IPA | goodwilltasting

Jan 12 2014

He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.

NAME: He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.
TYPE: Rye Double IPA
ORIGIN: Clifton Park, NY
ABV: 10%
REVIEW: Pours translucent copper color. Smells of pine, fresh cut grass, a little apricot. Nice and bitter up front, a little peppery with kind of a sticky, bittersweet finish, like eating a white grapefruit. A little fuller and stickier mouthfeel than your typical west coast IPA. I really like this beer. Nice, spicy, flavorful IPA for the cold winter months. Been trying a lot of winners recently!

goodwilltasting grade: A-

Also, Go Niners! Seattle we comin’ for you!

Tagged 49ers, beer, Bittersweet Lenny's, Clifton Park, He'Brew, IPA, New York, review, Rye

Jan 11 2014

3 Comments

Beer Reviews, IPA

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

NAME: Ballast Point Sculpin IPA
ORIGIN: San Diego. Discovered by the Germans in 1904.
TYPE: American IPA
ABV: 7.0%
REVIEW: Golden amber color, light foamy head, lemony citrus smell, very smooth, sweet on the tongue with a nice bittersweet finish, crisp, refreshing mouthfeel. Beautiful, well balanced San Diego IPA. One of my favorites. I feel like I need a burrito. Right now. Thanks @mgalyon.

goodwilltasting grade: A

Tagged Anchorman, Ballast Point, beer, beer review, IPA, San Diego, sculpin

Jan 11 2014

Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA

NAME: Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA
ORIGIN: Cleveland, OH
TYPE: American IPA
ABV: 7.5%
REVIEW: Crisp pine notes on the nose, aggressively hoppy with nice grapefruit on the back of the tongue, and very even mouthfeel with moderate carbonation. Super bold, super smooth, super IPA. Thanks @simplystuart

goodwilltasting grade: A! Well done, Cleveland!

Tagged beer, beer review, Fat Head's, Head Hunter, IPA

Jan 10 2014

1 Comment

Beer Reviews, IPA, Seasonal

Anchor Steam Celebration Ale

Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale

NAME: Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale 2013
ORIGIN: Chico, CA
TYPE: American IPA
ABV: 6.8%
REVIEW: Dark amber color, strong thyme and pine smell, nice strong hop bite at first, mellows out to a malty and spicy sweetness with clove and anise notes. Crisp mouthfeel with a smooth finish. This ale is ubiquitous for a reason. Nice warming winter IPA that would go well with any thanksgiving feast.

goodwilltasting grade: B+

Tagged beer, celebration, IPA, review, seasonal, sierra nevada

Sep 09 2013