Inversion IPA - Deschutes Brewery

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Inversion IPA has a rich amber hue with hints of ruby light. It poured with a tall head, beige that lingera a good while. Aroma is not as hop forward as I thought. Hops are light but refreshing but more malt sweetness comes through than hops. The taste is hoppy and bitter but no standout hop flavor, a mesh mash. I was thinking this would been like an WC IPA and that was my thinking but a good IPA none the less. The label and discrip. say NWIPA perhaps thats a bit different then a West coast, I don’t know. Anyway, it’s highly drinkable

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2012 00:16:19 | More by micromaniac129

irs

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-25-2013 05:18:42 | More by irs

steevbr

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-24-2013 15:23:18 | More by steevbr

Stevie_Janowski

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-24-2013 00:32:40 | More by Stevie_Janowski

DRTBrewster

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

05-23-2013 22:32:10 | More by DRTBrewster

visionaries

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

05-23-2013 15:16:33 | More by visionaries

himynameisping

California

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-23-2013 05:25:06 | More by himynameisping

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-23-2013 03:01:50 | More by dalepryor

goldie2828

New York

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-23-2013 02:06:35 | More by goldie2828

WissBrauSean

Pennsylvania

4.46/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

The beer pours a beautifully clear amber coppery colour with a full 3 finger khaki head that remains as a full ring around the glass and covers the beer. The lacing pattern left on the glass is sticky and looks like polka dots.

The aroma is not as hoppy as you would think that a beer with 80 IBUs (International Bittering Units, 80 is pretty high) would have. It's definitely floral smelling from the hops, but I am taken aback by the upfront caramel malt sweetness that I smell along with honey and citrus fruits! The honey aroma is AWESOME!

The way that this tastes is more akin to a double IPA I would think because there is a really full amount of caramel malt to balance the floral hops. It's really balanced well! The caramel malts are pretty much up front and as the beer moves towards the middle of the tongue honey does come out all the while some floral hop notes are in on this ride. When the trip finishes, hop bitterness appears and the beer ends dry and in need of tipping into your mouth once again.

The mouthfeel of the beer is smooth, sweet, moderately full (as compared to something watery like Boar's Lite) with medium carbonation.

Overall I find this beer exceedingly attractive and would recommend it to anyone who likes hops. I personally have not liked hops in my craft beer adventure until this past 6 months or so. I am not a hop head and do not like extreme beers that are over the top hoppy. In saying that, I think if you only mildly like hops you may even like this beer! I am going to give this a solid 4 or better out of 5!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:02:26 | More by WissBrauSean

jharris0624

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +14.5%

05-22-2013 21:16:20 | More by jharris0624

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