Thunderhead IPA - Pyramid Breweries, Inc.

sam_bliss

Washington

3.18/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

22oz bomber into new belgium globe

A- Clear copper with a one-finger head. Elegant but nothing special, pretty standard IPA fare. Good leftovers on the side of the glassware though!

S- Citrus, pine, and floral hops over a strong malt base. Sweet fruity smell emerges as it get a bit warmer - this may be from esters but perhaps hops I can't tell.

T- A little smoky grain with less citrus than the nose. Tastes fine, plenty of caramel, but the cold temperature, hoppiness, and carbonation make it difficult to pick out specifics. Loads of hop bitterness that lingers on the tongue. Aftertaste is a weird mix of sweet and bitter. Almost like dish soap? I will give taste a 2.75 because there are some great aspects and not-so-great ones all going on at once.

M- Nice body and medium-high carbonation that leaves a pleasant prickle. Hard to judge feel because of the taste leftover after swallowing.

O- Straight-over tackle IPA in the western parts. Not a lot to separate it from the pack but a tasty, drinkable, refreshing hop soda nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2013 04:30:02 | More by sam_bliss

djre4orm

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-16-2013 20:42:10 | More by djre4orm

Burkbom23

Connecticut

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

05-16-2013 01:32:13 | More by Burkbom23

jburd19

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 21:09:33 | More by jburd19

HarmonMW

Michigan

3/5  rDev -11.8%

05-15-2013 19:26:14 | More by HarmonMW

Laklimell

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-14-2013 05:00:12 | More by Laklimell

LuckyJohn

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-14-2013 01:49:34 | More by LuckyJohn

Jameswoody

Montana

1.25/5  rDev -63.2%

05-11-2013 00:23:53 | More by Jameswoody

cre83

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

05-01-2013 18:28:23 | More by cre83

spycow

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

04-28-2013 22:03:47 | More by spycow

lucasj82

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

04-28-2013 03:03:09 | More by lucasj82

LSx

California

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

04-27-2013 16:19:13 | More by LSx

Kenai4

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

04-22-2013 12:07:35 | More by Kenai4

zackb

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

04-14-2013 02:39:57 | More by zackb

WalterHeisenberg

New Mexico

3.65/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Bottle aggressive pour into pint glass
A: dark amber nice white foamy head great retention great lacing looks pretty tasty
S: malty floral not too hoppy or more malty than hoppy
T: slight malt up front bitter and bitterer and bitterer yet still malty . It's bitter but malt really stands out. Needs a something not sure what. Heavy hops heavy malt needs something to be a go between
O: It seems to jump back and forth between bitter and malty one or the other needs that something extra. Not bad. Not great you could do way worse but you can do better

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 03:59:42 | More by WalterHeisenberg

Omnium

Pennsylvania

3.49/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Bottle > Pint Glass
A - Copperish yellow in appearance, shy of a finger head, minimal lacing.
S - Floral hops, some slightly lemon, big honey aroma, and a slightly offsetting soapy scent.
T - Definitely on the sweeter side of things, some lemon juice, lighter caramel malt, and floral hop bitterness.
M - A tad sticky and sour on the palate, not a lot of bitterness, but just enough.
O - Not too pleased with this, I'd like to try some other Pyramid beers, but this really isnt a good American IPA, lots of honey and sour sweetness that really doesnt make you want to get another.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 21:36:51 | More by Omnium

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

04-06-2013 04:50:44 | More by DrunkinYogi

BESTIALEX

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

04-05-2013 06:13:58 | More by BESTIALEX

Asics

Washington

3/5  rDev -11.8%

04-02-2013 12:27:50 | More by Asics

artoolemomo

Oregon

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

04-01-2013 02:54:14 | More by artoolemomo

benbjb

Washington

3/5  rDev -11.8%

03-18-2013 05:39:02 | More by benbjb

Eaglefan344

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

03-16-2013 03:12:52 | More by Eaglefan344

duff247

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

02-25-2013 01:06:28 | More by duff247

Jellopants356

Montana

3.54/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Pours a solid brass color. Minimal glazed head. Slight lacing. Smells of honey, citrus and some hops. Bright and bubbly to start but ends with a rather odd metallic finish. Rough on the palate. Not really a great IPA, more of a decent pale ale. Ish...lol

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 04:29:53 | More by Jellopants356

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.54/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A half finger of head on a dark amber colored body.
The aroma is mild grapefruit and faint overall.
There's a solid lemon bitterness in the taste. It's straight forward and bold.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
It's a "no-frills" IPA and build well.

Serving type: on-tap

02-23-2013 02:09:23 | More by Fatehunter