The Crazy Ivan IPA
Willie the Boatman in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺
IPA Regular|
Score
6.33
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We use lots of malt and lots of hops to create a fine balance between bitterness and aroma, with an ABV of 6%. Like this beer’s namesake, Ivan Smith, there is a lot going on…but when it all comes together, you get a beer that is well balanced and lots of fun.
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6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can. Clear amber with an inch of loose white head. Rather ESBish aroma of breadcrust, berries, marmalade-like citrus. Clean and malty with bread and caramelised notes before bitterness grips with some spices towards the end. An IPA from several fashions ago but tasty enough - I like the lightness of it and the finish.
Tried
from Can
on 30 Nov 2020
at 13:20
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap@ Titus Jones, Marrickville. Red/brown beer with thin white head. Laces well. Nose has bitter melon, grass, touch of smoke. Smooth and bitter in the mouth. Finish is lingering earthy tangerine bitterness balanced by late sweetness. Excellent.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Sep 2016
at 04:35
6/10
Tried
on 17 Apr 2016
at 16:15
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Dark amber and a bit hazy. Aroma has a fair bit if diacetyl...not gonna smell much else. Sweet, no hop, but a buttery, caramelly English character.
Tried
on 28 Nov 2015
at 13:24
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tap at the brewery. Light diacetyl and berries in the aroma. Cloudy Amber, offwhite cream. Medium light body, mellow mouthfeel. Light smoke, minerals, earthy hop notes. Fair.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Oct 2015
at 02:35
6.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Draught on October 16, 2015, at The Australian 11th Annual Beer Festival.Hazy brown color, tan head. Butterscotch, caramel, berries scent. Medium to full mouthfeel, low bitterness. Sweet, caramel taste.
Tried
on 16 Oct 2015
at 19:51