India Pale Ale
Bitter Root Brewing

India Pale AleIndia Pale Ale
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From:
Bitter Root Brewing
 
Montana, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,207
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
83
Ranked #23,922
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 8.82%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
49
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 16, 2023
Added:
Jan 21, 2005
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
First brewed in England around 1800, for export to the British population of India, IPA was generously hopped as a preservative for the long sea voyage from Britain. Combining both English and Northwest brewing techniques, Bitter Root Brewing's IPA is light in color, high in hops, with a balanced malt flavor.
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Ratings by hopdog:
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Reviewed by hopdog from Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
22oz bottle acquired in trade with kyzr (thanks!).

Poured a medium and clear orangish color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of floral hops, some caramel, and light citrus. Tastes of caramel, tea leaves, and some floralness. More sweet than bitter (but it is described as in the English Style).

Notes from 2/17/08
Dec 15, 2008
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can from MarCellars. Hazy, dark amber, nice rocky, fluffy head. Big malty aroma, toasty. More caramel malts in the taste, rich malty flavors, topped off with a mild bitter bite. Thick and chewy. Much better than the score refects.
Nov 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.72 by SamuelMiller from Montana

Sep 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Montanabeerz from Montana

Jun 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.87 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

May 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by Wheels2532 from Pennsylvania

May 17, 2017
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Reviewed by fizzician from Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Draft, poured into pint glass, hazy caramel color with nice head and lacing. Light hoppy and grassy aroma with similar taste profile. Good, if not particularly memorable.
Sep 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by Gerred from Missouri

Jul 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.21 by casapy from Idaho

Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.3 by IDABEERGUY from Idaho

Dec 24, 2015
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Reviewed by Siriusfisherman from New Hampshire

3.07/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Not even close to what an American-Style IPA should be. To much caramel and malt sweetness. With that said, this drinks as a decent hoppy red ale. Overall the beer is pretty unbalanced and is also nearly impossible to find in fresh condition on the shelves (which seems to be more of a general montana beer problem than the brewery's). Not impressed.
Dec 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Walts_Frozen_Head from California

Nov 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Jun 22, 2015
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Reviewed by RenzoD from Washington

3.9/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The very last beer of an assorted 6 pack I brought home from Montana. Vacation is officially over : (

Darker amber color, huge head that dissipates rather quickly but white froth remains on the surface of beer throughout. Aroma is citra, citra and more citra. Not a complex aroma at all but it will make your mouth water. Very easy, not-overly sweet taste, subtle finish of bitterness (maybe a LITTLE less than I would prefer). Goes down very smooth and easy. All in all a good IPA! Would be great to drink watching a baseball game or hanging out at the ocean, in the mountains or wherever on a warm Spring/Summer day.

I'll look for it again next time I am in Big Sky country! Thanks, Bitter Root.
Apr 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by drinkin-beeers from Montana

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 18, 2014
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Reviewed by schatzs from Iowa

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%
A: Copper color, not much head when poured into pint glass
S: Sweet, citrus, not much smell
T: Quite sweet, less hoppy, citrus notes, dry finish
M: Bit syrupy, good carbonation
O: Its an OK IPA, no complaints but nothing special
Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by T-34-85 from New York

Aug 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jpchamberland from Washington

Jun 23, 2014
India Pale Ale from Bitter Root Brewing
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 49 ratings