Noi Amara
Cervejaria Noi

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From:
Cervejaria Noi
 
Brazil
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 6.84%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2016
Added:
May 07, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by DoubleJ:
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Reviewed by DoubleJ from Wisconsin

3.45/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
While Double IPA's have become more common in Brazil, they still take some searching to find. If you're at Noi, you don't need to search, as they serve one of their own. On-tap at Noi São Francisco and served in a long stemmed glass, on to the beer:

That is one red DIPA. It's dark red color nearly goes into ruby brown, it's so dark. Topping it is an inch of creamy head. I smell it expecting an explosion of those green flowers, and I was shocked to receive a soft aroma. Not only that, but it smells more malty than hoppy. Vague fruit is noted as well. Where are the hops?

Let's get one thing clear, Amara is NOT a Double IPA. Where are the hops? To be fair, the taste itself is not bad. Fruity, smooth malt, so perhaps this is really an Imperial Red? The alcohol hits 10.5%, however it's hidden very well. The beer itself is smooth, full bodied, and does have an agreeable flavor.

Amara was a big reason why I decided to visit Noi, so it was dissapointing to taste what I did. Not a bad beer, just not your classic Double IPA.
Apr 05, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by matuto from Brazil

4.38/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Drinking on 02/18/2016. 600 ml bottle (exp. 01/2018), in a mug. Amber and clear liquid, with towering foam, leaving thick laces. Aroma and taste of citric fruits. This note may get somewhat overwhelming on mouth if drinking faster than normal. High alcohol is well hidden, showing as a nice spiciness. Moderate bitterness for what I expected. Medium body and pretty drinkable.
Mar 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Walbert_Neto from Brazil

Nov 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Socialiste from Canada (QC)

Jun 14, 2015
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Rated by papat444 from Canada (QC)

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hints of tobacco and resiny. Very good stuff!
Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by factoide from Brazil

Mar 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sarmento from Brazil

Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BrazilianAussie from Brazil

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by eduardolinhalis from Switzerland

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by srbcurti from Brazil

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by HenriqueBrumano from Brazil

May 15, 2014
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

4.03/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Clear amber color with a thick off-white head with decent retention and leaving a wall of laces.
Nice aroma of lemony hops and caramel malt.
Flavor of caramel malt, heavy Sorachi hops (though it says American hops and elsewhere I saw Galaxy and Summit), mild not bothering soap, resin, pineapples and some herbal. Very dry aftertaste with a long lasting bitterness.
Light body with appropriate carbonation. It is really hard to believe that this is 10.5% abv.
What a great local surprise. A bitter and refreshing DIPA that is not overly sweet with tons of bittering and lemony hops. One of the rare local decent alternatives for American equivalents.
May 07, 2014
Noi Amara from Cervejaria Noi
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 12 ratings