471 Small Batch IPA
Breckenridge Brewery

471 Small Batch IPA471 Small Batch IPA
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From:
Breckenridge Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.2%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 12.24%
Reviews:
816
Ratings:
2,330
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 22, 2020
Added:
Aug 09, 2004
Wants:
  54
Gots:
  368
471 is a small batch, limited edition ale that was created by our Brewmaster to separate the weak from the strong. 471 is a double IPA, that combines Pale, Munich, Caramel-30, Carapils and Torrified Wheat malts, with Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe and Fuggles hops. It has a big sweet mouthfeel, followed by more hoppiness than you've ever had at one time. Enjoy.
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Ratings by CHickman:
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Reviewed by CHickman from New York

3.77/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a cloudy dark orange color with a massive foamy 3 finger light tan head that faded very slowly and left good spotty lacing sticking to the sides and a layer of foam on top.

Smells of grapefruit, citrus hops, orange, piney hops, caramel, light brown sugar, floral hops, tea leaf, fresh cut grass, flowers, sweet malt, light spices like pepper, and some cracker; the alcohol was very well hidden by the hops and was not evident at all. Not as explosive as some hoppy IPA smell, but still a nice aroma.

Tastes like citrus hops up front, with grapefruit, orange peel, lemon zest, coriander, lightly roasted grains, brown sugar, piney hops, herbs, grass, floral hops, caramel, sweet malt, pepper, and some alcohol heat; the hops attack the taste buds and really have a kick, but the malt provides enough balance to make this drinkable and even a tad grainy at the end. This is not a session beer, but it’s tasty and complex with ice oily citrus hops and grains working well together.

Mouthfeel is oily slick and smooth with mild carbonation, a medium body, a chewy feel, and a tart bitter finish that was full of citrus flavor, caramel and sweet malt to make for a pretty drinkable DIPA. Not the greatest DIPA, but still really good and worth a try.
Dec 06, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Jul 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Mar 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.71 by t2thebro from Iowa

Feb 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.67 by Jchilds from Texas

Feb 14, 2019
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Rated by Zenboy99 from Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
One of my all time favorites. Wish I didn’t have to drive to Colorado
To get it
Aug 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Aug 03, 2018
 
Rated: 2.75 by Chilmer from Iowa

May 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.11 by dankabier1 from Colorado

Apr 22, 2018
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Rated by BilleGibbons from Pennsylvania

2.84/5  rDev -27.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Nothing stood out for me. Average ipa with acholoic notes. Was too bitter.
Mar 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.92 by GarbageMan10 from Texas

Feb 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Beerbuddha from Florida

Jan 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4.07 by Mapilot from Colorado

Jan 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Dec 12, 2017
 
Rated: 2.48 by Marluc from Pennsylvania

Nov 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by AmishLightning from Illinois

Oct 23, 2017
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Reviewed by ReeceJ8 from Washington

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Strong initial flowery flavor that dissolves into a mid-tone maltiness that's uncharacteristic for a double IPA. The finish is neutral. A good double IPA overall but confusing in some of its flavors.
Sep 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.38 by Manthon from Pennsylvania

Aug 07, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by travelguy from Ohio

Aug 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Eddieeight from Ohio

Jul 31, 2017
471 Small Batch IPA from Breckenridge Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 2330 ratings