Samuel Adams Rebel IPA
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Samuel Adams Rebel IPASamuel Adams Rebel IPA
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,364
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,494
Avg:
3.59 | pDev: 13.93%
Reviews:
574
Ratings:
4,454
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 16, 2023
Added:
Jun 19, 2013
Wants:
  116
Gots:
  1,953
COLOR Bright Copper / 11 SRM
ALC BY VOL/WT 6.5%ABV - 5.1%ABW
IBUs 45
YEAST STRAIN Samuel Adams Ale Yeast
MALT VARIETIES Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60
HOP VARIETIES American Cascade, Simcoe®, Chinook, Centennial, and Amarillo
CAL/SERVING 198 per 12oz serving
SPECIAL INGREDIENTS N/A
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Ratings by PorterPro125:
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Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)

4.09/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Serving Type: 355 mL Bottle

A- Slightly hazy Light Amber colour with an off white 2 finger head that has pretty good retention. Lots of lacing on the glass.

S- Bready malt and Citrus(grapefruit).

T-Nice malt that gives way to refreshing citrus but slightly sweeter than the citrus on the aroma. Almost orange/tangerine. Nice hop bite on the finish.

M- Low to Medium Carbonation and a very smooth body.

O- Thankfully Samuel Adam's Rebel IPA finally became available in New Brunswick and I have to say that this is easily to best Samuel Adam's beer I've had to date. It simply has all of the characteristics you would want in an IPA. Nice malt and citrus flavours with an adequate hop bite. To Whomever is responsible for bringing this beer to New Brunswick: Thank you.
Mar 13, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.62 by 2beerdogs from California

Nov 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by AndyGG from California

Oct 02, 2023
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Reviewed by AleManDan from California

3.33/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
This is a tame IPA, but I like it well enough. I'd be happy to drink it a party at which I didn't pay for it. :) Haha! That's not a bash, it's just a very inoffensive and NOT rebellious form of the style that has a more pronounced malt profile and a balanced and tame hope bite.

Sure, if you are not an IPA drinker you may notice what might be perceived as a strong hop presence, giving it the typical citrus and pine notes. It does pour a golden color with a frothy head, creating an inviting appearance so there's also that...put it in a glass and church it up baby!!

The standout features of this beer is its balance. Despite the high hop content, it manages to maintain a smooth and drinkable flavor that I think makes it very middling in the true sense of the word, but not necessarily in a bad way.

The bitterness is well-matched with a malty sweetness, creating a harmonious flavor profile. This beer is perfect for those who enjoy a strong and hoppy IPA without overpowering the senses

A brewery that made it's name NOT making hoppy beers has made one that I think is aligned with their overall portfolio. I can appreciate this as their IPA, not THE prototypical American or WC IPA, this is a Sam Adams IPA and it's good!
Aug 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Zachboyd3334 from Indiana

Jul 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.49 by jeffmck09 from Connecticut

Jan 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Jan 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Oct 30, 2022
 
Rated: 3.45 by Blitz23 from Pennsylvania

Sep 11, 2021
 
Rated: 4.15 by Maxxis from Illinois

May 31, 2021
 
Rated: 3.24 by wc94wc from California

Apr 18, 2021
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Reviewed by BucBasil from Rwanda

3.82/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This beer is way more balanced than your typical IPA. The first note was more malt than hops, which was interesting. Bread and toasted malt. Then the hops. Floral, slightly earthy, a bitnof pine. Balance is the big word here. Super drinkable. A go-to beer for sure.
Apr 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.18 by Slyde180 from Texas

Mar 29, 2021
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Rated by davidward from Florida

4/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A lighter IPA that I think works well as a tasty refresher.
Mar 07, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by AndrewFord666 from Illinois

Mar 03, 2021
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania

3.63/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured a couple of brown 12 oz. bottles into a singular clear glass liter mug for observation. It's a light bright copper color, with emphasis on light. Rather translucent more than colorful, maybe the head and lacing will compensate. No, there's little of either there. The lacing outperforms, but not by much. It's not aromatic, neither. OK, now for the taste, the big category. Unfortunately, nothing to rave about here. It's pretty good; well balanced between a noticeable malt backbone, which is more earthy than sweet (good) and a hoppy finish. The body is a little thin and the hops aren't bitter enough, but they're there. If ever there was an IPA intended to be mass produced to offend the least number of drinkers, this is it. Not at all rebellious, it conforms to the basic norms of a mainstream beer with a hint of a style above the standard American lager. Likely the best choice at national chain restaurants.
Feb 24, 2021
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Reviewed by feloniousmonk from Minnesota

3.87/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12/11/14:
Appearance: clear, bright golden hue, long-lasting, bone white head, looking good.

Aroma: Fresh and lively hop aromatics, screaming with citrus and tropical fruits, bristling with pine and grass. Green as it gets.

Taste: Brisk hop bite at the front, soft and mellow from there on out. Light bodied, but with a long, bitter hop finish. Exquisite drinkability, but for hop-heads only. Bitter hop resins lay long on the palate, providing more than sufficient refreshment for those of us who crave the alpha acids.

A very nice rendition of this popular style, but it's not just not landing on the top tier, I'm afraid. A few steps short.

Wait. I just noticed something. The box reads: "Enjoy before Dec. 2014." No specific date given. This was purchased in early December 2014. I always see a lot of these cases at the store I bought it at, I'm guessing it's not that popular, for whatever reason. Maybe if I'd bought it earlier, it would taste fresher, and I'd see higher up on that tier…maybe...

What's the paper on the bottle say? "Rebel IPA is brewed with 5 varieties of West Coast hops: Cascade, Simcoe, Centennial, Chinook & Amarillo, It's everything we love about West Coast-style IPAs, Big citrus & grapefruit flavors with subtle pine notes for a flavorful, refreshing brew."
Feb 04, 2021
 
Rated: 3.9 by GaryM6 from New York

Jan 28, 2021
 
Rated: 3.46 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Dec 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Dec 13, 2020
Samuel Adams Rebel IPA from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 4454 ratings