Inversion IPA - Deschutes Brewery

dwtyler

California

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

11-15-2012 02:19:58 | More by dwtyler

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

muddyh2oblues

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 01:38:54 | More by muddyh2oblues

nkp765

Iowa

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-11-2013 19:22:42 | More by nkp765

ystazi

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%

05-11-2013 17:18:46 | More by ystazi

KC9LDB

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-11-2013 04:06:46 | More by KC9LDB

scoot64

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-10-2013 22:21:39 | More by scoot64

lefty

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-10-2013 21:05:09 | More by lefty

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

05-10-2013 13:01:02 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

prender1482

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-10-2013 03:04:52 | More by prender1482

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-09-2013 22:58:52 | More by LXIXME

lighthabit

Oregon

4.21/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

pours a clear orange amber with a thick, gorgeous head.
beautiful lacing - i love how this looks; so inviting!
citrus/hop/malt smell, a tiny bit of yeast it seems.
citrus and hops almost explode in my mouth, hops keeping sweetness under control.
carbonation dies down a bit earlier than i'd like. nice hint of oiliness at the end, done well!
a solid beer to bring to a gathering if you know your friends are ready to move from the bmc drinks. inversion was one of my first micro tastes, and it's always nice to come back to.

update - i noticed i scored red chair a bit lower than inversion. i actually like red chair more, but i think inversion does a great job of hitting the nail on the head, so-to-speak, as an ipa.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 06:51:04 | More by lighthabit