Blind Pig IPA - Russian River Brewing Company

jdklks

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A- an almost transparent gold (tinge of amber) with a fluffy white head that goes down quickly and leaves minimal lacing. nothing too special.

S- citrusy, piney, hoppy. some sweet fruitiness in the nose as well.

T- A very good ipa. citrus, pine, and a great bitter hoppiness. grapefruit bitterness in the aftertaste. no maltiness here, but pure hops, like a west-coast ipa should be (i.e. unbalanced).

M- perhaps slightly over-carbonated, but it is an ipa we're talking about. medium-bodied, and a nice hop oiliness on the palate.

D- through the roof.

A great regular ipa. one of the best for sure.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2009 03:44:26 | More by jdklks

JasonFromLA

California

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

06-19-2013 06:46:29 | More by JasonFromLA

gtank

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-19-2013 05:47:31 | More by gtank

freduardo

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

06-19-2013 03:26:20 | More by freduardo

Greywulfken

New York

4.43/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: into a pint, solid gold beer, ivory head as big as you want it; messy head clings to sides of the glass, smearing foamy lace down the side

S: brilliant hop bouquet, suggesting grassy fields with flowers and toasted, crusty herbs - citric pith pops out atop the subtle malt aromas

T: juicy and ripe - more fruit than I expected, along with the continuation of the hop action on the nose - citrusy notes assert themselves throughout, and the subtly sweet malts underscore a fantastic beer

M: medium-light body, crisp and moderately carbonated, mellow slickness, bittering, but still wet, finish

O: this is exactly what I'd hoped for - Pliny's little cousin - a wet and juicy, hoppy, but not overpowering, and well-balanced beer.

Bottled 5/2/13

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 00:34:12 | More by Greywulfken

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -8.3%

06-18-2013 23:10:11 | More by taylor714914

Doctlow

Arizona

5/5  rDev +14.7%

06-18-2013 20:23:25 | More by Doctlow

b2611

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

06-18-2013 14:31:54 | More by b2611

HopChef44

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

06-18-2013 02:05:50 | More by HopChef44

drebrew

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-18-2013 01:05:27 | More by drebrew

jbravato

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-17-2013 00:17:22 | More by jbravato

Dirt

Ohio

4/5  rDev -8.3%

06-16-2013 22:07:04 | More by Dirt

bird22

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-16-2013 19:51:01 | More by bird22

mc4z

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

06-16-2013 09:02:53 | More by mc4z

Mersh

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

06-16-2013 02:46:02 | More by Mersh

anson42

California

4/5  rDev -8.3%

06-16-2013 01:28:02 | More by anson42

stogirelli

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

06-16-2013 01:14:22 | More by stogirelli

EliotRosewater

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-15-2013 14:37:40 | More by EliotRosewater

CesarLopes

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-15-2013 02:45:26 | More by CesarLopes

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +14.7%

06-15-2013 01:39:11 | More by IPAchris

jnolan

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -8.3%

06-15-2013 01:35:55 | More by jnolan

ACB

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-14-2013 22:02:51 | More by ACB

jera1350

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

06-14-2013 21:53:55 | More by jera1350

DanGeo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

06-14-2013 21:44:26 | More by DanGeo

ironchefmiyagi13

New York

4.49/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Even though this beer was over 1 month old, I thought it tasted fantastic. I am a huge fan of the West Coast-style IPA and this delivered and represented it to the letter. BIG hop cones notes coupled with a bright citrus bouquet make up the girth of this aromatic powerhouse. it was the flavor that I could sense the age. It just didn't have the the same intensity as the nose, but still was absolutely delicious with great drinkability.

So far, better than Pliny in my honest opinion...and both were over a month old.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 02:32:16 | More by ironchefmiyagi13