Muskoka Mad Tom IPA - Muskoka Brewery

Roke87

Ontario (Canada)

4.22/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

341 mL bottle, chilled and poured into a pilsner glass

Appearance- Pours a clear and light amber colour with about a pinky finger worth of white head that quickly dissipates to an above average ring around the glass leaving minimal to no lacing throughout till finish.

Smell- pine and resiny hop aromas right away the second this one is even opened you get a nice whiff of it mixed with a mild citrusy fruit smell as well. There is also a sweet aroma in the nose that I can’t really put a finger on as to what it exactly is, almost like a bubblicious bubble gum smell, but it adds a nice change to the typical IPA.

Taste- Again really a lot like the aromas, the tastes come through with a strong pine and resiny hop flavour right off the bat, bitter but not overly bitter like some IPA’s can be, and again balanced with a nice citrusy grapefruit flavour as well. Even on the palate I am getting that sweet flavour again, much like what I would say a sweet bubblicious bubble gum flavour.

Mouthfeel- Light to medium bodied this is an excellent ale that has a nice bitter taste to it but remains crisp, smooth, and almost too easy drinking, not overly carbonated but it sustains a thin white top to it right till the end.

Overall- There is pretty much only one word to describe this beer and it is; wow. I can’t believe something this good is actually brewed in Ontario! It is about time that we took a couple good steps towards catching up on what the rest of North America has been doing for years. I have drank some of the best IPA’s that this continent has to offer and to be honest with you, this is right along those lines as being in those categories, I mean it’s no pliny or double trouble, not even as good as a two hearted, but again it is a positive step in the right direction, I would say “One small step for IPA lovers, one giant leap for Ontario”. I am definitely picking more of this up tomorrow, this will be my go to this summer, finally I don’t have to drink to Michigan for a great IPA, it’s right in my backyard!

Serving type: bottle

07-03-2011 06:08:33 | More by Roke87

TT--Cashout

Newfoundland (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-15-2013 02:31:41 | More by TT--Cashout

Tom_Servo

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

06-13-2013 01:07:21 | More by Tom_Servo

yabud

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-11-2013 20:28:38 | More by yabud

JG_McNaulty

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-01-2013 21:06:32 | More by JG_McNaulty

Olek4374

Alberta (Canada)

4.01/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

I picked up a single can from a specialty beer store in Edmonton. I was tired and all I had was a hefeweizen glass that was clean, so I'm gonna use this. yep.

Beer pours a light amber colour - it's very pleasant to look at and looks much like any other well made IPA would look like. It came out with a LOT of head, like 4 fingers worth of shaving cream, damn. The smell of the beer is just outstanding - massive citrus smell, but this smell tapers off rather quickly. The taste is a lot like another recognizable IPA - Granville Island's Brockton IPA. The taste is immediately bitter as it hits my tongue, but once I let it linger I get some fruity tastes - peach and apricot come ti mind, and there is a good deal of residual bitterness that accompanies the fruity taste.

The mouthfeel is very thin going on, but you get a bit of thickness on the tongue when you swallow, and it is very palatable.

Overall, a very well made IPA - certainly one of the better Canadian craft IPAs I've had a chance to try.

Serving type: can

06-01-2013 08:18:17 | More by Olek4374

Elwood

Ontario (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

05-26-2013 19:12:44 | More by Elwood

GoHabsGo

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-25-2013 15:01:07 | More by GoHabsGo

adhallick

Manitoba (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-21-2013 01:02:52 | More by adhallick

seinfeldette

Ontario (Canada)

1.25/5  rDev -67.8%

05-16-2013 20:26:33 | More by seinfeldette

slitherySOB

Ontario (Canada)

3.11/5  rDev -19.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

A relatively decent IPA, this beer pours an amber colour with about a little over one fingers worth of head that slowly dissipates. Smells floral, citrusy, and grassy. Big lemon and grapefruits. Tastes a little bit paler than the aroma. Lemon, grapefruit, orange zest, floral flavour and a touch grassy. Mouthfeel is medium bodied. I did notice a slight metallic taste as the beer warmed, leaving an odd flavour in my mouth.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 20:37:57 | More by slitherySOB

CurtisD

New Brunswick (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

04-26-2013 21:18:46 | More by CurtisD

mattsander

Alberta (Canada)

3.79/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: Excellent clarity, light copper in color with a long lasting loose white head.

