IPA Reviews
A craft using hops added primarily in the boil. Depending on when they are added in the boil will determine flavor and bitterness. This style results in a lower ABV. 5 to 7% (maybe a bit higher)
Equilibrium (NY) Emcee IPA 6%
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1 hop (Citra)
Citrus & grassy aroma. Light carbonation. Body wraps around citrus & tropical flavor. A grassy lemon nuance floats through each sip along the edges. Peach notes appear as well all the multiple flavor notes combine at sip end. Each sip repeats the same influences with nice balance. Entire craft is light in nature.
Offering showcases the varying contributions of this hop with no one dominant.
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Surly (MN) Axe man IPA 7.2%
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2 hops ( Citra & Mosaic)
3 sip rule ...
Dank aroma of fruit. Very hop forward. Carbonated & bitter to start (3 sip rule) Crisp WC body begins to bring forward Citra flavors that mix into what is becoming an earthy base. All hops were used in the boil helping aspects balance further in.
Feels like a west coast which is a distant cousin of an IPA but it's a true IPA. Either camp will enjoy this deep, dank craft
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Aslin (VA) Champion of the Sun IPA 6.5%
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3 hops ( Citra, Waimea & Vic Secret)
Fruited tropical aroma. Medium carbonation. A soft body helps whole fruited flavor remain pungent. Tropical & Citrus sculpt the offering in the same direction with a light pine bittering at the end of each sip..
All hops contribute to a more tropical flavor. Balance is present but flavor continually dominates.
Colder may be preferred.
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Anchorage (AK) Heartfelt IPA 6.4%
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2 hops (Nelson & Mosaic) plus Phantasm
Inviting aroma mix of orange & grape. Medium carbonation guides the flavor that matches aroma. Backbone vascillates between crisp & soft creating an interesting platform for flavors to blend. Bittering is minimal. Phantasm is the key to the soft layer of fruit flavor & balance between the white wine aspects of Nelson & mosaic orange. Ending is a nice blend of earthy Mosaic & dry Nelson.
Well done IPA.
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KC BC (NY) Aquaham DDH Hazy IPA 7.7%
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4 Hops (Citra, Nelson, Galaxy & Vista)
Aroma is a mixture of hops contributions. An herbal beginning somewhat tart. Body helps soften this into flavor aspects of orange, grape & peach that float through each sip dominating the offering going forward. Vista provides the balance with an herbal tea notes behind the above.
Well done blend of all hops
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Dewey (DE) Posted on the Coast IPA 8%
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3 Hops (Rakua, Motueka & Newzilla )
Dominant & bright aroma backed up by an herbal essence. Pillow soft body, light carbonation plunges you into a burst of multiple fruit flavors tropical, orange & berry in nature. Mixing into this tapestry are woody, herbal notes that are balanced & remain in the backround of the offering. Each sip ends with a light pleasant spiced nuance.
Higher ABV than most IPA's. This craft will appeal to multiple camps.
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Finback (NY) Marduk IPA 7.5%
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3 Hops (Citra, El Dorado & Sultana)
Fruited aroma. Full soft creamy backbone supports both flavors of berry, orange & peach & bittering which is an equal partner in the offering even though it backs off a bit towards each sip end. Carbonation was never a real contributing factor.
Each sip is as enjoyable as the previous. Colder was preferred. A true example of an IPA
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Drekker (ND) The H is Silent IPA 6.9%
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4 hops (Nelson, Nelson Cryo, Superdelic & Rakua)
Nelson influences aroma with a woody Rakua note. As well, Nelson gives us a white wine flavor beginning slightly dry & weaves into full flavor notes of grape & berry ending back into initial impressions & an herbal aspect. A soft body & light carbonation gives hops the freedom to control the offering. Bittering is provided as a balance.
A nicely crafted IPA for most camps.
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Eat Beer IPA 7%
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No hop info.
Earthy aroma with fruit aspects. Medium to high carbonation initiates the entrance to this offering. Flavors are blended into the above, those being orange & peach possibly tangerine. Body is soft & malts provide a backbone . Bittering is consistent throughout & circles around flavors creating balance in each sip.
A balanced flavorful IPA.
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Singlecut (NY) Psychedelic DDH'd IPA 7.7%
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Brewed with New Zealand hops.
