7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Reviewed from notes.
The appearance has a dark red/brown colored body and leaves a three finger white foamy head that must last at least two and a half minutes. The body is too dark for any carbonation to be seen rising. There is some nice minimal spider web lacing here and there.
The smell has some rye up front with a fair amount of malts combined evenly with the hops.
The taste is basically the same leaving a slight dry aftertaste.
The palate has a light to medium body and leaves a great feel on my tongue (nothing harsh, just right).
Overall, this is another great beer by Baxter that I would definitely have again.
The appearance has a dark red/brown colored body and leaves a three finger white foamy head that must last at least two and a half minutes. The body is too dark for any carbonation to be seen rising. There is some nice minimal spider web lacing here and there.
The smell has some rye up front with a fair amount of malts combined evenly with the hops.
The taste is basically the same leaving a slight dry aftertaste.
The palate has a light to medium body and leaves a great feel on my tongue (nothing harsh, just right).
Overall, this is another great beer by Baxter that I would definitely have again.
Tried
on 21 Mar 2014
at 23:51
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Reviewed from notes.
The appearance is slightly hazy amber/orange body with a slowly rising carbonation that is seen. There is a small white one centimeter head forms and lasts for about a minute. The lacing is foamy, spotty and ringy.
The smell is balanced with hops, grapefruit, pine and malts
The taste has a sweet malty character up front with a decent bitterness through the hops, grapefruit and pine in the background, slight caramel malt is tasted in the background as well.
The palate it sits about a light to medium, comes across fairly sessionable with some harshness surrounding the mouth and tongue, no aftertaste, harsh finish.
Overall, I like this for an AIPA, I’d come back to this.
The appearance is slightly hazy amber/orange body with a slowly rising carbonation that is seen. There is a small white one centimeter head forms and lasts for about a minute. The lacing is foamy, spotty and ringy.
The smell is balanced with hops, grapefruit, pine and malts
The taste has a sweet malty character up front with a decent bitterness through the hops, grapefruit and pine in the background, slight caramel malt is tasted in the background as well.
The palate it sits about a light to medium, comes across fairly sessionable with some harshness surrounding the mouth and tongue, no aftertaste, harsh finish.
Overall, I like this for an AIPA, I’d come back to this.
Tried
on 18 Mar 2014
at 15:49
4.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Draught at Deep Ellum, 2/21 and 2/22/14
At first I thought they gave me the wrong beer. An odd, rusty amber color with a small white head. Moderately hazy...
Not much in the nose, some light biscuity grains, bitter, mineral-like, almost metallic hoppiness.
The flavor was a strange mix of brown bread-like maltiness, bitter, straw/grassy hops and lots and lots of buttercream and earthy/dirty yeastiness.
My first thought was that this was not poured through the tap well enough, but I saw about 5 other people drinking the beer and it was late on Friday night so that was hard to believe. Next thought was that it was a freshly delivered, shaken up keg (still wouldnt explain the rampant diacetyl). Anyways, I wasn’t going to rate it, until, the next day, the bartender (coincidentally, my ex-girlfriend) gave me a free pint of it. While the haziness has mostly subsided, the dark brown highlights had not, nor had the diacetyl. Not sure what was going on but not good. Will try it again some time, however.
At first I thought they gave me the wrong beer. An odd, rusty amber color with a small white head. Moderately hazy...
Not much in the nose, some light biscuity grains, bitter, mineral-like, almost metallic hoppiness.
The flavor was a strange mix of brown bread-like maltiness, bitter, straw/grassy hops and lots and lots of buttercream and earthy/dirty yeastiness.
My first thought was that this was not poured through the tap well enough, but I saw about 5 other people drinking the beer and it was late on Friday night so that was hard to believe. Next thought was that it was a freshly delivered, shaken up keg (still wouldnt explain the rampant diacetyl). Anyways, I wasn’t going to rate it, until, the next day, the bartender (coincidentally, my ex-girlfriend) gave me a free pint of it. While the haziness has mostly subsided, the dark brown highlights had not, nor had the diacetyl. Not sure what was going on but not good. Will try it again some time, however.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Feb 2014
at 13:23
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Fresh can, Winter 2012-2013
Plentiful dark beige head tops this magenta-tinged ebony beer. Not opaque. Medium retention.
Lots of berry character; plums, blackberries, even a tart cherry like note. This gives way to light vanilla and dry roastiness, with only an afterthought of sweetness from the malts. Alcohol is well-concealed. Medium strength overall.
Not nearly as fruity in the mouth as expected, rather standard chocolate-like sweetness emanates from the malts, with the roast building up on the end, providing liquorice, prunes and light berry notes. As it warms, more sweetness emerges, making it more malt-forward. Carbonation is moderate, providing a good drinkability. Very impressed how well reserved the vanilla and cocoa nibs are. They barely play much of a role at all (the vanilla being slightly more noticeable).
Plentiful dark beige head tops this magenta-tinged ebony beer. Not opaque. Medium retention.
Lots of berry character; plums, blackberries, even a tart cherry like note. This gives way to light vanilla and dry roastiness, with only an afterthought of sweetness from the malts. Alcohol is well-concealed. Medium strength overall.
Not nearly as fruity in the mouth as expected, rather standard chocolate-like sweetness emanates from the malts, with the roast building up on the end, providing liquorice, prunes and light berry notes. As it warms, more sweetness emerges, making it more malt-forward. Carbonation is moderate, providing a good drinkability. Very impressed how well reserved the vanilla and cocoa nibs are. They barely play much of a role at all (the vanilla being slightly more noticeable).