S: "Face in a hop bag" leafy freshness, grapefruit and orange zest, some sticky pale malts. A slight metallic vibe in the finish retracts from it, but this is a nice smelling IPA.

T: Very hop-forward, with citrusy bubblegum leading and just enough malt to back it up. Finishes quite dry and with a lingering bitterness.

M: I love the dryness of this, highly quaffable.

Solid IPA from Muskoka.

Serving type: can

04-17-2013 01:23:05 | More by mattsander

Poserdisposer

Alberta (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev -29.1%

04-13-2013 06:22:40 | More by Poserdisposer

juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

04-11-2013 01:40:20 | More by juliendesrochers

4ster

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-06-2013 00:09:15 | More by 4ster

sclitch

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-01-2013 15:32:43 | More by sclitch

woosterbill

Connecticut

4.14/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

On-tap at Beerbistro in Toronto.

A: Crystal clear pale amber body under a finger of fine off-white head that recedes slowly and leaves solid lace behind. Stunning.

S: Predominantly hoppy, and fairly complex: spice, citrus (both lemon and grapefruit), floral, and very slightly malty - in an almost gingerbread kind of way. Fascinating and enticing.

T: Perhaps a bit less fascinating here, but quite tasty in a straightforward way. The citrus hops absolutely dominate, with grapefruit standing out in a big way. The malt is almost entirely absent, and the finish is dry and very bitter. Slightly spicy aftertaste, with a touch of alcohol (surprisingly enough). Quite tasty, but not as memorable as the aroma.

M: Frothy medium body. A bit too diffuse, but not bad.

O: Really enjoyable IPA, and worth the price of admission for the aroma alone.

Cheers!

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2013 23:40:32 | More by woosterbill

Cramshawbar

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -22.7%

03-26-2013 03:54:58 | More by Cramshawbar

Stephie71

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-20-2013 03:16:07 | More by Stephie71

MFAnderson

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

03-17-2013 22:47:40 | More by MFAnderson

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-12-2013 19:07:41 | More by timiskin

RefillMyglass

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-12-2013 01:44:08 | More by RefillMyglass

Converge

Alberta (Canada)

4.19/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottle into a Yankee pint.

A - Handsome lookin' IPA. Crisp and clean amber body, with absolutely 0 haze detectable. Lots of lively carbonation flowing up the glass, effervescent and bubbly. Dense head of foam, slightly off-white, and a tad light in color for an IPA. Head retention is well above average, as the dense creamy foam doesn't let up all glass! Though the lacing is still quite little.

S - I could smell the hoppy goodness the moment the cap popped. Citric and piney notes upfront, with some pronounced tropical fruit nuances and a sweet bready caramel malt backbone. Very reminiscent of a West Coast style IPA. Maybe some subtle grapefruit in there as well, but overall the hop profile feels more sweet than bitter in the aroma.

T - Just a solid, straight forward IPA. A nice malty base of crystal malt, with notes of toffee and buttery biscuits. Hop profile is crisp upfront, with citric fruits and pine leading the way, and fading into a lasting finish of earthy and mildly herbal notes. There's a subtle English character to the malt profile, likely coming from the pronounced sweetness. Bitterness is assertive but more than manageable. Well balanced and very drinkable.

M - Carbonation is very nice here; lively and crisp, but not overdone at all, just right. Body is about medium, with a subtle dryness that keeps it from becoming at all oily form the hops. Smooth for an IPA, but crisp enough for the style.

D - Exceptionally drinkable ale. Not the most hopped up IPA, but a delicious and well balanced one at that. Probably won't be my first choice next time I'm looking for a hoppy Canadian brew, but this won't be my last Mad Tom; one to revisit and enjoy again for sure.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2013 22:57:30 | More by Converge

iainkenn

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-07-2013 21:31:52 | More by iainkenn