Mildly fruited aroma with a hint of herbal notes. Multiple tropical flavors interact in light carbonation & a soft body. While no particular flavor is dominant it's a nicely done mix. A black pepper / tea aspect peeks out & tickles the senses at each sip end.
Savoring each sip helps enhance the blending of all aspects. A bit warmer will promote flavors.
A craft offered for those looking for tropical flavors.
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KC BC (NY) Paws DDH'd IPA 7.2%
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3 Hops (Citra, Alora, & Motueka)
Woody, fruited aroma. Medium carbonation & a soft body invites flavors of peach & orange to begin the offering. Mixing with the herbal woody contributions of Motueka that keep the offering honest flavors still are the main contributors compliments of DDH'ing which keep myrcene oils from evaporating & retaining flavor over bittering A craft for IPA,DIPA & Hazy fans
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Rising Tide (ME) Maine Island Trail IPA
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Kettle & DH'd with 3 hops (Calypso, Citra & Simcoe)
Neutral aroma. Bittering is immediate & medium. Introduction to flavors of citrus orange & grapefruit come into play & work forward somewhat taking over the offering but provide more to balance. Body is crisp, carbonation medium. No dominance of any aspect appears.
a 4.2% crushable session for fans of IPA's
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Dock Street (PA) Parley IPA
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4 hops (Krush, Mosaic, Simcoe & Simcoe Cryo)
Fruit aroma. While it seems like this will be heavy in nature it's deceiving. Wheat & oats keep the body soft & lightly sweet. Medium carbonation introduces you to a multitude of flavors blended just right with no one dominating. 50 IBU poses just enough bittering to achieve balance.
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Eredita (CT) Hoot IPA 6.2%
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2 hops (Citra & Riwaka)
Fruit aroma with woody notes. Higher carbonation with immediate bittering. Cold, flavor notes of Citra orange begin to blend but remain a backround contributor until the offering warms. Influences of Riwaka never truly surrender. The higher IBU makes this an IPA all the way.
Tropical & hazy fans will want to look elsewhere.
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Nepanthe (MD) Fastball Special IPA 5.8%
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6 hops ( Chinook, Simcoe, Centennial & Columbus) DDH'd with (Simcoe, Mosaic, Comet & Centennial)
Earthy fruit aroma. Many hop influences are at play 4 being primary WC But flavor is key in this craft. Orange & light grapefruit give this the flavor to carry the ball. Bittering is the underlayer throughout.
DDH mutes any major bittering aspect of the WC hops more so flavor is enhanced. Warmer makes all contributions mix into a well done IPA blend.
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Foam (VT) The Nameless IPA 7%
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Multiple fruit aromas. Medium carbonation & just the right amount of bittering to avoid a juice bomb. A soft body buoys up the hop contributions. Nameless may be a good choice as hop info is hard to come by. A flavorful IPA with multiple tasting aspects & not heavy so 2 may do.
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Lolev (PA) Akko IPA 7%
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2 hops (Galaxy & Citra)
These 2 hops have become one of the most popular pairings in craft beer world.
Citrus & earthy aroma. Medium carbonation & very light bittering. The soft backbone leads into & supports flavors of orange & peach that remain the essence of the offering right to each sip end. A nuanced woody layer creates an unexpected & interesting addition to the craft.
Light & flavorful. Colder was preferred.
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Brew Detroit (MI) Yumtown American Lager 4.7%
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This is actually an American lager brewed with lime & Michigan cherries. Mixed aroma of both contributors. Crisp & carbonated with a light hop presence. Lime introduces you to your journey into cherry that blend meticulously together. This creates an offering different from your summer lime favorites. Cherry softens the offering but lime is the dominant flavor aspect.
Poolside refreshing in flavor & ABV. Colder makes this brighter.
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Fast Fashion (WA) Hot Pizza 7.2%
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3 hops ( Freestyle Motueka, Cascade & Anchovy)
Woody Motueka aroma. Extremely soft body & light carbonation. Highly tropical in flavor with light spiced notes & a woody bottom. As you venture further in the hops blend & balance.
While no one aspect creates a signature in this offering hazy fans will find a creative new offering.
As cold as possible provides full benefit of hop contributions.
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Vitamin Sea (MA) Four the Shore 6.17%
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4 hops (Citra, Citiva, Simcoe & Nectaron)
3 sip rule ...
