Suicide Squeeze *Special Edition
Fort George Brewery + Public House
- From:
- Fort George Brewery + Public House
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7.2%
- Score:
- 92
- Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 6.49%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 41
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 12, 2025
- Added:
- Apr 17, 2016
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 10
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
In 2014, we released an entirely different IPA of similar name. Collaborating again with Seattle’s Suicide Squeeze record label, the brewery has remastered the recipe in a big, big way. Artfully cut like a 7” vinyl, *Special Edition pops with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops. Front loaded with organic 2-row barley and paired with deep cuts of specialty malt, this IPA is a well-rounded experience. Color-changing Special Edition cans available on a limited basis.
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Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
4.21/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Nice flavor and hop taste without being overly bitter. A little dank and citrus flavor. Wasn't a big fan of Fort George but am starting to come around. Their first beers were not all that good in my opinion, but that was years ago. I don't know if this is still the 2019 edition or if they have a new one now. Rated 6-2-2020
Jan 26, 2025
Rated by gefinley from California
4.21/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Marked DOB 11/23/2022.
Feb 03, 2023
Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington
3.89/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
draught
Thin but sustaining, creamy white head. Medium light golden orange appearance, which is quite clear. Very moderate amount of medium toasted and caramelized malt aroma, with a subtle, off-dry, tropical fruit medley note. Medium light levels of flavor and body. Even mix of medium light toasted malt, spiced tangerine peel, for the taste.
Feb 02, 2023Thin but sustaining, creamy white head. Medium light golden orange appearance, which is quite clear. Very moderate amount of medium toasted and caramelized malt aroma, with a subtle, off-dry, tropical fruit medley note. Medium light levels of flavor and body. Even mix of medium light toasted malt, spiced tangerine peel, for the taste.
Rated by erickc from Washington
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had on tap at Bulldog Saloon Lynnwood, WA
Jan 28, 2023
Reviewed by Ghrymm from Canada (BC)
4.15/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.15/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz can. Canned on 08/23/2022. Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops.
A Collaboration with Seattle’s Suicide Squeeze Records.
A nice hop loaded North West Coast IPA.
Sep 15, 2022A Collaboration with Seattle’s Suicide Squeeze Records.
A nice hop loaded North West Coast IPA.
Reviewed by ExVashonGujy from Washington
3.95/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce can dated 8/11/22, so pretty fresh for the stock at my local grocery store.
Pours a solid yellow with a billowy white head. It looks great. The smell is quite fruity. The taste surprises me with its sweetness ... it's not super sweet, but it's something I wasn't expecting in an IPA. There isn't much bitterness, or at least not as much as I would like or expect.
I guess this beer is bringing out the curmudgeon in me. It's not a complete sweet milk shakey juice bomb like some things that get called IPAs these days. But it's well away from the classic WCIPA end of the IPA spectrum, so I'm a little disappointed. YMMV.
Sep 01, 2022Pours a solid yellow with a billowy white head. It looks great. The smell is quite fruity. The taste surprises me with its sweetness ... it's not super sweet, but it's something I wasn't expecting in an IPA. There isn't much bitterness, or at least not as much as I would like or expect.
I guess this beer is bringing out the curmudgeon in me. It's not a complete sweet milk shakey juice bomb like some things that get called IPAs these days. But it's well away from the classic WCIPA end of the IPA spectrum, so I'm a little disappointed. YMMV.
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
3.94/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from 12oz can into a dimpled mug. Canned 6/17/22.
Appearance: medium golden hue with a light haze and two thick fingers of pillowy ivory foam atop that leaves a bit of chunky lace as it dissipates.
Smell: some sweetness up front, with piney and citrusy hop character. A classic NW IPA aroma, if a bit sweet for my taste.
Taste: a good citrusy, piney hop character, atop that sweet malt. There's also a good bitterness here, so the sweetness has some balance that was lacking in the aroma. The overall flavor is quite good.
Mouthfeel: medium-rich body with a decent carbonation and a good creaminess. Fuller-bodied than a typical IPA.
Overall: I dig this beer. I get that at 7.2% you're getting into DIPA territory and some sweetness is to be expected -- but it is quite drinkable nonetheless.
Aug 07, 2022Appearance: medium golden hue with a light haze and two thick fingers of pillowy ivory foam atop that leaves a bit of chunky lace as it dissipates.
Smell: some sweetness up front, with piney and citrusy hop character. A classic NW IPA aroma, if a bit sweet for my taste.
Taste: a good citrusy, piney hop character, atop that sweet malt. There's also a good bitterness here, so the sweetness has some balance that was lacking in the aroma. The overall flavor is quite good.
Mouthfeel: medium-rich body with a decent carbonation and a good creaminess. Fuller-bodied than a typical IPA.
Overall: I dig this beer. I get that at 7.2% you're getting into DIPA territory and some sweetness is to be expected -- but it is quite drinkable nonetheless.
Rated by RJLarse from Washington
4.44/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A pretty good IPA. Clear gold color with a thick creamy head. Well balanced flavor, with mild pine bitterness. Very crisp clean finish.
Apr 10, 2022
Reviewed by sjrider from California
4.02/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can pour-clear golden straw color with thick white fluffy head leaving frosty lacing. Nose has a bit of citrus with some grainy malt and a bit of dankness. Taste follows more or less with a bit of bitterness lingering on a dryish finish.
Nov 25, 2021Rated by Hoodskier from Oregon
4.41/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.41/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Medium light. Canned 3/2021 pour into glass. Enjoy slurping the head. piney hop, Subtle Medium malt. Buy again & it’s worth trying.
Apr 11, 2021
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