Illumination Double IPA - Central Waters Brewing Company

hawks10

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle - Bottled May 2010 - Poured into my Central Waters pint glass...

Pours a fairly clear, golden amber color with two fingers of soft white head which sticks around for a long time, leaving lots of lacing behind...

A strong citrus hop aroma outweighs a decent amount of sweet caramel malt. Pretty straightforward IPA aroma, was worried the hops would have faded a ton in the 4 months since this beer was bottled, based on the aroma, I think they are still fairly prevalent...

A decent amount of bitter hops with a citrus twist hits you at first. They do seem a bit faded but still fairly tasty. The malt adds a bit of sweetness in the middle but really fails to take hold as the bitterness and dryness come back hard and linger well into the finish...

Medium bodied with good carbonation. Very bitter and dry aftertaste...

Would like to try this again, knowing it is fresh...

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2010 04:02:00 | More by hawks10

Rihup

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-26-2013 02:39:08 | More by Rihup

DooshBagalow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-25-2013 18:45:59 | More by DooshBagalow

Skunkyluvmuffin

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-24-2013 18:46:49 | More by Skunkyluvmuffin

chugalug06

Colorado

3.79/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

Fluffy white/yellow foamyness sit on top of iced tea looking brew. Moderate lacing.

Mango and pineapple dominate. Lots of sugary malt.

Hot, heavy, sugary, buttery, missing over amounts of bitterness, sweetness is nearly overpowering, lots of apple, orange, and bread. Wet and enjoyable. Carbonation is Medium and sits well.

Recommended for a try, couldn't use as go to DIPA. Good brew, solid, but not amazing or anything to "hunt".

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 02:23:55 | More by chugalug06

Hermthegerm

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-24-2013 01:23:33 | More by Hermthegerm

inspektor

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-23-2013 18:11:47 | More by inspektor

Hopmarc

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 17:11:00 | More by Hopmarc

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-21-2013 13:26:34 | More by mendvicdog

duceswild

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 04:55:31 | More by duceswild

barrelofbastard

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-18-2013 20:19:35 | More by barrelofbastard

BRLockwood

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-18-2013 20:12:34 | More by BRLockwood

Roger85

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 02:22:53 | More by Roger85

josephwa

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 04:46:16 | More by josephwa

smitty5245

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-15-2013 03:54:01 | More by smitty5245

hopoilcrazy

Tennessee

3.54/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

50th review! Thanks, to Shagens for the extra!

A - Straw colored and slightly hazy. Small big bubble head

S - Gummy sort of mint. Sweet. Big "mixed fruit" sort of notes. Hay-ish. Hop oil

T - Viscous sort of sweetness. Notes of chartreuse, orange, tequila, vanilla. A good amount going on, but it is subdued.

M - Good body, not too heavy. Alcohol is totally in check for 9%.

Overall, pretty good. Well crafted, but in the ever growing world of DIPA's it is not that memorable

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 07:27:26 | More by hopoilcrazy

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-11-2013 20:54:35 | More by buzzy

tclang

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +22.2%

05-11-2013 14:31:41 | More by tclang

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-10-2013 23:09:50 | More by anticipation23

ajzy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +22.2%

05-10-2013 11:30:59 | More by ajzy

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-08-2013 00:09:09 | More by cadaugherty

Number3red

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-06-2013 01:11:05 | More by Number3red

koes0024

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-05-2013 01:38:24 | More by koes0024

joeseppy

Illinois

3.29/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

Beautiful cascading copper rush pour effect with a generous one inch fluffy white head.

Aroma a bit of a letdown--not much for me except muted tropical fruit.

Taste is very one dimensional. All bitter white grapefruit with mediocre malt filling. Nothing even remotely sweet for balance.

Medium body and decent carbonation. Bitterness lingers.

Taste and smell are everything and this is average at best. This should not be touted in 4 pks almost as if its an exclusive find. Store I purchased this from has always been fair in pricing, but this comes in @ $11/4PK...overpriced IMO. I could only drink one and then move on. I will not purchase again.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 12:47:14 | More by joeseppy

Casey3236

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-03-2013 23:11:00 | More by Casey3236