Tropical fruit aroma. Soft body & light carbonation with initial bittering. Lightly tart until sip 3 when flavor contributions kick in to produce peach, orange & tropical notes.
A nuance of coconut towards each end sip refreshes & dissipates as quickly as it appeared.
All aspects blend well & work well a bit colder.
This craft also leans into the realm of NEIPA & hazy offerings making it a choice there as well.
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Ten 7 (PA) Murder on the Beach 5.5%
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2 hops (Citra &Krush) Dry hopped with El Dorado.
A malt aroma. Lightly tart & crisp. Orange takes the lagering process to another level injecting an underlayer of flavors of orange & citrus. A flavor catalyst not found in this style. A refreshing ending & low ABV makes this a great session beer.
A lager that produces more zing, bang, boom
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Hop Butcher (IL) Cooler by the Lakefront IPA 7%
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2 hops (Krush & HBC 1019)
Floral aroma. Light carbonation & backbone. Initial bittering quickly fades (or blends) into flavors of citrus & tropical that roll over top of the above. These layers create a more floral & flavored IPA as more flavor notes are provided. A lightly dry finish. Colder was preferred but warmer gives this offering a chance to bring hazy fans into this camp with the persuasive flavor
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Tonewood (NJ) Hemispheres IPA 6.5%
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2 Hops (Simcoe & Motueka)
A fruit aroma not always associated with these 2 hops. Medium carbonation & a light backbone help soft flavors of citrus & pineapple permeate the offering. Ends in a semi dry finish.
This feels like a malt influenced craft & the Motueka flavor notes make for a well balanced offering. Colder was preferred.
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Mast Landing (ME) Factory Fiction IPA 6.5%
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3 Hops (Mosaic, HBC630 & Chinook)
HBC 630 Imparts multiple fruit flavors greatly enhancing that aspect.
A Mosaic earthy HBC 630 fruit aroma . The soft body & light carbonation creates a platform for all involved flavors those being orange & a complex array of peach, cherry & berry. Bittering weaves through each sip balancing out the offering.
Interestingly all temps create a different view of this craft each unique & honest.
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Abomination (PA) Every Day Fog Strata 7.1%
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1 hop (Strata)
Aroma is tropically dank as is the case (at times) with DDHing Strata. Flavors are tropical, bright & float in light carbonation. Light spice & herbal blending through each sip. Orange notes peek in from time to time.
An IPA lending itself more toward flavor than anything else compliments of DDHing.
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Abomination (PA) Lil Foggy IPA 4.5%
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5 hops (Mosaic, Citra, Pacific Jade, Summit & Nelson)
Earthy dry aroma with light fruit notes woven in. This follows through in flavor aspects of orange, citrus & tropical with light Summit & Pacific Jade bittering & herbal layers. Nelson provides a semi dry finish. All hop contributions are evident But DDHing Sees that nothing overwhelms the senses.
A bit more "pronounced" than other offering in the Fog series but this multi hop IPA achieves the desired result.
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Nepenthe (MD) Grimoire IPA 6.1%
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3 hops (Citra, Citra cryo, Krush, Krush Lupomax & Pink)
Earthier dry aroma possibly from Pink Boots. Balance is right from the start. Bittering & flavor blend together. Flavors range from orange to multiple citrus compliments of the cryo & lupomax additions & float in the backbone with light carbonation. Herbal & light spiced notes make an appearance late. Colder was preferred. A bit hazy but an IPA in all aspects.
A most intriguing Name for an IPA ... Look it up. It fits
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Dancing Gnome (PA) Art Deco IPA
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2 hops (Citra & Triumph)
Triumph is a dual use hop imparting citrus & herbal aspects when used early in the boil.
Tart citrus aroma mixed with light carbonation. Orange dominant flavor mixes with nuanced bittering in mid sip & ends where it began wrapped in a soft body. A subtle herbal ending completes the balance to this craft. Warmer enhanced all the above.
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Fat Orange Cat (CT) Baby Leprechauns IPA 5.9%
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2 hops (Citra & Mosaic)
Session beers are lighter in body & ABV making for a more than 1 "Session". Earthy fruit aroma, medium carbonation & very light buttering. Body is softer than some session offerings but still maintains a light posture. Flavors of citrus become the focus that starts early & is continuous always taking each sip home.
