Burly Belgo India Pale Ale
North Peak Brewing Company

Burly Belgo India Pale AleBurly Belgo India Pale Ale
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From:
North Peak Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 8.73%
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
94
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 26, 2018
Added:
Feb 15, 2011
Wants:
  21
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by ssimpson89:
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Reviewed by ssimpson89 from Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Golden amber with orange hue, clean and clear. Pleasant aroma, can smell the Belgian influence, subtle, not overpowering.

Subtle flavors that work, but understated. Some bitterness, but it's not an in your face IPA.

Liighter bodied, smooth mouthfeel, decent carbonation, with a good bite in the finish. After taste lingers for awhile.

This is a really solid beer, but stops just short of making me go "wow".
Jul 03, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.84 by Cocomojoe81 from Michigan

Oct 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Feb 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by Dewsby from Kentucky

Feb 02, 2017
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Reviewed by donspublic from Texas

3.99/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from tap into shaker, no head to speak of, minimal lacing. Light golden amber in the glass. Smells citrus, fruity and some muted Belgian esters hanging around. Taste is initially fruity, with a follow-up of citrus, ends with a bitterness that curtails the underlying sweetness. Solid mouthfeel, a little alcohol on the tail end. Would buy this again if I can find it in bottles.
Sep 22, 2016
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Reviewed by nausicaa-taos from Illinois

4.59/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Very heavy for an IPA from Michigan. Threw me off the first time I had it but now have very specific cravings for the weight. Couldn't have a six pack of the stuff, but that's not really what this one'should going for.
Sep 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Jack74 from Michigan

Jul 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by DanCataline from Michigan

Jul 01, 2016
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.56/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
i had way higher hopes for this one, after the favorable reviews and all. its pretty simple and underwhelming, and it smells and tastes like it was fermented way too warm, the belgian yeast strain has been somehow compromised, encouraged by temperature to get carried away with the sharp esters and gummy bear notes, really takes over the rest of the beer, especially the hops. some candy sweetness from the yeast too, taffy or something fake fruity. the hops have some fruitiness too, citrus mostly, but its largely lost to the belgian element here. i like the smoother body to it, the perky carbonation, and the drier finish, but the proportions arent right in this one, and as refreshing and still easy drinking as it is, the flavors just arent all there, it doesnt taste anything like an ipa. i am surprised to see others rate this one so highly, i thought it was just okay and actually a little flawed with the runaway belgian yeast in here. i have liked other beers from these guys better than this one for sure.
Jun 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Harrison8 from Missouri

4.04/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a frosty, cloudy yellow-orange with a thin white head. Head retention is moderate, but with good lacing at the start of the glass. Belgian spice, and floral, and pine hop aromas. Nice and subdued aroma. The flavor profile is great, with notes of Belgian spice, citrus, bread malts, and floral and pine hops. It isn't overpowering, over complex, or over bitter, instead it strikes a nice balance between easy sipping, and bitter. Mouth feel is smooth, and easy going, with a medium consistency. Overall, it's a great brew. It has a little bit of complexity, but is otherwise a straight forward brew that uses simple malt and hop notes to get the job done.

Served in a 12oz snifter.
Jun 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by NateDyk47 from Michigan

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by MaxPowers from Michigan

Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by AJmon13 from Ohio

Feb 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by DbbC from Illinois

Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by blinding from Michigan

Aug 13, 2015
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

4.17/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz stubby bottle.

Cloudy lighter amber, dull golden perhaps. Frothy and long lasting lite khaki head. Leaves a thick collar and nice looking scattered and fine lacing

Peppery spice, and fresh tropical fruits on the nose.

Bursting with more pepper, yeasty phenols, coriander, melon, mango...more and more...complex, fresh and thoroughly delicious
Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by stadmo1 from Michigan

Aug 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by gjl75 from Michigan

Jul 23, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.6/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
L: hazy amber, 2” fluffy foam collar, delicate lace S: Spicy citrus, yeast, light malt.
T: Some biscuit from the malt way in the background but mostly light fruit and hops.
F: Belgian foam and carbonation – medium high carbonation, fine delicate bubbles, medium to full body
O: A nice marriage of American hops and Belgian yeast.
Jul 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by aratcliffe from Kansas

Jun 12, 2015
Burly Belgo India Pale Ale from North Peak Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 94 ratings