Massive IPA
Great South Bay Brewery

Massive IPAMassive IPA
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From:
Great South Bay Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,133
ABV:
7%
Score:
84
Ranked #23,261
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 9.21%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
175
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 20, 2023
Added:
Sep 12, 2010
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  33
This whale of a brew begins with a huge grain bill, consisting of American 2-Row malted barley. Plenty of the finest American-grown hops are then introduced at every stage of the brewing process. Massive additions of hops in the boil kettle produce a smooth yet assertive finish. In a technique called hop-backing, the boiling wort is pumped over more fresh hops on its way to the fermenter - this lends huge hop flavor. Finally, the addition of whole cone hops into the conditioning tank imparts a hops-bursting-out-of-the-glass aroma, rounding out a complete hop sensory experience!
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Ratings by mrchrisray:
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Rated by mrchrisray from Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

Jan 05, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.85 by Dcwbba from Pennsylvania

Aug 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dizzy242 from Massachusetts

Mar 23, 2023
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

3.89/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Large white head along with good lacing over a hazy amber/gold body. Resinous aroma mixing with a bit of tropical fruit and citrus. Expected more of a bitter edge after reading the commercial description of all the hops used. Still a pleasant tasting offering, though, with a solid malt backbone. Mouthfeel is well rounded, medium bodied and decently carbonated.
Sep 08, 2022
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Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from the can into a Spiegelau IPA glass.

Pale and slightly hazed light amber, with even touches of lemon straw color. Some hint of clarity, mostly cause of the light color. Head is big bright and bleach white. Simply and easily hitting four fingers of bubbly soapy white bright foam, but light retention and big soapy bubbled cling to match.

Aroma has a touch of whispy pine and somewhat floral perfume. Light but sticky sensing caramel to match and some spicy tones on the malt it seems as well making for quite a different angle.

Palate gives a neat profile. Light hinting fruit, somewhere between melon and orange, with a real spicy finish. Hinting more of a malt presence than explosive hop, mild caramel but with spicy herbs of hop on the finish. Some of the soft florals seem to catch on but get overpowered by a nice spicy hop tone.

Somewhat complex in the hop department, but nothing exotic or highly memorable. However, as an IPA it is without fault and gets the job done. Just a solid brew.
Aug 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by eluvah from New York

Jun 17, 2022
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Reviewed by DavetotheB from Pennsylvania

3.64/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
On tap. 16oz pour.
Amber color, very little head. No lacing.
Not much on the nose. Hint of citrus, maybe.
Juicy at first. Bitterness opens up after warming-mainly pine and resin.
Low carbonation. Mild aftertaste.
It's ok-ish. Would like to try at the source.
Aug 19, 2021
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Reviewed by vinicole from England

3.96/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Can. 7.0% ABV. Cloudy gold. Frothy white head.
Rich fruity and floral aroma. Tangerine, peach and pineapple.
Sweet at the front with a balanced resin astringency to finish. Mixed citrus present with some very light signs of biscuit malt.
Moderate body and carbonation.
A pleasant AIPA.
Sep 18, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by warpedrevolution from Illinois

Sep 05, 2020
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Reviewed by Gajo74 from New York

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear yellow golden color. A large frothy head retains well.

Nice aromas of juicy fruit with an emphasis on citrus. Notes of grapefruit, orange juice and lemon, with a hint of peach and tropical fruit. Classic IPA herbal aromas evoke grass, pine and bitterness.

Juicy citrus flavors, pithy and bright, are balanced with herbal spices and a solid West Coast IPA bitterness. Notes of grapefruit rind, orange pith, pine resin and grassy spices. The malt base is crisp and cracker like with a moderate sweetness. Yet it’s the bitterness that stands out, especially in the dry and resiny finish. Medium bodied, crisp and lively carbonated.

This was a nice West Coast style IPA that hit all the hallmarks of the style. My 2nd WC IPA in as many reviews. Are they making a comeback?
Aug 27, 2020
 
Rated: 3.68 by Hephaestos from New York

Dec 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by Edy-Cantarero from New York

Oct 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.59 by Ice_Cream_And_IPAs from New York

Sep 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania

Jun 27, 2019
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Reviewed by Loosecannon from New York

3.28/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Got this in a growler from a group of friends who know nothing about IPA’s. Nothing special about this beer. Ok to drink if this is the only IPA served. Look and taste is ehhh at best.
Dec 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Dec 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.99 by Agent47M from New York

Sep 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.43 by Dmbphoenix from New York

Aug 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by trocketsauced from New York

Jan 13, 2018
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Reviewed by Blackop555 from Michigan

3.77/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours golden orange. Short, Foamy, white head fades fast. Light lacing.

Smells caramel malts, citrus, toasted malts, pine and floral.

Tastes citrus, lemon, grain, malt, pine and earthy. Quite bitter dry finish with citrus peel linger. Medium body and creamy medium carbonation.
Aug 07, 2017
Massive IPA from Great South Bay Brewery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 175 ratings