Lost Sailor IPA - Black Forest Brew Haus & Grill

Rostie

Michigan

3/5  rDev -25.7%

02-02-2012 11:43:10 | More by Rostie

Zaphog

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

05-17-2013 16:59:17 | More by Zaphog

AlMarzo

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

02-09-2013 11:24:49 | More by AlMarzo

Gtg642

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1%

10-21-2012 02:15:07 | More by Gtg642

SinutabRamirez

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

08-31-2012 20:51:13 | More by SinutabRamirez

BoneyardBrewer

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

04-16-2012 22:53:07 | More by BoneyardBrewer

lynlikesbeer

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

01-22-2012 17:04:03 | More by lynlikesbeer

CSFerrier

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1%

12-23-2011 01:52:31 | More by CSFerrier

jz989

Michigan

5/5  rDev +23.8%

12-02-2011 16:13:15 | More by jz989

beachfirebrews

Pennsylvania

4.9/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Tried this one at Black Forest during a road trip through Michigan. I was in love with this beer after one sip. Great hop flavor and very crisp. Going in I had no intention of filling up a growler, but I bought one just so I could drink this again later in the evening. I'd drive the 6 hours to Black Forest just to drink this beer again! The ideal American IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

11-29-2011 03:58:40 | More by beachfirebrews

StoutHunter

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I was at Black Forest the other day and I picked up a growler of Lost Sailor IPA for $10. I enjoy pretty much all of Black Forest's brews but I really haven't explored their IPA so I thought I would give it a shot. Poured from a growler into an imperial pint glass. Fresh from the brew haus.

A- This beer poured a nice hazy golden yellow with a slight orange tint, it was a little cloudier then I expected. It had three fingers worth of fluffy white head that died down to a nice thick layer that stayed the rest of the time and left lots of nice looking lacing.

S- I pick up a good amount citrus fruits, mainly grapefruit and a little mango. I also pick up some pine from the hops and I get some sweetness from the malts. The aroma was a little more toned down then I expected.

T- Just as in the aroma the citrus fruits also dominate the flavor of this brew. There is a nice blend and balance between the grapefruit and the pine flavors. Just like the aroma the flavor was a little more toned down then I was expecting and it also wasn't as bitter as I thought it would. The caramel malt base is pretty nice and not overly sweet.

M- Medium bodied with excellent carbonation and somewhat creamy.

Overall I thought this was a good IPA. All the IPA flavors were there and were pretty much spot on, but as whole it seemed to be toned down, both in flavor and aroma. I don't really mind it as there are plenty of other IPA's that are overloaded with hops and are pretty bold. I would recommend this a good brew to introduce someone to the style, smooth, flavorful and unoffensive. When I am in the mood for a smooth easy drinking IPA I will keep this brew in mind.

Serving type: growler

03-23-2011 03:34:25 | More by StoutHunter

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed on 6/30/2010. Rating #1800!! On tap at the brewpub. Pours a cloudy orange with a white head. Aroma of citrus, hop oils, just tons of hoppy goodness. Flavor of lots of citrus hops and oils with a solid caramel malt base. I don't have much to say here, but it was a great IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

12-24-2010 01:42:33 | More by LilBeerDoctor

jmich24

Michigan

3.35/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Hazy orange color. One finger creamy white head. Nice lacing.
S: Muted hops. Citrus and pine but nothing exciting.
T: Taste is similar to nose. Very muted orange and pine. Bitterness is there but also muted.
M: Nice carbination and medium creaminess.
D: Drinkability is just okay for me because Im not blown away by the flavor.

This tasted old to me. Every thing was there but muted. It just not be a very good seller at the brew pub. Unfortunatly now i can see why.

Serving type: on-tap

12-13-2010 23:53:48 | More by jmich24

nickadams2

New York

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A_Pours a hazy burnt orange. Sticky white head. Lacing coats the glass.

S_Heavy citrus,grapefruit,pine.

T_Lots of citrus up front. Grapefruit,orange and lemon zest. Floral hops. Slight hint of malt but this is a hop forward beer.

M_Full bodied and sticky on the lips.

D_Very.

Serving type: on-tap

09-19-2010 01:40:06 | More by nickadams2