Nelson The Impaler
Iron Fist Brewing Company

Nelson The ImpalerNelson The Impaler
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From:
Iron Fist Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 12.09%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
108
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 10, 2019
Added:
Sep 29, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  20
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Ratings by ste5venla:
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Rated by ste5venla from California

4/5  rDev +9.9%

Dec 30, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by grapeshops from California

Oct 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by eldoctorador from Chile

Mar 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Elicoleman from Colorado

Feb 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by mrcraft from California

Feb 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Dec 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Zach136 from Georgia

Jul 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by dertyd from California

Jul 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by stratusjeans from Washington

May 08, 2017
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Reviewed by SDBeerGere from California

2.43/5  rDev -33.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
Got the bomber at a local supermarket not far from the brewery. Upon opening, there seemed to be too much carbonation. Every sip turned into foam as soon as it left the bottle. Even pouring into a glass didn't help. Taste was lacking in hop flavor, yet plenty of malty sweetness. Almost had the finish of a sour. I've had this before at the brewery and don't remember it this way.
Jan 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.31 by MickeyHops from California

Dec 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Troy-Hawaii from Hawaii

2.25/5  rDev -38.2%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
Bought from Times Fujiokas 12oz bottle $2.49
Hazy golden color
Medium carbonation
Light mouthfeel
Sour taste - No date on bottle so don't know if its old or is supposed to be this way
Overall not a beer I would drink again.
Apr 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.49 by Jeysun23 from California

Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.26 by jheimiller from California

Mar 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.57 by Jj333 from California

Feb 20, 2016
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.31/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a finger and a half of head on a hazy light straw body.
The aroma is faint lemon and grain.
The taste is mild bitter lemon and mild malty sweet.
The texture is crisp and fizzy.
It's fine.
Feb 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by d_kizzle from California

Jan 28, 2016
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Reviewed by lbsoutherlandv

5/5  rDev +37.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Great hop aroma from southern New Zealand Nelson hops. Great grapefruit taste and very session able. Similar in fruit taste to the great sauv blancs / Pinot Gris of the same region. Under 30 IBU makes for a perfect food pairing beverage, especially wth seafood.
Jan 24, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.52/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Yellow CA ipa pour, white head, good clarity. A little citrus in the nose, underwhelmed for a name like Impaler. Nelson's should drop hotter than this.

Taste, nuanced citrus, bitterness and caramel. Low carbonation. Could use less malt, more hops.
Dec 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.43 by Donkster46 from Washington

Nov 15, 2015
Nelson The Impaler from Iron Fist Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 108 ratings