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Backyard Session IPA
Saugatuck Brewing Company
- From:
- Saugatuck Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 10.26%
- Reviews:
- 24
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 05, 2021
- Added:
- Sep 02, 2014
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 37
No description / notes.
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Ratings by Tone:
Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear, gold color. 1/3 inch head of a white color. Decent retention and decent lacing. Smells of tea, citrus hops, caramel malt, and a hint of pine. Fits the style of an American IPA. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of citrus hops, tea, slight caramel malt, slight pine, hint of alcohol, and and a hint of earthy malt. Overall, average appearance, aroma, body, and blend.
Jul 09, 2016More User Ratings:
Rated by BourbonForBeer from Illinois
3.1/5 rDev -18.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.1/5 rDev -18.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
It’s good standard ipa a little bitter ish but good solid
Jan 25, 2021Reviewed by Zopiac from Michigan
2.76/5 rDev -27.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
2.76/5 rDev -27.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
Darker version of their oval beach blonde, visually, with its dark gold and mild sediment. Head clings to the glass more, however.
I don't love IPAs, but if I do take a liking to one it's because of the balance of bold flavour and bold bitterness. This doesn't have nearly so much flavour as I require to enjoy it, so I'm not entirely sure what to think. Good fresh grain nose, though.
Feb 07, 2020I don't love IPAs, but if I do take a liking to one it's because of the balance of bold flavour and bold bitterness. This doesn't have nearly so much flavour as I require to enjoy it, so I'm not entirely sure what to think. Good fresh grain nose, though.
Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri
3.79/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Copper colored with excellent clarity and a quarter inch of beige on top. Moderate lacing. The aroma is of tangerine and light malt. I’m tasting pine and light, crisp crackery malt. The mouth is faintly sticky and refreshing.
Aug 10, 2019Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan
3.33/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.33/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
I wanted to like this one so much based on reviews but I just couldn’t. Poured a nice light copper color with just a little head. Smells faintly of hops and malt. Tastes of some malt, bitter citrus zest hops but also with a slightly unpleasant lemon soapy aftertaste. Smooth mouthfeel and good carbonation. Just couldn’t get over the odd flavors and definitely wouldn’t call it sessionable. Some of the bitterness and corn/grain aftertaste almost reminded me of an AAL, but not in a good way.
Sep 21, 2018Reviewed by BlackBeerPirate from Illinois
3.34/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.34/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Taste: a gentle floral, dry hopped flavor with a clean finish. Mild floral nose. Amber hue, clear, some head and lattice of lace. Medium light body. Easy drinker. 45 IBUs
Sep 14, 2018
Backyard Session IPA from Saugatuck Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
136 ratings
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