Pike India Pale Ale - Pike Pub & Brewery

AlCaponeJunior

Texas

3.88/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Coppery and clear, light tan head wasn't bad and lacing was good.

Aroma is subdued but nice, earthy hops, piney resin, light malts.

Taste is pretty balanced, if a bit heavy on the earthy hops side. Malts are ample and create a nice balanced beer. I think the munich malt adds a nice dimension, it's not something I see a lot in IPAs.

Body is medium and actually pretty drinkable, despite the rather heavy malt and hops assault on your tastebuds. Honestly, it seems slightly barleywise-esque, at least in the way the malt profile comes across, but without the higher alcohol content. I doubt that's helpful, but that's how I taste it.

Overall this beer makes me want to try more of Pike's beers. That should say it all right there.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2013 21:40:58 | More by AlCaponeJunior

bbadger

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-19-2013 21:15:49 | More by bbadger

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-16-2013 14:22:44 | More by KStark

tnbeatty

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

05-15-2013 21:04:35 | More by tnbeatty

drrone

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-15-2013 05:33:29 | More by drrone

durlta

Iowa

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

05-15-2013 02:04:31 | More by durlta

ericj551

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-07-2013 04:25:24 | More by ericj551

curtismontcalm

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-06-2013 01:13:09 | More by curtismontcalm

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

04-28-2013 22:09:32 | More by spycow

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

04-24-2013 01:09:31 | More by WDJersey

BuddyE

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -20.2%

04-08-2013 15:52:36 | More by BuddyE

jwluvsIPA

California

4/5  rDev +6.4%

04-07-2013 00:30:13 | More by jwluvsIPA

kemoarps

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

03-06-2013 09:01:11 | More by kemoarps

animal69

Louisiana

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

03-04-2013 03:18:19 | More by animal69

portlandmonk

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

03-03-2013 03:09:18 | More by portlandmonk

tjdrewry

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +26.3%

02-17-2013 03:26:31 | More by tjdrewry

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

02-10-2013 20:33:40 | More by AnitaBrewski

powdersoldier

Washington

4/5  rDev +6.4%

02-05-2013 05:01:37 | More by powdersoldier

hophead81

4/5  rDev +6.4%

02-04-2013 23:01:02 | More by hophead81

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

3.84/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pike IPA has a medium, creamy, cream-colored head, an opaque, orange appearance, some visible bubbles stuck to the side of the glass, and a bit of lacing left behind. The aroma is of musty, piney hops, hop oil, some citrus, and malt. Taste is of alcohol, piney oil, dank, wet hay, white bread and white bread crust, lots of hop bitterness, especially in the aftertaste, and a bit of citrus peel. Mouthfeel is medium to heavy and soft, and Pike IPA finishes wet, heavy, sloshy, and drinkable. Overall, this is one of those heavy, mushy Indian Pale Ales. It’s still remarkable and worth trying.

RJT

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 13:36:00 | More by RonaldTheriot

od_sf

California

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

01-18-2013 05:55:03 | More by od_sf

Bin33chef

4/5  rDev +6.4%

01-15-2013 05:49:51 | More by Bin33chef

NickThePyro

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

12-24-2012 04:44:29 | More by NickThePyro

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

3/5  rDev -20.2%

12-22-2012 16:55:13 | More by Hopheadjeffery

harrymel

Washington

2.85/5  rDev -24.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Bottled: unk

Pours a honey color with plenty of yeast globs. Broken sheet of light cream foam. Smells like earthy hops, a touch of grapefruit and resin - standard NW style, but sans artistry. Tastes bitter with biscuit and warm malts. Really simple flavor with little left to ponder. Medium bodied with moderate carb and an off-dry finish. Meh.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2012 08:36:56 | More by harrymel