Jagged Edge IPA - Black Diamond Brewing Co.

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.55/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #50 (March 2011):

Epic lacing meets a deep golden clarity. Aroma start of juicy citrus, then to mint and then hemp seed oil; hop domination in the nose. Body fluffs from the pop of smooth carbonation. Hops are thrown down hard here. Oily resin of heep seeds to citric zest, to mild tobacco. The bitterness is stern, though the flavor rises above. Warming alcohol gives off suggestions of melon, pear, and pineapple. Quick bite of maltiness runs more bready than anything else. Hops are embedded in the palate for an extremely long linger. The name calls it as well—leans a bit harsh, but nothing a true hophead can’t handle.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2011 13:21:49 | More by BeerAdvocate

VTHopddicted

Vermont

3/5  rDev -14.5%

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JHendu

Florida

4/5  rDev +14%

05-10-2013 15:27:53 | More by JHendu

donovado

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

05-05-2013 22:51:11 | More by donovado

MickeyMonk

Arizona

2.75/5  rDev -21.7%

05-02-2013 06:11:35 | More by MickeyMonk

ocelot2500

Arizona

3.2/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Pours a clear copper color with a tight, pillowy white head that leaves little bits of lacing.

Smells of citrus peel and herbal hops.

Tastes of the solid hops upfront layered over a decent malt base. Hops lead off with herbal notes rushing forward that quickly turn to vegetable notes. Honestly, it detracts significantly. Citrus notes make their through the shuffle and blend in with some malt sweetness. The malts offer up caramel and a bit of toffee.

Mouthfeel is medium with a smooth amount of carbonation.

Overall, this feels like a beer that could use some tweaking to become something significantly better.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 23:05:36 | More by ocelot2500

DrinkBeerThinkBeer

Arizona

3/5  rDev -14.5%

04-23-2013 23:19:50 | More by DrinkBeerThinkBeer

juicebox

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

04-22-2013 00:35:03 | More by juicebox

barczar

Kentucky

3.84/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours a hazy medium to dark copper with a one inch foamy cream head that lingers, eventually leaving sheets of lacing as it dissipates.

Wet grass, resin, dank cannabis, and lime form the initial aroma, with a fairly rich caramel malt surfacing in the background. Pine, light floral notes, and grapefruit emerge.

Flavor is decidedly sweet and malty initially, very bready, with caramel malt dominating throughout. Flavoring hops of grapefruit, lime, and resin that are evident early fade to slightly bitter hops at the finish. A little cardboard oxidation emerges in the aftertaste.

Body is a touch watery, with moderate carbonation, slight astringency, and a touch of alcohol warmth.

While the flavoring hops aren't a standout, and bittering hops are not as prevalent as some, I really enjoyed this brew. Malt sweetness might be too much for some, but it suits my palate.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 00:25:34 | More by barczar

Boone757

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

04-16-2013 21:58:36 | More by Boone757

terence

California

3/5  rDev -14.5%

04-06-2013 01:13:45 | More by terence

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

04-05-2013 02:51:07 | More by DrunkinYogi

artoolemomo

Oregon

2.75/5  rDev -21.7%

03-31-2013 05:39:13 | More by artoolemomo

snohojimbo

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +21.1%

03-24-2013 16:07:10 | More by snohojimbo

Commodore69

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

03-16-2013 05:40:52 | More by Commodore69

Adkins1203

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -28.8%

03-02-2013 03:01:19 | More by Adkins1203

nitter

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

02-23-2013 20:44:40 | More by nitter

BigJohnny

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -0.3%

02-07-2013 22:57:46 | More by BigJohnny

StaindProject86

Maryland

4/5  rDev +14%

02-03-2013 21:48:10 | More by StaindProject86

AngusOg

Maryland

3/5  rDev -14.5%

02-01-2013 22:28:05 | More by AngusOg

Proclarush

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

02-01-2013 03:27:15 | More by Proclarush

Jonny41

Maine

4/5  rDev +14%

01-27-2013 19:18:18 | More by Jonny41

dav2080

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -21.7%

01-18-2013 23:18:24 | More by dav2080

Hopmodium

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +6.8%

01-13-2013 23:37:03 | More by Hopmodium

kshizzle101

Washington

3.58/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass

A - dark range in color with a 2 inch head. Very bubbly as well

S - Grapefruit and pine hops with a hefty malt smell as well

T - Very piney, grapefruit as well. The booze hides pretty well for a 7.3% brew. A good amount of malt as well but also a metallic aftertaste

M - A little thin for this kind of beer, Pretty good carb.

Overall - A decent beer. Nothing spectacular

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 22:52:46 | More by kshizzle101