Coastbuster
Upland Brewing Company

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From:
Upland Brewing Company
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 8.4%
Reviews:
28
Ratings:
215
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 27, 2019
Added:
Jan 20, 2014
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  49
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Ratings by jacothom:
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Rated by jacothom from Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

Dec 10, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Mleblanc25 from Massachusetts

Sep 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by UCLABrewN84 from California

Sep 24, 2019
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Reviewed by Guppy314 from District of Columbia

4.16/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From a can, pours a slightly hazy gold with lots of carbonation, but with only a thin white head. So first the obvious, this is a very hops-forward beer with malt sweetness taking the back seat. The aroma carries through to citrus, grapefruit, and toffee flavors. Body is solid (not the least bit watery) and a bit 'boozy' (alcohol taste). It's a really good beer, but it's not a drink all night beer.
Aug 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by baklo from North Carolina

Aug 28, 2019
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Reviewed by TargaFlorio from Indiana

3.92/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured out of a pint can with a best buy date of 2 months from now. Fairly clear amber pour with a generous, fluffy white head. Pretty decent residual lacing. Some pine and citrus notes in the aroma. Taste follows the nose to some extant. Juicy citrus hope notes along with some pine balance against a malty backbone. Solid enough DIPA, doesn't stand out in any particular way. Maybe that's not a bad thing in today's world of milkshake, juiced, hazy, etc IPAs.
Mar 14, 2019
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.67/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear gold color. 1/4 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of citrus hops, slight spicy hops, sweet malt, slight alcohol, and earthiness. Fits the style of an American Imperial IPA. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. There is a strong bitterness. Tastes of citrus hops, slight spicy hops, sweet malt, slight alcohol, and earthiness. Overall, good appearance and feel, with a decent aroma and blend.
Nov 13, 2018
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Reviewed by BlackTerrier from Vanuatu

1.46/5  rDev -64%
look: 4 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 1
This is a very malty beer. I do not expect an IPA to be this malty, nor do I want a malty beer when I buy an IPA. It isn't a drain-pour beer, but it's close. This thing is not balanced. This beer is malt forward. No like.
Jul 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4.02 by isaac_barrow from Indiana

Jul 20, 2018
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

4.07/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle with a BB date notched at June 2018.
Clear amber body with a lasting, bone-colored head. Decent lacing.
Strong, hoppy aroma with hints of herbs and fruits. The aroma is more fruity with apricots and other tropical fruit notes. It's relatively low in bitterness and moderately strong for style.
Feel: medium body and carbonation with a fine, dry finish.
Apr 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Feb 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by ssimpson89 from Illinois

Sep 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

Sep 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by JayGarrison from Indiana

Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by DareOfTheHog from Vermont

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by runlikeakenyan from Indiana

Jul 09, 2017
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on-tap at the Yard House in Indianapolis. Poured into a pint glass.

L: Clear golden pour with 2 fingers of fluffy white head. Solid lacing.

S: Pine and citrus... hoppy and resinous.

T/F: Malts and bready grains form a strong backbone for a bitter yet balanced hop profile. Citrus and pine... pineapple and honey, a bit earthy. Sticky mouthfeel. Finish is citrus and bittersweet.

O: A solid and drinkable DIPA. Not top of the heap but worthy of consumption.
Jun 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Jun 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by scottspencer from Indiana

Jun 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by JDizzle from Indiana

May 28, 2017
Coastbuster from Upland Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 215 ratings