IPA
Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - West Coast Regular|
Score
7.05
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This mammoth IPA is defined by generous quantities of juicy American hops. The extensive dry hopping process contributes to its bright and flavorful character. This beer is unfiltered to leave all the natural flavors intact and bottle conditioned to stay super fresh.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Hazy copper colour with strong orange highlights. Thick dense off-white head. Aroma of very strong citrus and floral hoppy notes. Medium-bodied; Hoppy taste actually fading quite quickly to reveal some peach taste. Fairly short-lasting, and actually less hoppy than I had imagined. Overall, a good IPA, but not one of my favourites. I got this twelve ounce bottle at Green's in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Nov 2003
at 22:59
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks to brewbandit for this one. This has a floral hop aroma, a dirty-blonde body and a nice lacing. The flavor isn't as hoppy as I would like, but there is a nice malt backbone, a mild sweetness, and a slighty, woody character to it. Dry, citrus finish. This is quite enjoyable.
Tried
on 26 Feb 2003
at 17:46
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks to T.A.R. for this solid IPA. I think it is every bit as good as Fuller's and Stone's version, but not on the scale of Buckeye '76 or Ruination. Light and hazy amber color with a medium bone white head. Resonant hops aroma with some citrus. Flavor is nicely sharp and crisp, consisting of floral hops, pine and citrus. Finish is rather dry with a nice bite. Not as intense as the great IPAs out there but it is good enough.
Tried
on 19 Feb 2003
at 21:34
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Great malt, grapefruit hop nose.Gold color with chunks, thin white head.Plenty of hops but still quite mellow.
Tried
on 22 Dec 2002
at 20:11
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Orangey-copper; aroma is orangey, sprucey...I hesitate to say this because some people will definitely cringe but it’s late and I’m feeling poetic so bugger it - like the forest in autumn after a good rain. The palate is a big, rich hop kick, with lean and mean hoppiness. By having hops that bring great flavour and bitterness without tanginess or resiny notes, you allow the pale malts to shine as well in their supporting role. Nobody is overcompensating with crystal malt here. Minty, biscuity middle and long, bitter finish. Damn fine balance. Constructed in the Bhagwan’s/Big Daddy mold, which seems to be my favourite for IPAs.
Tried
on 24 Oct 2002
at 20:40