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Guava Squad
Goose Island Beer Co.


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- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #3,340 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #24,315 - Avg:
- 3.64 | pDev: 12.64%
- Reviews:
- 7
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 03, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 15, 2020
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good


Notes:
None
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Ratings by zeff80:
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.22/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.22/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
12oz can. Poured out a slightly cloudy, golden orange color with a small, off-white head of foam. It left sticky rings of lace on the glass. It smelled of sweet guava, orange, caramel and toffee. Sweet guava taste. Very sweet. Some caramel taste. Very little bitterness.
Feb 21, 2021More User Ratings:
Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
3.63/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I got a can of this beer off the single shelf from my local Giant Eagle store. It poured a hazy golden with very thin white ring head that is not leaving much lace. The scent had subtle guava and stone fruit notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bright guava and berry presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a decent beer.
Jun 22, 2021Reviewed by rmbii808 from Kansas
4.57/5 rDev +25.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
4.57/5 rDev +25.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
For a beer that can be bought in a 15 pack it's very good. I like it with all kinds of food and straight out of the can. Not a perfect beer but one I prefer to drink all the time. Great flavor, excellent finish and inexpensive.
May 23, 2021Reviewed by BIGPOPPAS from New Jersey
3.64/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Normally I would never buy this, but I love Guava, so figured how bad could it be - Cheap enough for a cold daily drinker on a hot day in a frosted glass -
It poured ok with a foamy head and golden straw color - smelled fruity, but nothing overwhelming - very thin for me based on my regular selection, but again it’s doable when your hot and thirsty -
Not the greatest beer I ever had, but for $11 a sixer it’s going to work itself out -
CHEERS !!
May 09, 2021It poured ok with a foamy head and golden straw color - smelled fruity, but nothing overwhelming - very thin for me based on my regular selection, but again it’s doable when your hot and thirsty -
Not the greatest beer I ever had, but for $11 a sixer it’s going to work itself out -
CHEERS !!
Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.7/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a hazy golden color with a 1 inch head. Smell is bursting with sweet guava. Taste is of guava, pink bubble gum, sweet, very little bitterness for an AIPA. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an enjoyable beer.
Mar 28, 2021Reviewed by Rainstorm84 from Minnesota
4.24/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.24/5 rDev +16.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Does not taste like an IPA to me! it's crisp and smooth, however I don't get a guava taste, has a pleasant smell.Goose island doesn't make a bad beer!
Jan 26, 2021Rated by Stooven from Illinois
3.46/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.46/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Very sweet, like cotton candy or Sweet Tarts, and light-bodied for summer. This is, however, winter.
Dec 21, 2020Reviewed by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota
3.46/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear straw yellow with a thick white cap that falls away quickly but leaves decent lacing. Aroma is faint guava and grain. Flavor follows the nose with a bit more authority, the sweetness of the guava followed by a good amount of hops in the finish. Feel is light bodied and almost a bit watered down. Overall a nice enough beer but not one I'd search for.
Dec 15, 2020
Guava Squad from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
26 ratings
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