Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster - Great Lakes Brewing Company

Jfriz25

Wisconsin

4.35/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance- Hazy golden with some orange. Not a lot of head even with an aggressive pour.

Smell- In a word: amazing. Like sticking your nose in a bag of hops. Definitely the highlight of this beer.

Taste- Big orange on a wave of bitterness. Good malt backbone and sweetness balance it nicely. On the verge of being too sweet but it never gets there.

Mouthfeel- Typical sticky medium body as most good IIPA

Overall- The smell is great, I almost don't want to drink it. It tastes very good as well but is a little bit one note. It's a very good not but that is what separates awesome from spectacular.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2012 19:45:49 | More by Jfriz25

Docrock

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-18-2013 04:07:46 | More by Docrock

DMarlinJ

Michigan

4.01/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured an good 2 finger head that lasted better than most. It stayed about a 1/4 inch and clung to sides throughout drinking. Very impressive. Nice copper orange color but it looks like a lighter beer, quite transparent. Nice carbonation bubbles too. I would rate it higher if it had a bit denser color.

The smell is ok. Light citrus, hops, floral. Fairly light.

Great balance in taste. Not too complex but very pleasing for me. The citrus comes out and some piney notes. I get orange peel too. I get sweetness up front and the bitters linger coating the mouth. The lingering mouthfeel is a bit distracting but still above average.

Overall this is an outstanding beer that I would love to get again but it does not have any uniqueness that makes it stand out from other great beers. Just well done.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 02:59:31 | More by DMarlinJ

GrantBrennan

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-18-2013 01:33:01 | More by GrantBrennan

comfortablynirm

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 14:56:02 | More by comfortablynirm

justforrazors

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-17-2013 12:58:14 | More by justforrazors

Ilafan

Minnesota

2.5/5  rDev -38.3%

06-17-2013 04:49:54 | More by Ilafan

wedge

North Carolina

3.23/5  rDev -20.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.25

Hazed orange-amber with some quality looking creaminess covering the surface. Aromas start out earthy, leafy, and a little "catty"...it has a similar woody/earthy/herbal-ness I get from several hoppy Great Lakes beers. Joining in is some piney sweetness, slight alcoholic spice, and a touch of mint. Green, bitter pine resin and sweet malt taste. Citrus, fruit, grass, and a little bread. I don't know...this one isn't entirely doing it for me. Mellow by DIPA standards, but also just not my favorite blend of flavors. Bitter, creamy, and full bodied. I might give it another go next year. Right now I'm glad I got just the single bottle.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 02:19:41 | More by wedge

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 02:11:50 | More by buzzy

hoosier222002

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-17-2013 00:20:20 | More by hoosier222002

Nunya

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

06-16-2013 18:27:31 | More by Nunya

DMB

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 18:01:16 | More by DMB

imbuckeye

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-16-2013 15:57:23 | More by imbuckeye

Troville1990

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-16-2013 07:18:33 | More by Troville1990

drewone

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-16-2013 03:40:23 | More by drewone

Hobo

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

06-16-2013 00:03:54 | More by Hobo

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-15-2013 22:19:59 | More by jbaker67

pisano

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-15-2013 20:00:28 | More by pisano

crewfan1952

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-15-2013 01:59:05 | More by crewfan1952

MPPHISH

New York

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

06-15-2013 01:20:45 | More by MPPHISH

Noonan425

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-15-2013 00:03:33 | More by Noonan425

jem3143

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 22:04:47 | More by jem3143

ahbithwabm

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-14-2013 20:33:18 | More by ahbithwabm

Syracuse12

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-14-2013 19:37:26 | More by Syracuse12

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-14-2013 14:51:49 | More by DrunkinYogi