2 hops that always pair well together & here crafting an offering that will appeal to most camps
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Tonewood (NJ) Fuego IPA DDH 6.2%
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4 hops (Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic & Chinook) (All are used in WC style IPA's )
Multiple citrus aromas. Nicely carbonated beginning with nuanced grapefruit notes. Soft, full body & light bittering. Citrus flavors from Citra & Mosaic make their presence felt with oat malt keeping the entire offering honest. Each sip gets you ready for the next & the 6.2 ABV makes this a 2 bagger in your session. Subtle bittering tickles each sip end. DDHing enhances flavors & keeps this in the realm of an IPA
Vitamin Sea (MA) Draw the line 6.8%
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2 hops (Rakua & Nelson)
Tropical aroma invites you in. A colder start somewhat mutes aspects & doesn't relay what this IPA is about. Nelson seems to shine a bit warmer & Rakua's aroma influence does the same. Flavors blend as well into a soft body. Very light carbonation & bittering This offering is yet another opportunity for fans of a hazy IPA to EXPAND THIER BEER HORIZONS possibly finding a new favorite.
Vitamin Sea (MA) Squared Circle IPA 6.8%
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1 hop (nectaron)
Multiple fruit aromas draw you into this Nectaron only IPA Introducing you to flavors of peach, pineapple and tropical notes. A soft body, light carbonation & a light bitterness let the former shine start to finish. Holding the sip enhances the flavor aspects. The layering underneath of bittering props up the flavor making this an enjoyable balanced offering
Evil Twin/Trillium Corner of George St & Shawmut Rd 7.2%
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2 hops (Columbus & Citra)
3 sip rule please
Dank fruit aroma which may be the influence of Columbus. This doesn't indicate what's to come.
Columbus imparts its earthy bittering notes that then mix with the citrus & orange flavors of Citra. Holding the sip flavors shine & dominate after sip 3. Medium carbonation & though hazy the offering is somewhat crisp.
The blend & balance is clean & will be welcomed by WC & IPA camps
Dancing Gnome (PA) Mosaic Jam 6.8%
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1 hop (Mosaic)
Earthy aroma with peach notes that peek out & lead you into each sip. Begins as well lightly earthy & semi dry.Further along other hop contributions blend into the offering those being subtle berry & peach. The soft body binds the aspects together.
While earthy seems to lightly prevail the fruit aspects continually balance this out & come forward further as you go. No one factor overwhelms any other making this an easy to enjoy 6.8% craft.
Drowned Lands (NY) Silent Stars 6.5%
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Citra hop whirlpooled & dry hopped.
Whirlpooling & dry hopping bring out Bright citrus aroma & flavors which come out to play immediately. Soft body, light bittering & carbonation create the conditions for this one hop bringing out all its attributes in no particular order. A blending of all the above brings each sip to an end with a very light dry finish a a suspiciously pleasing spicy undertone which is also subtle in nature.
Dock Street (PA) Golden IPA 6%
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4 hops ( Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe & Amarillo)
Very light dank aroma with floral undertones. Medium carbonation making for a crisp start. Golden may be the correct description for the blending which is bright and equally distributed in all hops flavors. No one hop overwhelms any other. Using all hops in the boil process only provides an earthy layer that adds to the taste & backbone and propels fruit notes forward. Ends lightly tart. A bit different for an IPA & worth a try.
Grimm (NY) Falcon Wing Door 7%
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4 hops (Citra, Simcoe, Falconer flight and El Dorado)
Grapefruit dominant aroma with tropical backround notes. Lightly tart beginning and medium carbonation. This gives way to tropical aspects these hops impart. minimal bittering. A mystery actor weaves all contributions together helped by a soft body. While being labeled IPA, this is also a candidate for hazy IPA. Fans in these camps shouldn't' pass this by
First State (DE) Hex Theory 6%
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8 hops ( Strata, Citra, Amarillo, Trident, Simcoe, Centennial, Warrior and Apollo)
Grapefruit aroma neutral in nature. Mixed flavors appear when warmer and blend into the IBU which is on the higher side. A note of spearmint appears into this complex weave of hops..
So many hops produce to many aspects to go into. It's enough to say this craft blends flavor and bittering and balances all to an end that is satisfying. Many of these hops are used in WC style but this craft maintains its IPA values