IPA (India Pale Ale)
Wachusett Brewing Company

IPA (India Pale Ale)IPA (India Pale Ale)
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From:
Wachusett Brewing Company
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.66 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
148
Ratings:
291
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 04, 2018
Added:
Jul 07, 2000
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  46
With an awesome floral nose, & fresh hop flavor, “The Purple” is one of the most sessionable IPA’s out there. Beer Advocate calls it, “A damn solid IPA”.
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Ratings by sloejams:
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Reviewed by sloejams from Oregon

4.15/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
on-tap at Wachusett Brewery

This is the first of their beers that I've ever tried. It pours an nice, amber color with a cumulo nimbus looking froth. It has a nice hop bouquet - one that seemed intense when I lived back in Boston, but now in the land of the West Coast hop monsters seemed subtle. The finish is dry and refreshing.

This is Wachusett's finest.
Aug 10, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.6 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 04, 2018
 
Rated: 2.48 by lemonox from Massachusetts

May 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by dextr24 from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by Choppin-Banana from New Hampshire

Dec 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by trxxpaxxs from New York

Jun 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by jlmontague from Connecticut

May 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by neil2me from Connecticut

Mar 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.32 by jeffreyhill021 from Massachusetts

Mar 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by JorgesThemeSwimming from Massachusetts

Jun 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.24 by braican from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.44 by Bissel328 from Massachusetts

Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by chuckgietzen from Michigan

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Furley80 from Pennsylvania

Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ardeer from New York

Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by seakayak from Massachusetts

Oct 03, 2015
 
Rated: 2.63 by vladbeznos

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by freshcarl from Connecticut

Aug 30, 2015
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.02/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
12oz bottle poured into can glass. The brew appears a pale copper color with soapy white cap that fades fast.

The aroma is muted but some citrus like oranges is present. Not much else but maybe a hint of grass too.

The taste is citrusy and zesty with a bit of orange rind and herbal notes. No much of a grain backing or alcohol to be noted.

This is light bodied and moderately carbonated. Overall has a bit of a watery feel to it. I dont think id opt to having this again unless it was a new recipe or uber fresh release.
Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mattycasey from Massachusetts

Aug 10, 2015
IPA (India Pale Ale) from Wachusett Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 291 ratings