Going To The Sun IPA
Great Northern Brewing Co.

Going To The Sun IPAGoing To The Sun IPA
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From:
Great Northern Brewing Co.
 
Montana, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 8.89%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
139
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 11, 2022
Added:
Sep 01, 2011
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  34
A true IPA that is designed to be more drinkable and refreshing than IPAs typical of the Northwestern United States. Citrus cascade flavors dominate the palate, but don’t overwhelm.

41 IBU
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Ratings by MarkyMOD:
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Rated by MarkyMOD from Colorado

4.06/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Sep 25, 2015
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.73/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Poured out a clear, golden amber color with a small, off-white head of bubbly foam. It left sudsy trails of lace on the glass. It smelled of orange, caramel, toffee and floral notes. Sweet caramel taste with toffee, orange peel and a mild bitterness.
Jun 11, 2022
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Reviewed by Shelbs90 from Montana

3.66/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
not a big fan of ipas. was given to me as a gift and i tried it expecting not to like it but tbh i really like it. the smell threw me off cause it smells very strong. the taste is great. it tastes a lot like citrus with only a little bit of the ipa taste. very smooth. not a bad beer. bummed it’s not brewed anymore
Oct 16, 2021
 
Rated: 3.85 by jakecattleco from California

Sep 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

Jul 08, 2019
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Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington

3.62/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
2018-11-23
12oz can served in a tulip. Given to me by @mr-jj. Doesn't have a date that I see.

Pours clear golden with a nice creamy head and medium carbonation. Smell is pine, biscuit, maybe a hint of honey.

Taste is a little watery, piney and lemony.

Mouthfeel is medium, dry. Overall, it's solid, but definitely not exciting.
Nov 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by cherche from Washington

Oct 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 04, 2018
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Reviewed by hopley from Massachusetts

4.02/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Had on draught in East Glacier, MT on 9/3/18. Really enjoyed it but wouldn't call it an IPA as it lacked bitterness or hop bite. It tasted more like a smooth malty pale ale, and went down really well. Very tasty. Really worth trying one or several if you get a chance.
Sep 04, 2018
 
Rated: 2.48 by BellsFan from Michigan

Jul 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by cmoore32 from Nebraska

Feb 03, 2018
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.69/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12oz bottle into glass. Did not find any bottling date information on bottle.
Pale gold color, with cloudy body. Persistent white cap. Minor spotting of lacing.
Aroma has good balance of malt and hops, but rather faint.
Taste is bready malt, caramel in the middle, and then very mild citrus hops. Not a lot of bitterness.
Medium mouth feel.
A mild type of IPA, with malts and hops combining for a good balance. Very easy drinker.
Jan 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.4 by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

Jan 01, 2018
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Reviewed by RJLarse from Washington

4.11/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
I purchased a six-pack of Going To The Sun IPA on a trailer trip through western Montana. Pured in to a pint glass.

Pours a rich gold color, some chill haze, with a thin white head.

Smell is a cereal aroma, with not much in the way of pine of citrus scent.

Taste is a sweet bread flavor up front, with a hint of a caramel flavor, with a mild sweet citrus flavor and a wet bitterness on the finish.

Feel is mildly carbonated, medium bodies with just a bit of a cloying character.

Overall a well balanced brew with a nice malt backbone and a fruity citrus flavor along side.
Aug 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by csmrx7 from Canada (AB)

Jul 28, 2017
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Reviewed by kflorence from Texas

3.96/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap in Whitefish, MT. A citrusy and balanced IPA that is very drinkable. Refreshing and not overly acidic. If you're in the mood for an AIPA that is sessionable and not overly bitter, this one is for you.
Jul 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by _Adam_ from Maryland

Jun 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.83 by JWess from California

Jun 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by cyrushire from Florida

Jun 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.56 by Redman414 from North Carolina

Jun 07, 2017
Going To The Sun IPA from Great Northern Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 139 ratings