Grape Ape
Smog City Brewing

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From:
Smog City Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #973
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
89
Ranked #10,756
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 7.48%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
67
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 11, 2023
Added:
Sep 21, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  22
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Rated: 3.79 by socon67 from New York

Jun 11, 2023
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Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Like Nina Agdal after a Turkish bath, this one is clean and delectable. Slight grape flavor like Alexander lording over Macedonia. All that is along with quality west coast flavors like Malibu in the fall. Yep!
May 12, 2018
 
Rated: 2.85 by aaronyoung01 from New Mexico

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by Beerbom from California

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by M_chav from New Mexico

Jul 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Drew_V_dt from California

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by spycow from Illinois

Jul 03, 2016
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Reviewed by MonkeyBread from Nevada

4.13/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Combination of IPA and white grapes. Apparently the iterations change the hops and types of grapes each batch. Nice hazy straw look to this beer and a gorgeous bouquet of grape skins, melon, orange and Chardonnay. This is a unique one that works really well.
Jul 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by Honeybourne from Scotland

Jun 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.27 by Its_Dipset_Eyy from California

May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by yung_peli from California

4.09/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap at the brewery...
A: Slightly cloudy pale gold, 2 finger white head, poor retention.
AR: Grape, slight grassy/garlic note, hops.
T: Follows nose, slight lingering bitterness, musty earthiness on the finish.
M: Medium carbonation, medium body.
Enjoyable. Would love to see the grape translate to the taste a little more.
May 25, 2016
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Reviewed by andrewned68 from California

4.01/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
On tap at Bread and Barley in Covina. If you're looking for a good IPA that's not a hop bomb, this is a good choice. It's not overpowered by grape but it is present and is an interesting change to the usual grapefruit/citrus flavor IPAs.
A: poured into an English pub glass a slightly hazy golden color with 1 inch head that dissipates quickly.
N: funky ipa hop smell with a hint of sweet grapes
T: hops up front, sweet citrus, and a grape finish
M: good crisp carbonation cleans the palate and prepares you for the next sip
O: a very drinkable IPA that is an interesting departure from the usual hop-centric west coast IPAs that are so prevalent. Grape flavor could be more pronounced but I imagine it's is tough to brew with grapes.
*No gorilla extract.
Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Marvicsin from California

Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by HippieDave56 from Arizona

Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by crob3888 from California

Nov 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by trevordglenn from California

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sazz9 from Texas

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Nightrain87 from California

Jul 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by sheenisgod from California

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Jun 22, 2015
Grape Ape from Smog City Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 67 ratings