Bay Of Bengal Double IPA
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company

Bay Of Bengal Double IPABay Of Bengal Double IPA
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From:
Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 10.8%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
141
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 12, 2020
Added:
Nov 17, 2014
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  46
The remaining wilderness surrounding the Indian Ocean's Bay of Bengal is the last great stronghold for earth's most formidable terrestrial predator: The Bengal Tiger. Aggressively hopped, yet surprisingly delicate, this Double India Pale Ale offers a juxtaposition of two opposing forces. Crack open a can. Cry out with a roar. Revel in the partnership of the ferocious and the serene.
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Rated by Iparedman from Texas

3.6/5  rDev -9.5%

Dec 11, 2014
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Rated: 3.94 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Jan 12, 2020
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Reviewed by ReneHop

3.32/5  rDev -16.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
not fond of this DIPA --was sort of sticky caramel with a 'dirty' finish .... not an old batch so don't need to go there..
i do not know enough about the Moerlein pedigree of IPA's but if this is an indicator then chances are I wont be too impressed …. was surprised at all the kudos below but looks like many were written 2-4 yrs ago … perhaps what it used to be is not what it is now … its okay yet I will not be investing in another six of it ...
Oct 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.94 by TripelMark from North Carolina

Oct 14, 2019
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Rated by adab123 from Ohio

4.43/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
strong and smooth at the same time. The bitterness mixes well with the maltiness
Oct 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by mush from Illinois

Aug 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.04 by 1481145 from Indiana

May 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.26 by JoeFiveOh from Ohio

Nov 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.31 by Ebbik from Ohio

Oct 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by DigitGrowler from Kentucky

May 06, 2018
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.92/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours a clear medium copper in color with moderate amounts of active visible carbonation rising quickly from the bottom of the glass and moderate medium golden yellow + amber colored highlights. The beer has a three finger tall dense sudsy beige head that reduces to a large patch of very slightly mottled medium thick film covering the entire surface of the beer and a medium thick ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of citrus/grapefruit pith, citrus/grapefruit zest, and pine/resin hops over the top of moderate aromas of toasted + biscuit + caramel malts with a slightly heavier than light amount of caramel sweetness.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of toasted + biscuit + caramel malts with a slightly heavier than light amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by slightly stronger than moderate flavors of citrus/grapefruit pith, citrus/grapefruit zest, and pine/resin hops which impart a moderate amount of aggressive bitterness that lingers through the finish.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: Enjoyable and fairly easy to drink with well hidden alcohol but this beer is closer to an Imperial Amber/Red (like Tröegs Nugget Nectar) than a traditional DIPA.
May 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Jan 28, 2018
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Reviewed by Dragginballs76 from South Carolina

3.81/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance - Pours nice copper color with thick soapy white head. Lost of lacing around the glass.

Aroma - Biscuit, caramel, malt, not getting a ton of hops maybe a faint hint. Little bit of orange peel and grapefruit.

Taste - Nice mixture of malts, caramel, hops, bitter grapefruit and orange peel. Just taste like just when it is about to go too malty the bitter fruit pulls it back.

Feel - Medium bodied, well carbonated dry bitter finish.

Overall- The nose leans more toward the malty side the taste is pretty well balanced malt and bitter fruit.
Dec 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by EdFed from Illinois

Nov 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by Maillard from Ohio

Oct 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by kkenagy from Oregon

Aug 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Patches826 from Massachusetts

May 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.4 by zahara15 from Vermont

Apr 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.33 by Peter1977 from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2017
Bay Of Bengal Double IPA from Christian Moerlein Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 141 ratings