should still be good. But, yes, the hops have fallen off a bit. This beer, like Flower Power, is best drank fresh because it's fall's off quickly. But, what's there is good -- the candied citrus, nice hops, not subtle or anything -- you can definitely smell it without trying. Nice.

T: Not much to say. It's kind of a mix between caramel malts and biscuit malts. It's very warm -- the alcohol is coming through a bit. Mildly bitter finish. Taste like a typical East-Coast IPA.

F: Smooth and creamy -- thick and oily. Medium carbonation. Could probably be much better there. Little chewiness that brings out the hops. But, the carbonation drags the score down a bit.

O: I was torn between ranking this and not -- so it's important to know this beer is probably close to 90 days old. It is in the 12 oz can, so it's not too old. The first couple I had fresher were a bit tastier, but not by much to be honest. I'll make a note to review this again when I get my hands on something fresh. Until then - this is my review.

Serving type: can

08-10-2012 00:06:26 | More by C20Percent

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

thanks to egrace84 for sharing this beer! Thanks elliot!

poured into tulip glass.

reviewed from notes taken on 7/22/12.

Appearance: yellow/orange bodied beer with mild haze. 1 finger of white head and spotty lace.

Smell: Fresh, wet, dank hops. Citris and pine.

Taste: Surprisingly mild bitterness. Sticky pine resin, grapefruits, oranges, lemon. Dank and leafy hoppiness. Pineapples and mangos. finishes mildly bitter.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer with moderate carbonation. really smooth and drinks like a 6% IPA.

Overall: This is a great hoppy east coast beer. Its among some of the greats!

Serving type: can

07-23-2012 21:36:35 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

Duff27

Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Half inch head on an opaque orange juice like colored body. Small cap and collar throughout. Clumpy lacing.

Hops smell sooo fresh here, like you opened a 1 ounce bag of Hop Union hops.

Big time citrus flavor here. Juicy oranges, mango. Yummy. Would guess around 8.5%abv, so pretty on.

Smooth carbonation, medium mouthfeel.

Just wanna gulp it down. Omnom. Would love this as an extra anytime! Hah.

Serving type: can

07-23-2012 01:25:26 | More by Duff27

greybeardloon

Rhode Island

3.58/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

no date

A: A thin head that quickly dissolves to nothing. No meaningful lacing.

S: Juicy citrus and floral hops and a significant sweetness from the malt. Quite nice but a bit more subdued than I expected.

T: Sweet caramel malt is prominent. The hops are again not as prominent as I expected, although even more so than on the aroma. Citrus and pine with a mild lingering bitterness.

M: Thick and slick.

O: This is a reasonably flavorful beer, but I expected something significantly hoppier. I don't understand the hype around this beer. Based on a concurrent thread, age doesn't seem to be the problem.

Serving type: can

07-17-2012 01:53:54 | More by greybeardloon