The Problem Solver
Benford Brewing Co.

The Problem SolverThe Problem Solver
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From:
Benford Brewing Co.
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
11.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 14.81%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
60
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 21, 2020
Added:
May 29, 2015
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  18
Collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing
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Rated: 4 by clemtig76 from South Carolina

Oct 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.99 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Aug 03, 2020
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Reviewed by OKAFIVE from South Carolina

4.18/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The look is perfect, clear mahogany with creamy thick head and long lasting lacing. The look is perfect ! I get this at the brewery and all the beers are fantastic . Always something new or barrel aged old favorites .
This Brewery does not disappoint.
Oct 25, 2019
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.8/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
I'm trying a can of this at my bestie's house in NC. It poured a clear amber with white head that is leaving a spotty lace. The scent had sweet malt with dark fruit notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with pine resin presence. The mouthfeel was fuller in body with subtle carbonation. Overall its a good beer.
May 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by VaporDome from New York

Feb 24, 2019
 
Rated: 5 by Kwright from North Carolina

Jan 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.64 by Wrigfen from South Carolina

Jan 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Nov 18, 2018
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Reviewed by MittenBreezeMD from Tennessee

3.63/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
I was very excited to try this, but was quickly suprised at the style. This definitly had hops, but I feel this was not brewed in a IPA fashion, therefore you will be very disappointed if you are expecting a real IIPA. This felt and tasted more like a belgian triple or an abbey. This clearly had a very high hop bill but not the malty bitterness expected from an IPA. Definitly drinkable and enjoyable after the initial disappointment.
Sep 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by beth_f from Tennessee

Apr 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Jcarriglio from Florida

Mar 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by greencovesteve from North Carolina

Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by buckyp from South Carolina

Jun 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by qcbrewer from North Carolina

Mar 05, 2017
 
Rated: 2.09 by TheRougeBastard from North Carolina

Feb 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by rallyr32 from New York

Jan 30, 2017
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Reviewed by Newport_beerguy from Rhode Island

3.24/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Eh, this is way off for style. I was expecting closer to Molotov Cocktail with the Evil Twin collab or at least an IPA style. This is just an ABV bomb with no hop/flavor benefits going for it. If the apricot nose made itself known on the palate that would be a start.
Aug 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.18 by elkinbrown from Tennessee

Aug 15, 2016
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Reviewed by AndrewK76 from Maryland

4.99/5  rDev +29.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I like high ABV beers and thought this one was great. I agree that it's not very hoppy but it made me very happy!

I wish those who gave this beer a lower score would write a review bc it's probably a beer snob's perspective like "it's classified incorrectly". I disagree with that, the beer is a little bit of a tweener but could easily be considered a IIPA.
Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by Drewvel from South Carolina

Jun 29, 2016
The Problem Solver from Benford Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 60 ratings