Naughty Eskimo
Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company

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From:
Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 8.29%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
26
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 19, 2019
Added:
Apr 06, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  7
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Ratings by Durge:
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Reviewed by Durge from Connecticut

3.46/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Looking at the initial reviews on the board I have to say this was quite disappointing. Very thin feel, though a nice crisp carbonation. Flavor is watered down and ultimately dependent on pure hop bitterness with a hay-grain flavor and grassy hop. It's certainly light and refreshing but not greatly satisfying. There is a dank quality to the flavor that must come from the hop selection here. It's okay but not one to praise. Plenty bitter though if that's what you want over flavor. I prefer to have both.
Oct 17, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.8 by JLK7299 from North Carolina

Jan 19, 2019
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.76/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: murky; deep gold in color; 1 finger ivory head that receded to a thick collar; nice lacing;

S: pineapple, apricot, and caramel;

T: follows the nose at the start; from the middle through the finish, apricot dominates; moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: nicely balanced for a SIPA;
Dec 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.14 by jlmontague from Connecticut

Sep 01, 2016
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Reviewed by newcastlemike from Connecticut

4.64/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap. Minimal head with an orange gold color. Fruity nose with berries prominent. Balanced taste with some bitterness. Slight carbonation in the finish. Overall, very drinkable.
Aug 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by Lunchboxhead from Massachusetts

Aug 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Lappleby24 from Connecticut

4.09/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
On tap, in a pint glass. Frothy .5 inch head. Almost a honey color. Aroma is subtle but tropical. Like the aroma, the flavor is subtle but insanely drinkable. A little bitterness in the aftertaste, but very nice for its style. Will definitely drink again.
May 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by drummerdwzp from Connecticut

Apr 29, 2016
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Reviewed by zshaft from Connecticut

4.01/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
this beer warrants a review. clean pour with minimal head. nose is nice fruit and berries. taste follows with nice crisp berries and tropical notes. reminds me of mosaic promise and super session 2. nice session beer with thin mouthfeel you would expect for the style. well done
Apr 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by von_kaiser from Connecticut

Apr 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by bccrosley from Connecticut

Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by Bonesaw1127 from Connecticut

Dec 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by grahuba from Connecticut

Nov 19, 2015
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Reviewed by nebula1999 from Connecticut

3.94/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Beer is not huge in the nose. Not real dank or overly hoppy. Pour was a little thin..so blame bar for that. Taste is good but mildly hoppy. Not a lot going on. Mild maltiness too. Exceptionally smooth mouthfeel follows a pleasant entry and middle.
Liked it, but I need to try this again under better conditions....

...UPDATE 2/16/2016: Growler from brewery, sat for 10 days in fridge. Very similar to previous review, but the nose is more pronounced in the hop dept. Plus there is a distinct chalky mouthfeel at the end. Not off putting but just thought I'd mention it. Wish the mouthfeel was a little fuller. Still pretty good. And I am upping my rating.
Sep 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Sep 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by SenatorSpaceman from Connecticut

Aug 29, 2015
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Rated by carkus from Connecticut

3.9/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Having this beer on tap at Eli Cannons. The hop I can't identify, but the beer is delicious and at 4.8% abv it makes for a very good session IPA.
Aug 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by Gtwreck45 from Missouri

Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by Ultra-Plinian from Connecticut

Jul 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Jun 20, 2015
Naughty Eskimo from Stubborn Beauty Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 26 ratings