Tried
from Can
on 21 Feb 2014
at 13:32
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Fresh Summer 2011 cans
Darker than a "West Coast" IPA usually is, with deeper orange and ambers. Clear, with a fair amount of white head that shows moderate retention.
Bitter, acidic hops in the nose are immediately joined by bready, earthy, dry malts. The hop pungency is mainly citric, with a touch of pine on the end, especially with warming, where I also get a touch of alcohol. Medium strength of aroma, quite hoppy, but more acidic than aromatic.
Hard crystal malt and acidic, citric hops wash over the palate, with a strong carbonation that does its best to fight the high acidity and maltiness. Citrus and pine and very straightforward, while there is probably more malt depth than hop. Sweet, candied orange is produced from the malt and citric hoppiness, while some dry, earthy flavors linger on the finish, along with a fair amount of pine sap and heavy acid bite. Way too heavy-handed for my tastes, lacking any finesse or subtlety. Seems much more in the vein of the old "East Coast" IPAs.
Darker than a "West Coast" IPA usually is, with deeper orange and ambers. Clear, with a fair amount of white head that shows moderate retention.
Bitter, acidic hops in the nose are immediately joined by bready, earthy, dry malts. The hop pungency is mainly citric, with a touch of pine on the end, especially with warming, where I also get a touch of alcohol. Medium strength of aroma, quite hoppy, but more acidic than aromatic.
Hard crystal malt and acidic, citric hops wash over the palate, with a strong carbonation that does its best to fight the high acidity and maltiness. Citrus and pine and very straightforward, while there is probably more malt depth than hop. Sweet, candied orange is produced from the malt and citric hoppiness, while some dry, earthy flavors linger on the finish, along with a fair amount of pine sap and heavy acid bite. Way too heavy-handed for my tastes, lacking any finesse or subtlety. Seems much more in the vein of the old "East Coast" IPAs.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Feb 2014
at 13:22
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
2014 can, drunk 2/6/14
Moderate off-white head tops a cloudy light-amber tinted golden body. Head recedes quickly to cover leaving quite a bit of lace. Would expect better retention from all the wheat, but anyways.
Lots of plastic phenols in the nose, that and lots of doughiness. Not sure what’s going on here but it’s pretty far removed from the cleanliness and pure banana-clove of the classic german hefes. While there certainly are some esters to be had, they are pushed aside by a somewhat resinous/floral hoppiness that dosent seem to go anywhere. Medium strength of aroma, maybe a touch of alcohol.
Hoppiness is pretty raw in the mouth, just bitter pine and orange peel-like notes that are carried quickly to the finish, via the slick, almost creamy texture and engaging carbonation. If you look at this as some sort of strong wheat IPA, I guess it comes across better, but I just can’t get past the doughy yeast dullness, nearly astringent, overly-bitter hop profile and slight alcohol sharpness on the finish. The malt is done well, on the plus side, being well attenuated and leaving notes of warm, sweet white bread and touches of caramel. Throw some sapphire or just plain old hallertauer in here and I’m sold.
Moderate off-white head tops a cloudy light-amber tinted golden body. Head recedes quickly to cover leaving quite a bit of lace. Would expect better retention from all the wheat, but anyways.
Lots of plastic phenols in the nose, that and lots of doughiness. Not sure what’s going on here but it’s pretty far removed from the cleanliness and pure banana-clove of the classic german hefes. While there certainly are some esters to be had, they are pushed aside by a somewhat resinous/floral hoppiness that dosent seem to go anywhere. Medium strength of aroma, maybe a touch of alcohol.
Hoppiness is pretty raw in the mouth, just bitter pine and orange peel-like notes that are carried quickly to the finish, via the slick, almost creamy texture and engaging carbonation. If you look at this as some sort of strong wheat IPA, I guess it comes across better, but I just can’t get past the doughy yeast dullness, nearly astringent, overly-bitter hop profile and slight alcohol sharpness on the finish. The malt is done well, on the plus side, being well attenuated and leaving notes of warm, sweet white bread and touches of caramel. Throw some sapphire or just plain old hallertauer in here and I’m sold.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Feb 2014
at 19:25
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can. Pours pretty black with a medium creamy brown head that sticks around and laces well. Aroma is chocolate roast. Flavor is much the same with a bit of coffee, some ashtray, and the faintest touch of vanilla. Light sweet, light bitter. Medium body, creamy. Far finish has lingering bitterness and cigarettes. Pretty decent.
Tried
from Can
on 17 Jan 2014
at 10:21
6.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Canned on 08/19 - thanks JBPortland! Pours hazy butterscotch amber with a medium creamy beige head and nice lacing. Aroma is pretty standard pine and caramel. Flavor is about the same, medium sweet and light bitter. Medium body, creamy mouthfeel. Not too bad despite having a bit of age on it.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Nov 2013
at 09:53
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tap @Bukowski, Boston
Amber-orange color, good creamy off-white head. Piney-hoppy aroma. Medium-bodied. Fruity, slightly herbal, piney flavor. Ok average IPA.
Amber-orange color, good creamy off-white head. Piney-hoppy aroma. Medium-bodied. Fruity, slightly herbal, piney flavor. Ok average IPA.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Nov 2013
at 08:17
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Gravicask, at the American Bar, GBBF 2013, day 3. Orange coloured body, slightly hazy. Citrus hoppy nose. Fine blended flavours of fruity hops, sappy berries and caramel malts followed by a rather solid bitter ending. Well-made IPA, likable (London Olympia 15. 08.2013)
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Oct 2013
at 01:02