Ice Axe Ale (Imperial Blonde)
Glacier Brewhouse

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From:
Glacier Brewhouse
 
Alaska, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.4 | pDev: 22.06%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
29
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 20, 2018
Added:
Aug 26, 2008
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  7
High alcohol, slightly malty, creamy, and smooth. Technically dubbed the Imperial Blonde by the brewers, this light colored ale is a perfect quaffer with a kick. A half pound of honey per gallon is used to attain the high yet seductive alcohol level. The Denali climbers in Talkeetna call this beer Ice Axe Ale. Centennial hops round out this beer perfectly. Make sure you are roped in.
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Rated: 3.3 by probert from New York

Sep 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4.46 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jul 17, 2018
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Reviewed by Elwoody from Utah

5/5  rDev +47.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Favorite beer of all time after hiking. This is simply an easily drinkable beer that has all the complexities of a strong belgium blonde with added floral and fruit flavors from the honey. It has a wonderful smooth creamy mouth feel and the flavor is slightly malty with a hint of sweetness and has a clean and crisp finish on the pallet. Nice hop notes without being too bitter. The pub was open clean crisp Alaskan air and the high abv, I think 9% left you feeling warm and the taste refreshed. Was bummed when the limited me to two beers. Drinks like soda pop and kicks like a mule.
May 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.76 by Dunkelnacht from Alaska

May 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.48 by unclekeith from Alaska

Mar 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Nov 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by TheDogHouse from Florida

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.02 by greenspointexas from Texas

Aug 15, 2015
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Rated by Trentt2 from Alaska

1.95/5  rDev -42.6%
look: 1.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Sweet. High alcohol taste. Not a fan
Jul 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by DbbC from Illinois

Mar 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by muskiesman from New Jersey

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by PapaMurphy from Alaska

Aug 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by pathead from Wisconsin

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by pbarriente from Alaska

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Sep 04, 2013
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Reviewed by Camelman101 from Texas

5/5  rDev +47.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Visited Talkeetna and ate at the West Rib Pub, had this Ale at the Pub and this was an excellent beer. Ice Axe Ale was a great kickstart to my night and enjoyed every drop. We will have our limit of 2 and then enjoy the others as the pub limit is 2 due to ABV limit, enjoy all, as I will in Alaska. Fish On
Jul 27, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Nov 19, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by EvanWilliams from Illinois

Sep 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by jrpapajcik from Illinois

Jul 09, 2012
Ice Axe Ale (Imperial Blonde) from Glacier Brewhouse
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 29 ratings