Great Lakes Commodore Perry IPA - Great Lakes Brewing Company

BeerPhan86

New York

3.88/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On sale for 6.99/six pack at Wegman's and I love IPAs, so I thought I'd give this a try.

A - Pours a medium amber color with a two finger creamy white head that lingers.

S - Very citrusy, some grapefruit, caramel malts. Some breadiness to it, but mostly pine and citrus.

T - Begins VERY sweet for an IPA, with nice citrus and pine hops in the middle. The lingering taste is very bitter and hoppy, but I like that.

M - Medium bodied and not over-carbonated. Dry finish, with a somewhat sticky feeling.

D - Very strong for a typical IPA, both in flavor and alcohol content. One that I would have 2-3 in a sitting depending on my mood.

Overall, very happy with the purchase and a solid IPA I would recommend to my beer nerd friends. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2009 02:38:56 | More by BeerPhan86

MrIncognito

Virginia

4.14/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A - poured from a 12oz bottle. Clear orange body beneath a foamy 2-finger white head that retains well and leaves good lacing. Moderate amount of tiny bubbles rising from the bottom

S - Not overly powerful in the nose but what is there smells nice. Citrus and pine hop presence with a toffee maltiness. Floral without being overly sweet in the nose

T&M - Moderate carbonation keeps mouthfeel smooth with just a touch of dryness. Citrus hops hit me first with a nice orange zest followed quickly by earthiness and some very light pine. A bit of toffee sweetness in the swallow. Mild hop bitterness lingers for quite a while but never becomes stale. I really enjoy the meld between citrus and pine hops with the earthy quality. Very drinkable

O - I enjoyed this very much and would certainly not hesitate to make this a daily beer. Great flavors and structure. Complex enough to be interesting all the way through the glass

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 14:08:33 | More by MrIncognito

jakecattleco

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 19:29:19 | More by jakecattleco

nstorts

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-21-2013 02:08:09 | More by nstorts

mscudder

Georgia

3.94/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Served in a pint. A bit old, best by 5/27/13.

A -Nice frothy off-white head with a transparent caramel hue. Impressive retention leaving great lacing.

S - Sweet toffee, hops and a slight malt presence.

T - Lots of malt and earthy tones hit me strongly. Light hop bitterness, although leaving much to be desired, although i can only suspect that the beer's age is the culprit. Toffee is apparent. Bitterness brings out the fruit, mostly on the finish: grapefruit, pineapple....perhaps some melon.

M - Medium body with fair carbonation. Not a typical IPA, although suited well for my taste.

O - I suspect this beer is amazing when fresh. For what I was able to get my hands on, I am glad to have five more.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:38:12 | More by mscudder

jburd19

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-20-2013 17:53:53 | More by jburd19

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-20-2013 14:36:07 | More by InspectorBob

purppy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-20-2013 01:09:48 | More by purppy

NJB145

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 01:00:25 | More by NJB145

LarryMyers

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-20-2013 00:47:28 | More by LarryMyers

clay23

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-19-2013 01:27:21 | More by clay23

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 22:09:28 | More by Photekut

darvinlikemarvin

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 19:32:38 | More by darvinlikemarvin

AL89BR

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-16-2013 22:59:28 | More by AL89BR

Davit

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-15-2013 04:01:11 | More by Davit

justinp

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-14-2013 03:01:57 | More by justinp

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-13-2013 22:01:28 | More by HarmonMW

ItismeDamonLee

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 21:15:38 | More by ItismeDamonLee

smerrill36

Virginia

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-11-2013 22:39:30 | More by smerrill36

PopnLoads

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-10-2013 20:19:41 | More by PopnLoads

inlimbo77

Delaware

3.79/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12oz, Best by 7/7/13
Riedel tulip

A: Clear orange color. Layer of bright white. Lacing sheeting. Good carbonation.

S: Bright orange. Citrus fruits and pine. Light malt.

T: Light bitterness on tip of the tongue. Lots of citrus notes: citrus and orange and lemon. Dry finish.

M: Light medium bodied.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 15:17:34 | More by inlimbo77

Zanico

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-10-2013 00:22:44 | More by Zanico

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -16.9%

05-09-2013 17:24:20 | More by ncstateplaya

dc4three

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +15.1%

05-08-2013 23:45:10 | More by dc4three

57md

Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance is a orange-straw color with two fingers of fluffy head. The nose is distinctly hoppy, but also spicy as if there might be some rye in this offering. The taste and finish match the nose perfectly - bitter and spicy. This is a very good IPA that does not easily fit in the East Coast /West Coast definitions of IPAs.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2013 04:48:00 | More by 57md