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Blackberry IPA
Perrin Brewing Co.
- From:
- Perrin Brewing Co.
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #2,938 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #21,783 - Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 12.57%
- Reviews:
- 23
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 14, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 25, 2015
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 26
This seasonal brew combines the tart sweetness of ripened Blackberries along with an aromatic floral bouquet of fresh Michigan bittering hops, sit back with this beer and enjoy the change of the seasons wherever you are.
35 IBU
35 IBU
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Ratings by smartassboiler:
Rated by smartassboiler from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nov 22, 2015
3.5/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Nov 22, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
4.24/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12 oz can in and from Michigan.
This ale has an outstanding appearance that suggests a generous addition of blackberries: The body is clear deep purplish red and cover with a pinkish-white head. Hops and berries mingle in the aroma while the blackberries are most prominent in the flavor. There's a nice balanced mix of sweet, tart and bitter.
Overall. Exceptional beer and worth seeking out if you like blackberries, but it is more of a fruit beer than an IPA.
Aug 14, 2023This ale has an outstanding appearance that suggests a generous addition of blackberries: The body is clear deep purplish red and cover with a pinkish-white head. Hops and berries mingle in the aroma while the blackberries are most prominent in the flavor. There's a nice balanced mix of sweet, tart and bitter.
Overall. Exceptional beer and worth seeking out if you like blackberries, but it is more of a fruit beer than an IPA.
Rated by bottom_ramen
4.25/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nice blackberry taste. A good IPA for people who don't like IPAs
Feb 23, 2022Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts
3.59/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
12oz can. I'm always weary of fruited IPAs because you obviously want to taste the fruit but the hop character of an IPA needs to be there as well.
Perfectly clear burgundy hue, lacing has a pinkish tinge to it and does a great job sticking around. By far this is a spectacular looking brew. Blackberry flavor is dominant throughout the nose and palate. Perhaps a whiff of herbal hop in the nose. Smooth with a slightly creamy body. A ton of blackberry flavor with a hop bitterness that hits middle to end. Blackberry flavor lingers a bit longer. Is this an IPA? Highly debatable. Is this a delicious fruited beer with some hop bitterness for balance, no doubt. If IPA was not in the name / on the label I would have never tagged it as one. A good sip regardless.
Sep 25, 2020Perfectly clear burgundy hue, lacing has a pinkish tinge to it and does a great job sticking around. By far this is a spectacular looking brew. Blackberry flavor is dominant throughout the nose and palate. Perhaps a whiff of herbal hop in the nose. Smooth with a slightly creamy body. A ton of blackberry flavor with a hop bitterness that hits middle to end. Blackberry flavor lingers a bit longer. Is this an IPA? Highly debatable. Is this a delicious fruited beer with some hop bitterness for balance, no doubt. If IPA was not in the name / on the label I would have never tagged it as one. A good sip regardless.
Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan
3.71/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Decent fruited IPA. Drank a couple in the sun this past weekend. Nice tart/sweet blackberry flavors with just a bit of hop punch on the finish. At 5%, low enough to have a few after mowing the lawn.
Jun 19, 2020Reviewed by dd53grif from Michigan
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a pinkish liquid with a foamy off-white pink head that fades quickly. Aroma of sweet berries. Tastes of blackberry with a slight bitterness. Mouth feel is thin.
Apr 24, 2019Reviewed by JimboBrews54 from Michigan
5/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
What an interesting and refreshing IPA. I would have never thought of blending these two together, interesting profile this one creates and could almost be confused for a fruit and field beer. Another great one from the mitten and another great balance of brewed sweetness!
Apr 07, 2019Rated by Michelleroo from Michigan
2.55/5 rDev -31.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
2.55/5 rDev -31.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Bleh.
Dec 08, 2018Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
3.66/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.66/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Taste: Refreshing fruity, semi sweet blackberry, juicy thirst quencher, with clean finish. Wild berry and malt nose. Reddish/Purple hue, clear with a tall pinkish foam head and ringed lace. Not overly hoppy, a bit candy fruit. 35 IBUs
Jan 06, 2018
Blackberry IPA from Perrin Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
109 ratings
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