Traitor IPA
Badger Hill Brewing Company

Traitor IPATraitor IPA
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From:
Badger Hill Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #1,237
ABV:
7%
Score:
89
Ranked #12,249
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 9.82%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
121
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 09, 2023
Added:
Apr 13, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  41
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Ratings by CTaylorBrew:
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Reviewed by CTaylorBrew from Minnesota

4.24/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a sam adams glass. About a one and a half inch white to off white head that hung around for a few minutes and left lacing all the way down the glass. Beer's a pale gold to light amber color. I smell a sweet resinyness (if that's a word) with some citrus and melon. First part of my first sip was smooth with appropriate carbonation but left me wondering, just for a second, where all the hop bitterness was.. then it came, and was quite prevalent! The mouthfeel is smooth and a bit creamy. I very much enjoyed this beer! In general I enjoy hoppy beers, and this was a very good example of the type of IPA I like.
Jul 09, 2014
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

3.92/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Pours clear orange body, white head, extensive lacing.

S - Pine and resin, predominantly, slight hint of citrus and floral honey.

T - Follows the nose, with a bit more citrus with strong pine, a solid malt middle, and a dry bitter finish with tannic tea notes.

M - Brisk carbonation, moderate weight, clean close.

O - Solid, traditional American IPA. Nothing unique, but quite serviceable.
Sep 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4.01 by EdFed from Illinois

Apr 01, 2022
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.28/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can into a 12oz Becher glass.
L: Pours a lightly clouded honey gold with a 2.5 inch solid and creamy eggshell white head with a creamy cap. Good carbonation, very good head retention down to a creamy skin with carbonated edge foam. Semi-thick sticky lacing and banding.
S: Zesty hops, sweet malts, lightly bready, ripe citrus fruits, lemon zest, orange & tangerine.
T: Well balanced hops and malts essentially in the order of the smell. It is moderately fruity with a lightly bittersweet pine/lemon zest hop zing that lingers and it is gently tangy. No alcohol detected.
F: It has a smooth, soft semi-creamy med-bodied fluid and clear-cut mouthfeel with a medium length finish that is slightly drying along with the linger.
O: A very easy drinking American IPA that is in the British style. No flavors mask any others and it has a brilliant overall taste and feel. It is excellent in it's style.
Oct 22, 2021
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Reviewed by MNAle from Minnesota

3.77/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aroma level is decent. Pine, floral, and citrus, grapefruit. Hops dominate, little detected from malts.

Clear golden amber body with ample carbonation rising to a 1 inch slightly off-white head. The head leaves thick loops of lacing as it recedes. It is down to islands and a very tall, thick ring within a few minutes. Very good-looking lacing with each sip.

Taste is a bit muddled initially, citrus, some white bread backing.

In the middle, the bitterness asserts, but never becomes too strong.

The malts finally come through in the finish. There is grapefruit, a touch of pine, and mild (by WC standards) bitterness, while also being semi-sweet. An interesting finish, indeed.

The body is moderate for the style.

Overall, an easy-to-drink IPA, that is pushing toward West Coast style in the flavors and level of bitterness, but doesn't quite challenge the icons of the West Coast. I like the way the beer finishes, with the interplay of the hops and malts. It has no brewing flaws, is good-tasting, and enjoyable. As a local beer, I would not hesitate to buy it again.
Aug 25, 2020
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

3.68/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a clear, deep orange color with a soft and spotty white head. SRM of 11. (3.75)

Aroma: Aromas of lemon citrus with a strong amount of lemon flower underneath. Very reminiscent of Sierra Nevada aromas.

Flavor: Flavor is deep and earthy orange with a strong pine component. A hint of mango flavor. Not too intense though as others have said. Pretty smooth with a mild candied sweetness and restrained bitterness.

Feel: Medium-bodied. Mild carbonation. Finishes smooth and slightly sweetness linger on the palate. (3.50)

Compared to Kennebunkport Brewery's Mighty Cascade Brut IPA 6/6/20: Pours a darker color. Stronger resinous orange aromas. Less berry and black tea. It's heavier and sweeter.

Compared to Bent Paddle's Bent Hops IPA 7/5/20: Pours a similar color. More crisp grapefruit. Less dense lemon, pineapple, and mango. Much crisper, lighter, and cleaner overall. Winner: Traitor IPA

Compared to Summit True Brit IPA 1/24/22: Pours a slightly lighter color. Stronger aromas. More lemon citrus and flower. More earthy malts.

Compared to Big Doinks IPA 4/6/22: Pours a darker color. More spiced pine, caramel, tangerine. Less lemon, herbs, flower. Darker and sweeter.

to Sierra Nevada's Powder Day 4/27/22: Pours a similar color, milder head. Stronger aromas. More tangerine, pine, resinous berry. Less earthy malt and resinous orange pine soap. (hard to compare due to PD age)

Overall: A nice and resinous IPA. It's not really weak, but it's not too strong either. The bitterness is mild. Has mild, but resinous orange flavors. Hints of mango. Maybe similar to SN 40th Anniversary ale with a stronger and sweeter malt body.
Edit: Very different on my second review. Very lemon and flowery. Would compare next to Mount Standard or Stone Deliciousness.
*Compare next to Anti Hero*
Jun 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.27 by oldred1492 from Minnesota

Apr 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.65 by LostHighway from Minnesota

Feb 19, 2019
 
Rated: 4.17 by Karac from Minnesota

Dec 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Wildforager from Minnesota

Dec 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by kevindp9 from Arizona

Oct 11, 2018
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Rated by omahawk from Nebraska

3.96/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Well made. Not my favorite hop profile
Jul 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.67 by ParnellJoseph1138 from Minnesota

Jun 16, 2018
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Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota

3.64/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Traitor pours a darker copper color with a long lasting head. Big earthy aroma, hints of good. Flavor is big, big malts big earth earthy good. Good body and feel. Overall strong and malt forwars.
May 20, 2018
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Reviewed by DrummerJake57 from Wisconsin

4.99/5  rDev +25.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This was at costco for $8.99/case! Didn't have high expectations for how cheap I got them. To my surprise it was phenomenal. Perfect hop malt balance, lots of citrus and grapefruit on the nose too. Goes down so smooth and refreshing. Will buy again.
Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.01 by tylerstravis from Colorado

Nov 09, 2017
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Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio

3.37/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
12 FL. OZ. can
Served in a tulip glass

This beer pours amber in color with golden highlights. It has a slight haze. It is topped with an inch of tan head that leaves a little lacing. The smell is awfully malty. I check bottom of can. Uh oh, this beer is old as hell. I guess my trade partner was trying to unload old ass beer as extras. It tastes like an old IPA. I am pretty disappointed. Maybe I can try a fresh one in 2020 when I go to Minnesota.
Oct 10, 2017
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Rated by pernerj from Minnesota

4.65/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Had on tap. Taste was clean with a lot of flavor and little alcohol which is impressive for a beer with 7.0 ABV. Would drink again.
Sep 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Stengelfoot from California

Sep 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by Vidblain from Minnesota

Sep 05, 2017
Traitor IPA from Badger Hill Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 121 ratings