King Tide
Island Brewing Company

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From:
Island Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.6%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 13.01%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
18
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 29, 2020
Added:
Jan 13, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by charlzm:
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Rated by charlzm from California

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

Aug 24, 2014
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Reviewed by simonrgilbert57 from California

3.7/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
This a very unusual DIPA. It has a very orange hazy look. The weirdness comes with the smell and the taste, both of which are initially malty in a manner unusual for a California style IPA. The hops come out in the back of the mouth, and they are very dry. Overall the taste is unexpected and kind of uneven, especially when compared to its stylistic counetrparts. Sometimes I like the dry and malty taste, and sometimes I think it really misses the mark. The maltiness did make the beer feel especially heavy, which is not the best attribute for an already heavy ale. Overall it's kind of a hard beer to drink and nothing about its taste makes it redeemable enough to keep drinking. Don't necessarily avoid it, but perhaps don't go out of your way to get it.
Dec 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.58 by Avitra from California

Feb 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4.06 by NodakEric from Minnesota

Jun 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gobzilla from California

Jan 26, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by RBassSFHOPit2ME from California

Feb 15, 2016
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Reviewed by gcasher from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tropical fruit up front with dank hops on the finish on the dry side. Alcohol is not overpowering at first but it sneaks up on you. Great sipper by the beach on draft at the brewery.
Dec 23, 2015
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Reviewed by TriggerFingers from California

3.41/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
13oz tulip at the brewery.

I ordered based on the description. Pine and citrus were subdued and tropical fruit was non existent. It was a solid beer. However, it wasn't great. The lack of dominant flavors and a muted nose make this a little forgettable. A touch boozy as the lack of bracing bitterness made this smooth, if not a little underwhelming.

Would I order something different next time? Yes.
Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by Giesch from California

Feb 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.9 by PretzelCity from California

Sep 24, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by BigJohnShow from California

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by AleHunter805 from California

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GeorgeH from California

May 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by neurobot01 from California

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Buick222 from California

Apr 14, 2014
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Reviewed by vitALEity from California

3.81/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pale/Orange with with a foamy head and decent retention and lacing. Some nice citrus fruit, bread and a whiff of alcohol on the nose. Taste is balanced citrus, some tropical notes, mild bitterness, malty bread and alcohol. Mouthfeel is a little thin and harsh. Overall it's still very drinkable and fairly balanced for a 9% IPA. Good effort. I hope to see more of this hop forward theme from them.
Jan 29, 2014
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

3.73/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Newhall Refinery in Newhall, CA.

Pours a clear yellow with a foamy off-white head that settles to a partial film on top of the beer. Foamy rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus fruit, citrus zest, and alcohol aromas. Taste is much the same with citrus zest, floral, and perfume flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is tasty but slightly boozy.
Jan 13, 2014
King Tide from Island Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 18 ratings