Bradford Village Beer and Soda's
TIPA reviews
These are the heavy hitters. There is no true brewing standard so the exact amount of hops and malts are left up to the brewers discretion. An ABV of 10% or higher is achieved
Anchorage (AK) Personal Space TIPA 10%
DDH'd 2 hops ( Nelson & Sabro)
Mixed aroma of both hops being fruit & herbal. Medium carbonation. Body envelopes a strong Nelson grape influence with bittering relegated to a simple layering aspect of cedar & mint. This also contributes to a further blending of subtle tropical flavor. All the above are enhanced by DDHing keeping flavors dominant.
A nicely achieved balance throughout letting the 10% ABV subtly kick in as you go.
District 96 (NY) Transfer of Power TIPA 10%
3 hops (Citra, Columbus & Idaho 7)
Deep fruit aroma mixing with herbal/pine notes. Deep fruit flavors in a somewhat dominate bitter beginning. Citra Orange mixes with Columbus which enhances its flavor. Idaho 7 contributes pine & tea notes. All blend throughout each sip & end lightly bitter. Body & carbonation are layered letting hops takes center stage.
10% makes this a 1 & done but that 1 is enjoyable.
Fat Orange Cat (CT) That's a Terrible Idea... What Time TIPA 11%
3 hops (Nelson, Citra & Vic Secret)
Earthy, fruity aroma. Earthy beginning with medium carbonation. Earthy aspects fade into the main contributor which is bright orange & multiple other flavors that blend perfectly. Body is rich & full keeping flavors out front during each sip. Bittering is a continuing factor weaving into each sip but is respectful of flavor while keeping balance.
11% octane is the cherry on top of this well done offering.
Adroit Theory (VA) Rage TIPA 10%
Hops are possibly Citra Mosaic & Galaxy. Contains Lactose
Neutral aroma with nuanced light fruit notes. Holding the sip brings forward orange & tangerine flavors & what seems light grapefruit. Bittering is a hidden note but peeks out to kkep balance. Flavors linger after each sip with a soft body helping to that end.
Hoppy & creamy smooth & sneaky octane. Well done
False Hope (CT) Masochist TIPA 9.5%
No hop info
This starts with bold fruit/herbal aromas. An ultra soft body gives the stage to orange & citrus flavors with bittering blending into each sip giving balance to the entire offering. Rich & full from start to finish. A TIPA well done. Those who shy from bittering may look elsewhere.
While there is no real agreed upon parameter for brewing this style it's one not to be passed on if you enjoy bolder crafts. But beware of the octane. It sneaks up on you.
Beer Tree (NY) Desolate Peak 10.4% TNEIPA
In stock
No hop info
Feels like a Mosaic or Citra judging by a full aroma entrance. Flavors of citrus orange & peach dominate the offering throughout in a nice soft body & light carbonation. A light bitter ending completes but never competes for anything but balance.
ABV is well hidden in this enjoyable heavy hitter. A 2nd might not be advisable ...
Ten7 (PA) Year 1 10.2% TIPA
In stock
4 hops (Mosaic, Vic Secret, Citra & Galaxy)
Multiple fruit aromas with pineapple dominance. Exact fruit flavors follow & mix into medium bittering & a soft body. While similar in nature to Vic Secret, Galaxy seems to provide the aroma as well as flavor. Citra enhances the fruit flavor & then invites Mosaic to provide the earthy backend.
From start to finish this craft blends into a balanced offering easy to enjoy. The 10.2% catches you by surprise
Grimm (NY) Thundercloud 10%
In stock
3 hops (Nelson, Nectaron & Riwaka) All are high myrcene oil hops & when used late in the boil enhance aroma & flavor.
Pungent grape & citrus aroma. Full body & well blended between hops. Light bittering achieves balance. Flavors of pineapple & grape fill each sip & remain dominant start to finish. Nelson provides a light dry ending.
ABV is present at each sip end but kicks in right away.
A heavy hitter to be sure & one to have hanging around for those times you want this style.
Equilibrium (NY) Straight outta the laboratory
In Stock
A 2 hop ( mosaic and Citra) TIPA 10.2%
This is always a great hop pairing as we know. Deep multiple fruit aspects in the aroma. Creamy and rich beginning to end. Fruit flavors from both hops are magnified and identifiable individually and Mosaic completes the offering with a light bitter earthy ending. Because of the quality of this craft you don't know the ABV is creeping up on you which happens quickly.
Another nicely balanced quality offering from this brewer