Inversion IPA - Deschutes Brewery

hreb

Washington

3.9/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 oz bottle dated best before 11/27/12. Served in pint glass. Beer pours deep orange amber with a medium orange-white head.

Aroma is mild and hints of a fresh hop presence and a substantial malt body. Flavor is seriously big on hops. Citrus zest and dry. Very west coast / PNW kind of IPA. That said, this beer isn't particularly "pale" or otherwise grapefruity like a traditional American IPA. I'd go so far as to say this is more of a imperial red ale or American strong ale. While the flavors in this big beer are very enjoyable, and there's no detectable alcohol burn, IMO the total ABV hurts drinkability of this otherwise very refreshing brew. Which is sad because it's so tasty I'd really like it to become my go-to PNW high-IBU ale. I guess what I'm saying is this is a great beer and it's a shame it's not my new session IPA. Or maybe I'm just in the mood for something a little lighter today.

Serving type: bottle

08-13-2012 03:16:18 | More by hreb

troegaarden

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-18-2013 02:50:42 | More by troegaarden

TempeBeerMan

Arizona

3.98/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle into a nonic pint.

A - Pours a crystal clear dark copper, with a one-finger eggshell colored head. Spotty lacing.

S - Strong hoppy aroma. Pine, grapefruit, and even some malt sweetness as it warms. Smells great.

T - Lots of spruce, but not exceedingly bitter. Almost minty. Lush and juicy. Not a lot of standout or "punch" from the malt, but it does bring balance and sweetness. Make no mistake; there's quality here.

M - Body starts out full at the sip, but goes to medium by the finish. Tingly carbonation, might be a tad too much, but the most minor of flaws.

O - Really solid West Coast IPA. Most comparable to a slightly less malty Sierra Nevada Torpedo.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 23:56:24 | More by TempeBeerMan

teamwiggum

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-17-2013 02:17:17 | More by teamwiggum

Omnium

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Bottle > Pint Glass
A - Pours an amber color, one finger of soapy white head, medium lacing.
S - Some nice light caramel malt, pine, orange juice and lemon zest.
T - A tad too sweet on the malt, but floral and pine bitterness is the most prominent here, some mild citrus flavors as well.
M - Medium feel, a bit sticky on the end.
O - This is a solid IPA, the malt is a it much at times, but it is good.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 20:58:30 | More by Omnium

Sunn

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-16-2013 03:11:17 | More by Sunn

JHaugh

Kansas

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-16-2013 01:37:20 | More by JHaugh

DukeX13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-16-2013 01:18:26 | More by DukeX13

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-15-2013 23:06:05 | More by jaxon53

BeerBeast

California

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-15-2013 05:08:36 | More by BeerBeast

hoosier222002

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-15-2013 02:30:25 | More by hoosier222002

Noonan425

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

06-14-2013 01:36:32 | More by Noonan425

gleemonger

California

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

06-13-2013 18:38:08 | More by gleemonger

coz

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-13-2013 02:02:35 | More by coz

PortlandSunDevil

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-12-2013 22:34:13 | More by PortlandSunDevil

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

06-12-2013 14:48:46 | More by JakeDebus

DrIPA

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-12-2013 13:10:19 | More by DrIPA

CFHMagnet

Ohio

4.08/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is something from the haul I got recently in Colorado. Dated Best By 6/18/13.

This beer poured a nice orangey copper color with a finger of banana cream-looking head. Lacing is decently clingy.

Smells of pine and tropical fruit, light caramel and light brown sugar.

Piney, with bread and light brown sugar. Transitions into grapefruit and tropical fruit mix and pine, bitter finish.

The mouthfeel on this is medium bodied. Decently creamy. Dry finish.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 02:34:26 | More by CFHMagnet

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Color is a bright clear orange brown, very typical with a foamy white head and excellent lacing. Smells of bittering hops but balanced sweet malts with gram cracker and a touch of herbal tea. Taste is a bit hoppy, not palate wrecking but sweet and balanced enough to taste great. Body is excellent it balances the ABV which is up there with the big dogs. Overall I would consider getting it again it's a simple yet tasty IPA.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 23:05:47 | More by DrDemento456

Absolut

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-10-2013 22:45:05 | More by Absolut

Sokool

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-10-2013 07:02:20 | More by Sokool

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.89/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

355ml bottle poured into a tulip

A- Deep orange amber, two fingers of white head retains well and decent lacing

S- Sweet malts, floral and citrus hops

T- Sweet malts on the front, body is a medium smooth hop that has a sweetness, darker fruits on the finish

M- Medium bodied, clean crisp, little hop bitterness, medium carbonation

O- Very good beer, not super hoppy or bitter well balanced with sweet malts, lots of dark fruits on the finish, very easy drinking beer, another very good Deschutes beer

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 00:03:46 | More by Kmat10

PieOhMy

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

06-09-2013 19:40:25 | More by PieOhMy

Turney

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-09-2013 15:58:52 | More by Turney

Kevin79

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1.8%

06-09-2013 02:40:49 | More by Kevin79