Ground Break
Ithaca Beer Company

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From:
Ithaca Beer Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 12.18%
Reviews:
232
Ratings:
542
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 17, 2016
Added:
Feb 02, 2010
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  28
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Ratings by WVbeergeek:
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Reviewed by WVbeergeek from West Virginia

4.03/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I'm loving the pour, this one went into my Hennepin glass and it forms a chunky white head that rises well above the sides of my chalice. Aroma gives off a peppery citric lemon tone to it. Almost herbal/citrus grapefruit peel in there as well I'm guessing the American Saison labeling suggested some American hops after giving this one a few sniffs. Flavor is bitingly tart with some funky tones thrown in, a very dry finish makes your lips pucker. Some rolling hop bitterness in the middle that really sticks around, the sour/acidi nature does give off grapefruit pith/rind to mind. Some tropical fruits pineapple, starfruit this is one funky summer seasonal. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied high effervescent carbonation, this one really dries the palate up with a lemon zest finish. Drinkability is really interesting one of the most intriguing Saisons I've tried by a micro in quite some time, excellent stuff.
Jul 05, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.77 by JMFP from Delaware

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by Wilson_Looker from New York

Mar 18, 2016
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Reviewed by dar482 from New York

3.65/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
The beer offers grainy malts, honey sweetness, hints of pepper spiciness, floral and light hop bitterness on the finish. A soft carbonation with a lighter mouthfeel.
Dec 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by mltobin from Connecticut

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by OntheLambic from Connecticut

Apr 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by h4ger from Connecticut

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by 120minuteman from New York

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.34 by abagofit from Massachusetts

Dec 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by CountryRock2001 from New York

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rizzy17 from Pennsylvania

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by twillingthenoz from New York

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by newbeeraday from Pennsylvania

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FaradayUncaged from Michigan

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Baab200 from New York

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.16 by DuffMan23 from New York

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by juicewheez from New York

Oct 09, 2014
Ground Break from Ithaca Beer Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 542 ratings