Bridgeport IPA - BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub

Fish113d

Pennsylvania

4.08/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into a goblet at about 45 degrees (F), this little known IPA (little known to me) left a very little bit of lacy head at the top, and it poured a nice golden orange color. Thick and juicy is how this beer appears w/ some yeast sediment at the bottom floating around in there.

First, as I smell it the northwestern hops jumps out at me. Under the flowery hop smell, i can get the smell of some pine and also some grapefruit.

Upon first sip, the hops definitely jumps out, to which the grapefruit that I noticed comes out as well. IT almost leaves a sweet taste, almost like pouring sugar on grapefruit, however the hops are prominent here. This is a nice crisp beer that is pretty light in body but has great aftertaste that hangs on for a bit. This is not really the strongest or most bitter IPA I have ever had, which is why I probably really enjoy this beer. I gotta thank John, from Kokomos Regulars for this treasure! I would definitely get my hands on this if I could!

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2004 00:56:42 | More by Fish113d

drinkAK

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-24-2013 22:20:56 | More by drinkAK

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-17-2013 19:25:00 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-15-2013 18:39:46 | More by Slatetank

Jamison85

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-13-2013 01:43:01 | More by Jamison85

ubenumber2

Arkansas

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-12-2013 13:57:41 | More by ubenumber2

gnikola

Serbia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-07-2013 06:21:25 | More by gnikola

MikeRice1969

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-07-2013 02:13:35 | More by MikeRice1969

davidkennedy85

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-06-2013 23:54:08 | More by davidkennedy85

tigermaniac72

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-03-2013 19:21:08 | More by tigermaniac72

Stiffler

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-29-2013 00:13:09 | More by Stiffler

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-28-2013 22:00:30 | More by spycow

XrayMary82

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-21-2013 23:32:57 | More by XrayMary82

Bowers-Brew

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-21-2013 22:05:05 | More by Bowers-Brew

RyanAU

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-17-2013 00:17:08 | More by RyanAU

Hoppy_McMalt

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

04-16-2013 03:35:07 | More by Hoppy_McMalt

blurredline

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

04-15-2013 02:53:58 | More by blurredline

RTitus

Arkansas

4.31/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Purchased in a mixed six pack in Memphis 5.5% abv. No freshness date.

A: Hazy dull orange. One finger of off-white head, good lacing, still has good film halfway through glass.

S: Floral and Citrus with a bready undersmell. Hints of grass

T: Hop bite on the tongue. Dry but not overly so. Taste almost perfectly matches the smell. Citrus, Floral, and Pine resin. Good mouth, a little oily, good carbonation.

This is without a doubt the best balanced IPA I have ever had. Some others are hoppier or stronger, but this melds all the elements of the style in an almost perfect package. I am a fan of the southern craft brewers, but the PNW still seems to be the leader of the craft beer scene.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 21:54:41 | More by RTitus

Michaeldmanley

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-14-2013 06:52:56 | More by Michaeldmanley

zackb

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

04-14-2013 02:36:17 | More by zackb

harpus

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

03-25-2013 15:24:16 | More by harpus

GabeQ

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

03-24-2013 23:22:57 | More by GabeQ

dwtyler

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-22-2013 00:57:25 | More by dwtyler

HamGlade10

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-20-2013 19:31:00 | More by HamGlade10

510a

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-17-2013 20:33:44 | More by 510a