82 | Breakfast Stout | ![]() |
88 | Xingu Black Beer | ![]() |
76 | Rye on Rye (2015) | ![]() |
86 | English Barleywine | ![]() |
88 | Endothermic (Buffalo Trace) | ![]() |
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Style Information |
The American India Pale Ale (IPA) style has an extremely notable hop presence in both aroma and taste. The hop character is always front and center and notable as a floral or citrus character that is quite strong. The color should be light gold to copper and the the feel should be medium with moderate carbonation. The malt character of the style is generally subordinated to the hops. ABV is usually in the range of 5% to 8% and IBUs range from 50 to 70 or higher. |
Glassware | Description |   |
Pint Glass | Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints. The shaker ... [more] |
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Snifter | Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more] | ![]() |
Tulip | A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more] |
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Wine Glass | Wine glasses come in many shapes that are styled specifically to certain varietals of wine. The shape of the glass is very important, as it concentrates flavors and aroma. Wine glasses can be div... [more] | ![]() |
Beer | Consumed | |
1. | Furious by Surly Brewing Company | 1565 |
2. | Celebration Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | 1479 |
3. | Overrated West Coast Style IPA by Surly Brewing Company | 795 |
4. | Two Hearted Ale by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Cafe | 670 |
5. | Flower Power India Pale Ale by Ithaca Beer Company | 536 |
6. | Lagunitas Sucks by Lagunitas Brewing Company | 371 |
7. | Ruthless Rye IPA by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | 339 |
8. | Axe Man by Surly Brewing Company | 321 |
9. | All Day IPA by Founders Brewing Company | 306 |
10. | Torpedo by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | 271 |