Sun Drenched Exploratory Ale
Denver Beer Co.

Sun Drenched Exploratory AleSun Drenched Exploratory Ale
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From:
Denver Beer Co.
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 10.84%
Reviews:
13
Ratings:
44
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 25, 2019
Added:
Nov 27, 2014
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  10
Brewed for Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine, this is our twist on a refreshing American ale. Part IPA, part American wheat, she is a perfect thirst-quenching reward after a long day of adventure. Sun Drenched is a straw-colored ale loaded full of hops with a crisp, dry finish. Dry hopped with generous amounts of Simcoe, Cascade, and Mosaic hops, she is highlighted by a bright floral and citrus aroma. Remember your sunscreen while enjoying this beauty in our sun-drenched state!
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Ratings by spacebear09:
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Rated by spacebear09 from Colorado

3.71/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Jun 04, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.44 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 25, 2019
 
Rated: 2.89 by AllOfTheCats from Wisconsin

Sep 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by jtnord from Colorado

Sep 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.87 by Needmorebeer312 from Washington

Jun 18, 2017
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.85/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I bought a can of this at a Denver Airport kiosk. It poured a clear yellow with white head that is leaving a spotty lace. The scent had hints of lemon citrus. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink. Hints of lemon and clean slight bitter finish. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it was a solid beer.
Jun 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.45 by Timtac from New Jersey

Apr 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by jewellrunner from Missouri

Apr 13, 2017
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Reviewed by Wasatch from Colorado

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. Can

Pours a pretty nice yellow color, nice carbonation, with a pretty nice one-finger off-white head, which leaves some sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, with some citrus. The taste is hoppy, malty, citrusy. Medium body. Overall, a pretty tasty brew.
Apr 03, 2017
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Reviewed by DenverHopHead from Colorado

3.73/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a can with a canned on date of 9/26/16; into a pint glass.
Appearance- very light, straw colored gold, similar to a cider; a touch hazy, with a lot of bubbles building a medium thick, white head. Lacing is
Smell - passion fruit, pineapple and grapefruit; I love a tropical and citrus nose!
Taste - watered down version of what you get from the aroma; this is supposed to teter on IPA or session, but it definitely weighs more on the session IPA side.
Feel - very light, even watered down with enough hop bitterness to help keep this from being lame. Easy drinker for a hot day though.
Overall - love the aroma and the fact this is sessionable, but it lacks substance.
Oct 22, 2016
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Rated by gherfkens from California

4.63/5  rDev +25.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Really nice light refreshing beer with a clean feeling and reasonable ABV. Very drinkable with solid flavor.
Oct 14, 2016
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Reviewed by Beaver13 from Colorado

3.06/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
12 oz can. Pours slightly hazy light yellow with a medium fluffy white head that retains well and leaves some lacing.

The aroma is subdued - some fruity piney hops.

The flavor is crisp malt with some sweet fruity resiny hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with smooth carbonation.

Overall, an OK hoppy wheat.
Oct 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by BigRed10 from Illinois

Oct 08, 2016
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Rated by ControlVolume from Colorado

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
More APA, on par with SNPA, how is denver beer co doing this this year
Sep 23, 2016
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Reviewed by akolb from Colorado

3.69/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aroma: crackers and hops. Taste: a pilsner-like crackeriness with a bit of citrus. Some pineapple and mango. Very dry and biscuity. A refreshingly bitter aftertaste. Light bodied and effervescent. A session IPA that tastes like a pilsner. Highly refreshing if not particularly exciting.
Jul 30, 2016
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.69/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden-yellow color with little to no head. It smelled fruity with notes of orange. Sweet caramel and malt taste up front and a light citrus kick.
Jul 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by Gerred from Missouri

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by brauseboof from South Carolina

Jul 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by kjkinsey from Texas

May 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.21 by COR8RFAN from Colorado

May 12, 2016
Sun Drenched Exploratory Ale from Denver Beer Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 44 ratings