Chainbreaker White IPA - Deschutes Brewery

rwhitmore

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

12-05-2012 23:30:23 | More by rwhitmore

WissBrauSean

Pennsylvania

4.14/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

It pours a full straw color, hazy with a white one finger head that fades to a ring with a little center cap and has light lacing.

The aroma will tantalize your love of citrus. Most notable is the Belgian yeast when it's cold and then notes of lemon, sweet pale malts, floral notes from the hops and some breadiness come out as it warms.

This being called an IPA may mislead you. If you are after over the top hop then this is not it. Just a warning. It is, however, very Belgian witbier-like with Pacific Northwest hops for mild bittering and aroma. I get honey from the pale malts and a big lemon taste out of it the most. Hints of spice from coriander are mild and the wheat provides a really creamy feel to it. There is only mild hop bitterness along the ride and not any more overpowering at the end than the beginning but they are floral. The finish is interesting and dry. Well Done!

The mouthfeel is definitely creamy and mildly sweet and fuller than you would think for a beer this pale! Carbonation is lively and lends to the peppery dry finish well.

Overall I think this beer is incredible! It may be lacking on the IPA front a bit and calling it an IPA may lose it some points in judging, but seeing that this is a fairly new style I think you have to be a little open minded in judging it. It gets a solid 4 out of 5 from me! So it's lacking a little in the hop department, and lacking a little head as well as the high alcohol content coming in just below 6. Those are the only bad points, if you can call them that.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 22:35:07 | More by WissBrauSean

steevbr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-24-2013 15:20:51 | More by steevbr

TLA

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-24-2013 02:33:22 | More by TLA

bca115

California

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-22-2013 22:00:22 | More by bca115

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-21-2013 18:24:48 | More by rolltide8425

jesus808

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-21-2013 05:55:15 | More by jesus808

atomicskier1889

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-20-2013 16:06:05 | More by atomicskier1889

PhillyStyle

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-20-2013 03:34:28 | More by PhillyStyle

Glibber

Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-19-2013 22:25:59 | More by Glibber

Tertullian007

Missouri

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-18-2013 22:49:46 | More by Tertullian007

mooseo

Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle into tulip.

A - Hazy light yellow/gold with a small creamy white head.

S - Lemon, bready malts, light citrus, pine, Belgian yeast.

T - Lemon zest, orange, grassy hops, hay, sweet bready malt. Coriander and Belgian yeast add a nice spicy element that is noticeable throughout. Finishes grainy and grassy with a very slight hop bitterness.

M - Smooth, creamy, light bodied. A bit too thin. High carbonation.

O - This is a pleasant, refreshing beer to have in the spring or summer. It's more of a straight up Belgian wit than an IPA, although hops are definitely present. Pretty good.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 18:26:32 | More by mooseo

jl28r1

Texas

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-18-2013 16:25:35 | More by jl28r1

prender1482

Illinois

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-18-2013 00:38:10 | More by prender1482

Coopersbeer

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-17-2013 22:32:42 | More by Coopersbeer

iSip

Colorado

4.09/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Deschutes Chainbreaker IPA: These mixed styles are all the rage. Belgian IPAs and Whitbier IPAs.... I am all for it if the result is good!

The Chainbreaker looks like a Whitbier, light straw color, slightly hazy, very carbonated and topped with a pure white foam that laces well. The aroma has the citrus base to it, and a bit of flowery hops come through. Flavor wise, there is honey, lemon peal and a touch of hoppiness. Much more a Whitbier than IPA. It works for me, as I am a fan of whitbiers. Very good.

Give it a try if you like Whitbier, if you are an IPA head, you will be disappointed.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 00:19:56 | More by iSip

piratebryan

California

5/5  rDev +35.5%

05-16-2013 22:51:09 | More by piratebryan

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-16-2013 15:01:56 | More by leftstagebrew

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-16-2013 13:12:02 | More by MinorThreat

AdieKlug

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-15-2013 22:40:39 | More by AdieKlug

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

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

mmilyko

Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-13-2013 23:20:20 | More by mmilyko

bholby87

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-13-2013 06:45:55 | More by bholby87

Derek

British Columbia (Canada)

4.73/5  rDev +28.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: White with a light yellowish hue, good retention & lace.

S: Lots of lemon with hints of grapefruit & pine. Smells like an IPA.

T: This 'style' is often muddled, but the flavours here are really complimentary. It's a great wheat beer, without the spice, lemon is upfront, with some underlying grapefruit and pine. Solid bitterness.

M: Well-attenuated, light to moderate body has a crisp, dry finish.

O: Maybe it's just a fruity IPA with a bunch of wheat thrown in, but it really works.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 22:52:36 | More by Derek

ystazi

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-11-2013 17:16:52 | More by ystazi