I.P.W. (India-style Pale Wheat Ale)
Upstate Brewing Company

I.P.W. (India-style Pale Wheat Ale)I.P.W. (India-style Pale Wheat Ale)
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From:
Upstate Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 10.7%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
112
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 20, 2018
Added:
May 22, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  27
This beer is a merging of two of our favorite styles: India Pale Ale and American Wheat beers. It has n intense floral-citrusy hop bitterness of an in-your-face IPA with the light and refreshing body of an American Wheat beer. A great beer for all of you hop heads!
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Ratings by LutherBrau:
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Rated by LutherBrau from Massachusetts

3.36/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Feb 10, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.83 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jul 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by CharlesK from Pennsylvania

Jan 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Nov 26, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.69/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This was poured into a nonic pint glass. The appearance was a hazy burnt orange color with a slim transparency about it. Carbonation could be seen bouncing off of particles/floaties in the glass. After the head dissipated, sticky foamy lacing sweeps the glass nicely. The smell starts off with some sweet citrus making an effort to bring some bitterness to surface. Light sweet wheat slides into some caramel malts. The taste was basically the same with a dry semi-sticky caramel malty aftertaste leading into a quick dry semi-sweet finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a dry texture and a decent sessionability about it. Carbonation runs smooth allowing a sly stickiness to it. Overall, this is a decent American pale wheat ale that I might have again.
Jul 16, 2017
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Reviewed by HorseheadsHophead from Colorado

3.95/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
L: Opaque, cloudy amber with visible floating sediment, and a small, sticky white head and lacing.

S: Overripe, super sweet, almost rotten mango, papaya, peach, and lychee. Some signature strawberry candy. Lots of bready malt character, slightly toast, with some chewy and grainy dough.

T: Overripe, almost cloying mango, papaya, and rotten yellow peach. Brown bready malt, slightly toasty but clean. Doughy and chewy. Some strawberry candy and bubblegum notes. Finishes fairly clean with a hint of orange peel bitterness.

F: Medium-full bodied, smooth and creamy and almost chewy. A slick, smooth, almost perfect wheat beer body with moderate carbonation.

O: I'm wondering if this can is slightly oxidized. Despite being super fresh, this doesn't smell or taste nearly as vibrant on tap as on draft. Still a good beer, though.
Mar 09, 2017
 
Rated: 2.7 by sharp315 from New York

Feb 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.26 by underoath437 from New York

Jan 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by redbarnbikes from New York

Nov 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by Ultra-Plinian from Connecticut

Jul 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by fragglerock from New Hampshire

Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by JeffKowalek from Tennessee

Mar 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by mdcooper from New York

Feb 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Kinger22 from Virginia

4.18/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
It poured a light golden color, followed by a powerful floral scent. The taste makes the IPA/wheat combo very noticable - a good balance of both, giving it a smooth finish.
Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.3 by Codzy13 from New York

Feb 16, 2016
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Reviewed by JohnFatAss from New Jersey

4.3/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This was a really nice surprise.
A cross between an IPA and a wheat beer.
It has the citrusy hop aroma and bitterness of an IPA and
A light crisp mouthfeel and finish of a wheat beer.
Easy drinking.
The 6.5% ABV is hardly noticeable.
Feb 10, 2016
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Reviewed by tcwestcott from New York

4/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Very interesting combination of an IPA and a wheat beer. All of the other reviews on this beer do a really good job of covering the overview of the beer. To me, this beer is an excellent beer for someone who wants the feel of an IPA without the associated bitterness. IPA front that quickly fades to wheat. I am glad I gave this one a shot and I am excited about this brewery.
Feb 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by tconlon69 from New York

Feb 02, 2016
I.P.W. (India-style Pale Wheat Ale) from Upstate Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 112 ratings