Dry Dock USS Enterprise Strong Pale
Dry Dock Brewing Co.

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From:
Dry Dock Brewing Co.
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 12.56%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
38
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 22, 2014
Added:
Jan 15, 2007
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by hopfacebrew:
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Reviewed by hopfacebrew from Colorado

4.42/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Reposting review from hacked account (jmkratt) :(

Picked up a growler of USS Enterprise IPA, which I believe to be this beer based on previous reviews though it was clearly displayed as IPA not Strong Pale but perhaps the name has changed over the years? Anyhow...

A - Poured from growler to pint glass. The beer pours a deep orange color with a nice 1/5 finger white bubbly foamy head. Good retention and lacing. Looks good.

S - A terrific hoppy character with a lot of fruit tones. Not as much citrus as I would have expected but more of a sweet apple type aroma. Not much in terms of earthy tones.

T - Starts right where the aroma left off wherein the fruity hop character is immediately present and the sweet malt base builds. Medium bitterness. Hides the alcohol well and well balanced for an IPA though clearly hop forward.

M - Good carbonation for the style with medium bodied.

O - A good IPA. Extremely drinkable. I would happily purchase this beer again.

Serving type: growler

Reviewed on: 07-19-2011 13:52:42
Jan 05, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by StoutFox from Ohio

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Moose90 from Washington

Nov 16, 2014
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Reviewed by rubbernubbybeerhead from Texas

4/5  rDev +2.6%
Killer malt and hops up front, not bitter or biting. Slight notice of the ABV in the middle but excellent flavor and smooth. Finishes full, delicious IPA but not over carbonated or bitter. TWO THUMBS UP
Sep 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kevin_Young from Illinois

Aug 26, 2014
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Reviewed by DenverHopHead from Colorado

3.48/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Dry Dock; poured into a pint glass.
Appearance - a light amber, moderate carbonation and a thin to medium off-white head. Lacing is strong.
Smell - very faint nose, not a lot happening; leads me to believe this will be a fairly balanced IPA with a larger malt presence.
Taste - what I expected after the nose. Tasty, but nothing stands out.
Feel - finishes with some hop bitterness, which saves this from feeling more like a pale.
Overall - just not sure I'm a fan of Dry Dock; I can see the appeal, but a bit overrated.
Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Cynic-ale from Texas

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kramerbarthomer from Colorado

Feb 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by LehighAce06 from Pennsylvania

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by michjason from Colorado

Jan 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by durlta from Iowa

Oct 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Dmart1223 from Georgia

Oct 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by blindpiggie from Colorado

Sep 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WoodBrew from Ohio

Aug 18, 2013
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Reviewed by Beaver13 from Colorado

2.35/5  rDev -39.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 2
22 oz bottle. Pours reddish orange with a medium creamy white head that retains well and leaves some lacing.

The aroma is sweet biscuity malt with some grassy hops.

The flavor is subdued - watery malts with a decent sized grassy bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation.

Overall, very subdued for an IPA.
Aug 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Jul 28, 2013
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.36/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Dry Dock "USS Enterprise IPA" according to Dry Dock's beer menu in their taproom as of yesterday night 07/07/2013. Reviewed live. Expectations are high; Dry Dock makes some damn fine beers.

Served cold, straight from the fridge. Grumbler acquired yesterday. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

A: Pours a one finger beige/light khaki colour head of decent thickness, light creaminess, and subpar (~1 minute) retention.

Body colour is a somewhat vibrant clear translucent copper. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Generally appealing for the style, but not unique or special.

Sm: Oily hops, floral hop character, and caramalt. Clean pale malts. Oily hop character is dominant. No yeast or alcohol is detectable. Some light fruity hop character: mango, citrus, maybe tangerine. An aroma of mild to moderate strength. Pleasant and seemingly balanced, with no overt naked hop bitterness.

T: Caramalt, clean pale malts. Floral hop character. Some caramalt. A bit too sweet. Some lightly juicy mango and tangerine fruit esters. Not real resinous or phenolic per se. Decently balanced and built. I like it, but the depth and intensity of flavour aren't great. Nectary.

Mf: Lightly oily. Smooth and wet. A bit of a biting character, but the carbonation isn't too high - just a biteen overdone. Nice presence on the palate, though it is a bit diminished by the growler serving type. Suits the flavour profile generally well. It'd be better juicier.

Dr: Drinkable and enjoyable, but far from great. It's a solid IPA overall from Dry Dock, and I'd probably get it again. But it's not exemplary.

B-
Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by MeisterMayhem from Colorado

Mar 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by AlaskanYoung from Arkansas

Feb 13, 2013
Dry Dock USS Enterprise Strong Pale from Dry Dock Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 38 ratings