El Dorado (IPA Is Dead)
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El Dorado (IPA Is Dead)El Dorado (IPA Is Dead)
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From:
BrewDog
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 10.03%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 04, 2014
Added:
May 14, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by flyingpig:
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

3.54/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
330ml Bottle:
Hazy amber & a thumb sized, bubbly white head with some lacing on the sides and not bad retention with the head eventually settling as a thick, bubbly lacing.

Tropical fruits, some pine and orange notes with some fresh, fruity hops and some citrus. I could detect some sweeter, more malty hops coming through towards the end and it is rounded off with a slightly bitter aroma.

Tropical fruits and some pine hops. There is the odd caramel malt coming through as well. I could taste some orange and some fresh juices.

Smooth & with medium bitterness, soft carbonation and a pine like feel. Not a bad mouthfeel to this one and a nice, bittersweet finish.

Definitely the best of the three IPA is Dead beers thus far, this one actually tastes not bad with some nice tropical fruits and a pleasant, refreshing taste. Still not a classic beer but at least this one sets up the last in the series quite well.
Jul 11, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Daniellehto from Sweden

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by SVD from Netherlands

Oct 22, 2014
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Reviewed by Thehuntmaster from South Africa

3.55/5  rDev -1.1%
330ml bottle 6,7% Abv.
Served chilled in a wine glass
Reviewed from notes

Appearance: El Dorado pours somewhat darker than the other beers in the series - appearing a lightly clouded dark orange in the glass. A rough pour yields a massive white head that lasts well and leaves great looking lacing. 4.25

Smell: As with the other beers in the series, this one definitely suffers from age and is not really showcasing much of this new hop at this point. Notes include: A grainy character, orange juice, orange peel, grassiness and an interesting lime note. 3.5

Taste: OLD!!! Of the 75 IBUs that are claimed, I would be surprised if there are 15 left as only a very mild bitterness is present. The flavour is grainy with some caramel/honey maltiness and a little citrus and grassy hop. 3.25

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, with a nice oiliness and a medium level of smooth carbonation. 4.5

Overall: I think this may have been a nice beer at one point, but the ridiculous year long shelf life has reduced it from an IPA to a standard pale ale. 3.25
Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by edugasmtl from Canada (QC)

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Beervana from Canada (BC)

Apr 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BrazilianAussie from Brazil

Apr 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Goofster from Sweden

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by leitmotif from Romania

Feb 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by BrickOneal from South Carolina

Feb 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JavierGC from Spain

Jan 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by rogerdandy from Canada (AB)

Dec 10, 2013
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Reviewed by CalgaryFMC from Canada (AB)

3.6/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The final foray into my Brew Dog "IPA is Dead" pack and perhaps the one single-hop ale of the four that truly makes sense from a flavor hop showcase perspective, El Dorado pours the standard Brew Dog dark yellow/light orange amber IPA hue with around four fingers of light tan head. Aroma moderately assertive and dominated by fresh citrus juice, citrus peel, nondescript fermented notes, wet hay ... a bit yeasty and funky. Probably the least overtly malty of the four IPA is Dead offerings, this one really does let the hops shine through. There is a toasty, light caramel background but really the predominant flavor here is fresh citrus: Blood and navel oranges, lime, lemon. The hops taste like aromatic fresh juice but there is also a bitter leafy component, a little black tea, and a hard candy flavor like Lifesavers. Minimal pine but I do get a menthol undercurrent like mint or some other fresh herb. Moderately chewy body and finishes smooth with citrus pith, not crazy bitter or astringent. I can only assume that this is an accurate, uncomplicated representation of what this American flavor hop tastes like, so mission accomplished. As a representative of the IPA style, the brew projects a great hoppiness but I'd lift up the malts a bit more. The Maris Otter complexity deserves better.
Nov 20, 2013
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Reviewed by CrazyDavros from Australia

3.71/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Pours amber with a fading head.
Nose shows some peach and floral notes along with sweet clean malt and a little confectionary. Also some biscuity malt. Similar biscuity malt as a flavour with a fair bit of sweetness. Some pear and green tea. Seems to finish a little flat.
Needs more carbonation.
Oct 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4.1 by dcmchew from Romania

Oct 25, 2013
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Reviewed by joemcgrath27 from Canada (AB)

3.45/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
A - fully hazy orange, head quickly fizzled to a thin cover
S - big bubble gum note , leafs and grains
T - buttery with big mineral notes, leafy, grape bubble gum
M - relatively lite, not much on the way of dry or bitter ipa characteristics
O - it's diffetent but nothing special
Oct 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kmat10 from Canada (AB)

Oct 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by brbrocc from New York

Sep 28, 2013
El Dorado (IPA Is Dead) from BrewDog
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 44 ratings