Compass IPA
Bristol Brewing Company

Compass IPACompass IPA
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From:
Bristol Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,392
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,701
Avg:
3.55 | pDev: 13.52%
Reviews:
45
Ratings:
142
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 30, 2023
Added:
Jan 13, 2009
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  29
This is an ale with zip. Our india pale ale brings together copious amounts of Columbus, Chinook, and Cascade hops in a tasty combination that lingers through the finish and beyond. Compass delivers big hop flavor with malt in a nice supporting role.
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Ratings by Monsteruss:
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Reviewed by Monsteruss from Colorado

2.17/5  rDev -38.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
The Foam was med. bubbly, light tan, dissapated at med rate, and a little lacey. The color was a medium bright amber with a nice gold highlight in the light. The smell was of a typical microbrew - very dominate in hops and a sour bitterness of lemon. The tastw was very robust and a dominate hops base with hints of wheat and bitter. Mouthfeel - medium-bodied and heavy. Drinkability - not impressed, it's a beer I won't be getting any time in the future.
Apr 22, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by alexsergio from New York

Aug 30, 2023
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Rated by Kyle_Ries

5/5  rDev +40.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Incredible IPA - excellent flavor, not trendy, perfect to accompany a good dinner.
Mar 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.62 by HighwayChile from Kansas

Oct 17, 2022
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Reviewed by JohnyFriday from Colorado

4.09/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
One I pick up when I see it. Visited the brewery and one of the neatest breweries to visit. I am a huge Laughing Lab fan and this is right there with it. If you see this...The Compass will point you in the right direction!
Feb 04, 2022
 
Rated: 3.29 by RPBeerdude from Colorado

May 22, 2021
 
Rated: 3.58 by Dave1999 from North Carolina

Aug 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by dexterk1 from Illinois

Dec 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Oct 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.52 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Oct 01, 2018
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado

3.79/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a clear golden orange color with a large creamy tan head with nice rings of lacing all around the glass.

S: Some papaya, mango, orange, grapefruit and lemon, quite fruity mixed with a bit of caramel from the malt.

T: Lots of tropical fruit, papaya, mango, orange, mixed with some caramel and a light butterscotch and a medium bitterness. While it is fruity the fruit does seem slightly muted.

F: Creamy smooth with a bit of prickly carbonation.

O: While not a world class IPA, this is still a solid IPA.
Sep 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.94 by LoriCrotty from Minnesota

Aug 25, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Aug 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by VaporDome from New York

Jul 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.12 by mariellemartin from Colorado

May 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by Mebuzzard from Colorado

May 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.91 by StanleysCup from Maryland

May 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by Eck1158 from Washington

Mar 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.4 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Nov 16, 2017
 
Rated: 3.19 by afinepilsner from Iowa

Jul 29, 2017
Compass IPA from Bristol Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 142 ratings