Flower Power India Pale Ale - Ithaca Beer Company

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

4.28/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to scottk1969 for the bottle! 12 oz bottle poured into a Duvel artist tulip. Notes from last night's Skins/Cowboys game.

A: Pours a hazy golden color with a bit of yeast sediment floating about. The head is a beautiful two finger creamy white head with fantastic, almost Guinness-like texturing. Good lacing is left on the glass.

S: The hype train wasn't kidding about this having an amazing aroma. There are tons of tropical fruits - mango, cantaloupe, apricot, papaya - that explode aromatically. I will say, this isn't quite as vibrant as it could have been if it had been super fresh or from a growler, so sadly I can't give it a 5 in good conscience.

T: The tropical fruits from the nose come through to the flavor - at first. Initial tastes of melon, grapefruit, and cantaloupe are quickly supplanted by a floral, piny bitterness. I'd like to see a little more citrusy notes and less piny bitterness, but this is still a great (but simple) IPA.

M: Tingly coarse at first, before leaving the palate quickly by a good clean dryness. Pleasant carbonation and drinkability.

O: I'd buy the shit out of this if it were readily available in my area. Honestly, however, I don't know if I'd seek it out, only because this supposedly falls off fast and hard. Still, this is very much a must try.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 16:36:44 | More by ThisWangsChung

jbeervt

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-20-2013 19:08:12 | More by jbeervt

Gwalchgwynn67

New York

4.24/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Nice amber hue with a thick creamy head. Good retention and lacing. Aromas of sweet pink grapefruit with hints of piney forest. Hops is upfront and in your face with assertive mid-palate true-to-type bitterness finishing to a pleasant astringency. Mouth feel is a bit on the light side, but overall it's an excellent IPA. If you're a fan of classic IPA bitterness, try this. Going to pour another right now.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 04:08:21 | More by Gwalchgwynn67

tuka

New York

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-20-2013 02:56:54 | More by tuka

geocool

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-20-2013 01:16:39 | More by geocool

Gtreid

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 23:42:41 | More by Gtreid

Billpare

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-19-2013 18:48:09 | More by Billpare

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-19-2013 13:36:53 | More by Photekut

DP34

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -12%

05-19-2013 03:39:03 | More by DP34

jakeox

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-19-2013 01:08:32 | More by jakeox

Syracuse12

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-19-2013 00:35:16 | More by Syracuse12

timothef

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-18-2013 23:10:40 | More by timothef

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-18-2013 14:30:43 | More by jbarletto

cburns48

Vermont

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-18-2013 12:56:05 | More by cburns48

pmarlowe

California

3.83/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Best by June. Tulip glass.

A: Pours a golden straw color with a finger of snow white head. Very good clarity. Pretty good retention with generous lacing.

S: Caramel candy, a hint of pink grapefruit and tangerine/blood orange.

T: Melted caramel, piney and juicy hoppiness, floral notes, and a well integrated mild bitterness on the finish.

M: Medium body and medium-light, soft carbonation.

O: Pretty drinkable, though the hop flavors are not particularly pronounced. Hard to tell how fresh this bottle is, though, so that may be a factor.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 03:02:00 | More by pmarlowe

Lob

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -29.6%

05-18-2013 02:27:32 | More by Lob

EricTheRed

New York

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-17-2013 20:11:37 | More by EricTheRed

katahdin01

New York

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-17-2013 20:03:20 | More by katahdin01

EROCK75

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-17-2013 17:05:34 | More by EROCK75

Glider

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-17-2013 13:43:10 | More by Glider

HoppyKilaMonster

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.1%

05-17-2013 01:39:53 | More by HoppyKilaMonster

BradStokley

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-16-2013 19:41:40 | More by BradStokley

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +11.5%

05-16-2013 18:38:43 | More by Westuh

moonknight31

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

05-16-2013 16:49:49 | More by moonknight31

Pidzik12

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%

05-16-2013 14:37:14 | More by Pidzik12