Backcheck IPA
Smuttynose Brewing Company in Hampton, New Hampshire, United States 🇺🇸
IPA Regular|
Score
6.56
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Born deep in the offensive zone, and best enjoyed in the rink parking lot, we welcome Backcheck IPA to the starting lineup. Backcheck is a crisp and crushable India Pale Ale that you’ll always want waiting for you at the blue line.
Brewed with Crystal, Cascade, and Simcoe hops, our newest seasonal favorite boasts notes of flower, spice, citrus, and pine. Whether you’re king of the pond, a rec league hero, or straight from the show, Backcheck IPA is this year’s number one pick for the post-skate brew.
Vital Stats:
Color: Medium Golden
Malt: 2 Row, Pale Ale, Crystal 45, Carafoam
Hops: Crystal, Cascade, Simcoe
Yeast: Chico
Brewed with Crystal, Cascade, and Simcoe hops, our newest seasonal favorite boasts notes of flower, spice, citrus, and pine. Whether you’re king of the pond, a rec league hero, or straight from the show, Backcheck IPA is this year’s number one pick for the post-skate brew.
Vital Stats:
Color: Medium Golden
Malt: 2 Row, Pale Ale, Crystal 45, Carafoam
Hops: Crystal, Cascade, Simcoe
Yeast: Chico
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cloudy, amber color and a nice white head. Piney nose with aroma of grapefruit-peel, lemon zest. Bitterfruity start, nice balance of fruity and hoppy flavors. Piney finish. Nice.
Tried
on 21 Nov 2022
at 07:49
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can from Craftbeer-shop.com. Light hazy golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and moderate hoppy - marmalade and citrus. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 031122
Tried
from Can
on 03 Nov 2022
at 18:23
6/10
Tried
from Can
on 24 Sep 2022
at 22:20
6/10
12 fl.oz can. A slightly hazy deep golden beer with a white head. Aroma of citrusy hops, some apricot, tangerine. Taste of mild orange fruits, apricot, citrus.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Sep 2022
at 16:09
7/10
Gold pour. Thick foam. Hop nose with hint of grapefruit. Grapefruit flavor with lemongrass and pith notes. Lemongrass palate.
Tried
on 29 Jun 2021
at 23:35
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Lemongrass, dandelion bouquet. Clear amber, medium head. Grass, grain husk Slightly medicinal. Medium body, moderate carbonation.
Tried
on 29 Jun 2021
at 23:27