Dragonfly
Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington, Indiana, United States πΊπΈ
IPA - West Coast Regular|
Score
6.68
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The Upland Dragonfly IPA is a malty and hoppy brew. Note the clean malty fullness on the front of the palate with fruity citrus overtones, attributable to our special hops. Dry hopping creates a floral aroma, and our use of bittering hops lends a strong bitter taste in the back of the tongue and throat.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Slightly Hazy Brownish Orange Color, Big Foamy Head That Lasts And Leaves Lots Of Lacing. Surprisingly Just a Very Faint Aroma of Pine and Citrus. Malt, Resin, Pine, Bitter Hops. Strong and Long Lasting Bitter Aftertaste with very light Sweetness at the end. Enjoyed It. Nice. Recommended.
Tried
on 11 Jan 2016
at 13:11
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft - Caramel and grapefruit. Clear copper with a nice white head. Caramel and light pine hops. Light on hold, more malt forward. Still decent.
Tried
from Draft
on 18 Sep 2014
at 15:46
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, bottled in 8/2013. Pours a very hazy/murky golden orange color with a 2 finger dense cream colored head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of grapefruit, orange zest, lemon zest, caramel, toast, toffee, biscuit, floral, grass, light pine, and herbal earthiness. Unimpressive and malt forward aromas with light-moderate hop presence; with good strength. Taste of grapefruit, orange zest, lemon zest, pine, caramel, toast, floral, grass, and floral/toasted earthiness. Good amount of pine bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of grapefruit, orange/lemon zest, pine, caramel, toast, biscuit, floral, grass, and floral/toasted earthiness on the finish. Pretty nice flavor balance and complexity of hop and malt flavors; with a solid and crisp malt/bitterness balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a smooth, crisp, and sticky mouthfeel that is good. Alcohol is very well hidden with minimal warming present after the finish. Overall this is a mediocre IPA. Aromas were way too malt forward with weak hops; but the flavors were a bit more balanced and crisp. I had no problem finishing off the glass.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Jan 2014
at 19:14
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(bottle) hazy orange amber colour with a small tan head; aromas of fruit, honey; refreshing balanced flavour with a long medium bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Dec 2013
at 16:34
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft. From notes. Citrus and pine with some floral notes. Great, I would gladly drink this again.
Tried
from Draft
on 11 Oct 2013
at 19:46
7/10
Tried
on 11 Aug 2013
at 13:52
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Copper with a white head. Aroma is sweet malts, caramel, light fruit. Medium body. Flavor is mostly caramel malt upfront with medium hoppiness in the back. Ok.
Tried
on 10 Dec 2012
at 18:59
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
clear dark yellow, small white head. flowery aroma, sweet malty, bitter hoppy , strong hoppy aroma.flavor is malty, hoppy bitter hoppy, dipa like, but mild.
Tried
on 19 Jun 2012
at 18:20
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
4oz pour at Churchkey is a bright orange with some creamy, white head. Nose is nice, malty, orange, crackers, yeast. Flavor is sweet, cracker, biscuit, orange, malt, light lemon. Medium bodied, dry, malty finish.
Tried
on 19 Jun 2012
at 16:38
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft. Deep clear golden color, medium off white head, solid lacing. Aroma of subtle floral citrus and pine. Taste is bitter straw and subtle fruit.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Jun 2012
at 13:41