Boundary Bay IPA - Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro

timwardjr

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -13.3%

08-02-2012 22:24:59 | More by timwardjr

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +13.3%

05-17-2013 05:02:02 | More by iHeartMNBeer

Sokool

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

05-10-2013 14:28:44 | More by Sokool

warnerry

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-30-2013 01:20:30 | More by warnerry

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3.75/5  rDev 0%

04-21-2013 21:37:27 | More by KiMiRaiK

Adamostella

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

03-27-2013 05:48:24 | More by Adamostella

trocketsauced

New York

3.75/5  rDev 0%

03-22-2013 01:10:55 | More by trocketsauced

mdaschaf

Washington

3.9/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Had on tap at Kates Pub.

A: Pours a slightly hazy amber color with a one finger, off-white head. Nice head retention with thin lacing, rather streaky down the sides.

S: A bit of orange upfront with some orange rind and grapefruit mixed with pine and a little bit of caramel malt.

T: Pretty well balanced, a good bit of orange and orange rind, a good bit of caramel malt in the middle. Has a slightly piney finish.

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

O: A solid IPA, looking forward to trying their DIPA.

Serving type: on-tap

02-08-2013 15:44:17 | More by mdaschaf

irishgreensoda

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

01-19-2013 15:45:15 | More by irishgreensoda

rfreed

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

01-18-2013 23:37:40 | More by rfreed

CanisMajor

Indiana

4/5  rDev +6.7%

01-14-2013 00:27:51 | More by CanisMajor

sloelco

California

3.75/5  rDev 0%

12-26-2012 00:10:03 | More by sloelco

Kastler

Washington

4.1/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

First time having a Boundary Bay brew. Poured from a growler into a tall chilled glass.

Appearance - It has a darker look compared to most IPAs. A tiny bit cloudy, looks almost like honey.

Smell - A great sweet aroma. Almost smells like honey too.

Taste - I really admire the taste of this IPA. Very sweet yet maintaining that nutty English hop taste of IPAs.

Mouthfeel - Pretty typical feel. Wasn't overly carbonated and was pretty low viscosity.

Overall - I really like this beer and plan on trying some more Boundary Bay brews in the near future; especially since I am so close to Bellingham.

Serving type: growler

11-29-2012 03:40:08 | More by Kastler

tastymug

Ohio

1/5  rDev -73.3%

11-16-2012 15:54:10 | More by tastymug

DaveAnderson

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +6.7%

11-09-2012 18:23:13 | More by DaveAnderson

RenzoD

Washington

3.83/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bought this in a bottle at Rivertooth Beer and Wine in Shelton, Wa at the bottom of the Puget Sound. The guy there told me that it was about as far south as this stuff regularly makes it so if you are looking for a bottle of it that is a good place.

-I loved the appearance of this beer. It was a bit darker than the I.P.A.s I am used to. The difference is good. A darker red color. It looks amazing. The head is so creamy looking that if you looked from above it looks like a root beer float or something. That head dissipates throughout the drink but makes a good lace down the glass throughout the whole session and still has a bit of that creamy top almost until the last drop.

-The smell is beautiful. Probably not much different than most of your hoppy IPA's of the Pacific Northwest, though I would say a bit sweeter of an aroma.

-Concerning taste I have read on other reviews of this beer that it isn't your typical Northwest IPA and I would agree to an extent and also add that that isn't a bad thing. It does have a slightly less hopped up finish with a sweet taste almost of nectar. However, it does have the bitter hops present that we all know and love and overall is incredibly tasty.

-An almost perfect mouth feel for my standards. Not to heavy, not too light, perfect carbonation throughout the entire beer including a bit of foam left from the head remaining until the bottom of the glass but not enough to be too much. Feels like an IPA should IMO.

Overall, I believe it to be a worthy beer. If you are making a decision between a few brews you have not had before then I would say to go ahead with this one. You won't be disappointed. I may not buy this specific brew again but it was my first beer from this brewery and i will definitely not pass up trying more of their beers after trying this one.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 14:37:01 | More by RenzoD

strongaf

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -6.7%

09-14-2012 06:36:01 | More by strongaf

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

3.58/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

650ml bomber poured into tulip 7/9/12

A murky brownish orange quite dark for the style, cascading bubbles form a nice two finger dense cream colored foam that retains well leaving a couple partial rings of lace

S burnt brown sugars and sweet malts, soft caramels, with some candied pineapple, citrus and faint pine

T some orange marmalade on top of what I smell with some bready notes and faint booze, more sweet malts then hops with this one, some faint herbal hops as it warms

M fairly thick and a little syrupy, good carbonation and slightly sticky on the lips

O perhaps a little past its prime? the hops have faded I'm guessing but I don't see any bottling date so I'll never know for sure, OK but missing a little kick

still decent beer but I'm guessing it might be an old bottle as the caramels seem too be taking over, easy enough too drink but nothing spectacular

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2012 04:32:30 | More by wordemupg

jellikit

Washington

4.33/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a great IPA for those of you that have not tried it yet. Boundary Bay IPA is definitely well balanced. The hops compliment the malts, and there is a great balance with the ABV. If I remember correctly, it finished 8th in the nation, of over 350 breweries, in last years IPA contest.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2012 15:05:37 | More by jellikit

brentk56

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a hazy amber, with a sturdy head that hangs around and leaves a few dots and dashes behind

Smell: Rather balanced, with the caramel malt providing the backbone and the resinous/piney hops adding bitterness

Taste: The caramel provides the foundation and is nicely complemented by the resinous/piney hops which provide an orange marmalade aspect, as well; not much flavor progression - rather consistent from sip to swallow

Mouthfeel: Rather full bodied for the style, with moderate carbonation

Overall: This beer certainly exceeded my expectations; while it is not a classic Pacific NW IPA, it certainly is a tasty brew

Serving type: bottle

08-20-2012 23:13:22 | More by brentk56

Shawkabukoo

4.75/5  rDev +26.7%

08-13-2012 05:47:22 | More by Shawkabukoo

Hainesworth

3/5  rDev -20%

08-08-2012 03:21:47 | More by Hainesworth

draheim

Washington

3.9/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap into an American pint glass @ Greenlake Bar & Grill, Seattle.

Pours a slightly hazy copper color w/ a white head, adequate lacing.

Aroma is piney and floral hops, a little muted.

Taste is a combination of floral and piney hops, biscuity malt provides just enough backbone to showcase the hops. Nice and bitter on the finish.

Mouthfeel is crisp and clean with a sharp, refreshing finish.

Overall a solid IPA from a good brewery up north.

Serving type: on-tap

08-03-2012 03:25:26 | More by draheim

sanford_and_son

Washington

3.75/5  rDev 0%

08-02-2012 20:09:31 | More by sanford_and_son

Hoppaholic

Florida

3.75/5  rDev 0%

06-23-2012 19:06:35 | More by Hoppaholic