Punching The Ocean
Outer Light Brewing Company

Punching The OceanPunching The Ocean
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From:
Outer Light Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 10.74%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 08, 2019
Added:
Dec 06, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by Roguer:
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut

3.7/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Beautiful golden, mostly clear brew. Aroma is very subdued; there's a touch of pine and grassy hops, and it's slightly grainy, but nothing comes screaming forth.

Flavor is shockingly old school: aggressively bitter, with grapefruit/orange peel and pith. Just a bit herbal, vegetal, and green.

Very lively mouthfeel, with a touch too much sting. As such, it drinks more like a single IPA; despite the ABV, there isn't a ton of malty backbone.

A very surprising brew that I think will remind people of classic Stone brews (IPA, Ruination).
Dec 24, 2015
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Reviewed by bobv from Vermont

4.17/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
12 oz. can.
Moderate pour yields a one inch white head over a cloudy, light golden body with some sticky lacing. After a few minutes head dissipates down to a ring with floating clumps. Nose of citrus, tropical fruit, and slight pine. Taste mirrors nose nicely, quite juicy with a great finish that is very gentle in the bitterness department, which is just fine by me. A smooth offering, nice mouthfeel, and would recommend. Cheers!
Mar 08, 2019
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Reviewed by porterpie from Connecticut

3.89/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Scored a can. Pours a hazy orange color, head dissipates pretty quickly, lots of lace. This is a juice bomb on the lighter side of juice so not like someone mixed orange juice and beer. But definitely juicy. Citrusy. Did I mention the citrus? A really fun drinkable (too drinkable?) double IPA.
Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Feb 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by Sellen from Connecticut

Oct 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Oct 17, 2016
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Reviewed by BranfordBound from Connecticut

3.71/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had on tap at The Sitting Duck Tavern in Stratford. Poured into a snifter glass this one is amber color, almost clear, decent foamy head.

Smell is pretty balanced, very malty with a strong fruity backbone, some hops in there too lend a bit of citrus. Flavor wise this has a big caramel malt note upfront, somewhat cloying middle, bit of grapefruit and bitterness near the end.

Overall this is an old style East Coast IPA. Lots of malt driven fruity sweetness with some hops to wash it down. Decent DIPA but outdated.
Sep 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.28 by agreenman19 from Connecticut

Jan 09, 2016
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Reviewed by TheIPAHunter from California

3.71/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
64 oz. growler purchased from the source. Pumpkin orange in appearance; a finger and a half of rocky head that dissipates quickly; and minimal lacing. Copious doses of pineapple in the nose, including notes of guava, papaya and tamarind. The taste is a nice mix of the same with hints of pink grapefruit, lemon zest and cracked pepper. Oily hop resin on the finish; semi-dry; and just enough tongue smacking bitterness to satisfy the regular hop head. This isn't a phenomenal beer, but it's good. I'm glad that I was able to try it. Cheers.
Dec 22, 2015
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Reviewed by PicoPapa from Connecticut

4.17/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
On tap at the brewery. Pours a hazy burnt orange color with an inch of frothy white head. Some lacing. The aroma is lots of tropical and citrus fruits. Mango, pineapple, orange, and lime. The taste is more fruits, but mostly the citrus ones. Lime, orange, and grapefruit rind. Hints of pineapple and melon. Medium bodied. Dry mouthfeel. Overall, solid Imperial.
Dec 22, 2015
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Reviewed by mbloom1915 from Massachusetts

4.77/5  rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
One of the best american doubles I have ever had. Absolutely impressive beer for a small brewery tucked away in Groton, CT. I had the privilege of tasting Pliny the Elder in LA in 2014 and can honestly say Punching The Ocean is close to par with that beer.

Look: Very goldish-orangy with minimal foam head.
Smell: Super fruity with something sweet mixed in as well.
Taste: Perfect balance of hoppy, smooth, and not too overpowering on the fruit. Includes mango, pineapple, and Azacca.
Dec 13, 2015
Punching The Ocean from Outer Light Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 12 ratings