Inversion IPA - Deschutes Brewery

GoldHorde

Minnesota

2.7/5  rDev -31.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

I was really looking forward to this beer, the appearance was clean and highly carbonated; promising a great throat burn. A full glass of IPA always excites me as I anticipate a strong snout of herbal hops OR/AND the aftertaste of hops slapping your face like the Three Stooges. I got neither. I consummed the three bottles I had of it while mulling over the paradox of: an IPA without noticeable hops. By the third bottle I was obviously more forgiving - but in the end I would place this in the category of a nice "Belgian Ale".

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2012 04:05:01 | More by GoldHorde

Kastler

Washington

4.04/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Bottle poured in a chilled glass.

A - Dark amber color with a reddish tint. Very beautiful color. Minimal, about half a cm, head.

S - Strong bitter yet sweet, hoppy smell

T - At first, very strong hoppy taste. But after a sip or two, it becomes an excellent mix of hops and pine. Aftertaste is quite nice and sweet.

M - Good mouthfeel, medium to low carbonation. A low consistency.

O - Loved this beer. Any fans of IPA should try this at one point. Deschutes never fails to deliver.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 02:20:50 | More by Kastler

Grfilwett

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

05-21-2013 01:25:27 | More by Grfilwett

thinwhiteduke

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-21-2013 01:08:23 | More by thinwhiteduke

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-20-2013 23:10:32 | More by Bouleboubier

MarshMan71

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-20-2013 19:51:29 | More by MarshMan71

Michaeldmanley

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-20-2013 04:04:06 | More by Michaeldmanley

AdieKlug

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-20-2013 00:30:07 | More by AdieKlug

Lagerquestrian

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-19-2013 02:39:37 | More by Lagerquestrian

Glen0matiC

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-19-2013 00:35:10 | More by Glen0matiC

jl28r1

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-18-2013 16:26:36 | More by jl28r1

dt_gbpackersfan

Missouri

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-18-2013 03:54:43 | More by dt_gbpackersfan

SMITHAND

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-17-2013 20:07:08 | More by SMITHAND

TTAmod

Michigan

3.71/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. bottle with a best by date of August 7th poured into pint glass.

A: Pretty dark for an IPA; dark amber with a one finger fluffy tan head. Retention is pretty good.

S: Smell is quite malty with some citrus-y hops. Smells like caramel, flowers, orange, and grapefruit.

T: This is a pretty malty IPA...tastes a little like what a hop-faded IPA would taste like (but the hops aren't faded considering this was probably brewed about a week ago.) Nonetheless, the main culprit for this taste is probably the overabundance of roasted caramel malts, which definitely make their presence known. Don't get me wrong, there is a nice floral, citrusy hop taste, but it's being pushed around by the big malt. Becomes more bitter and hoppy on the hind end with some raw leafy hops and a lingering bitterness.

M: Deschutes usually nails the mouthfeel, and this beer is no exception. Slightly light medium body, decent carbonation, and really good smoothness makes this beer go down extremely easy.

O: An above average, but not amazing, IPA. They should have calmed down on the roasted malts and gone with something a bit more pale. I'm sure they wanted to try something a little different, but a less overpowering malt base would let the great hops in this brew come forward a lot more. Still, quite a deal at $8 for a sixer. I would definitely buy this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:11:23 | More by TTAmod

Demarais20

North Dakota

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-16-2013 07:40:31 | More by Demarais20

Pelican5

California

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-16-2013 07:27:03 | More by Pelican5

BSore

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%

05-16-2013 06:18:14 | More by BSore

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-15-2013 13:03:28 | More by touchmeimsac

gmendez1122

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-15-2013 05:35:47 | More by gmendez1122

tdmccarthy

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-15-2013 02:48:42 | More by tdmccarthy

Techichi

Texas

3/5  rDev -23.7%

05-13-2013 15:24:13 | More by Techichi

tstigz

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-13-2013 13:03:08 | More by tstigz

Stevotex

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%

05-12-2013 22:01:12 | More by Stevotex

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 02:42:07 | More by HarmonMW

Bones10

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 02:34:34 | More by Bones10