The Piper's IPA
Cellar Rats Brewery

The Piper's IPAThe Piper's IPA
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From:
Cellar Rats Brewery
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
76
Avg:
3.25 | pDev: 16.92%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
58
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 30, 2016
Added:
Mar 11, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by schoolboy:
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +30.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
To me, a former resident of the small town of Madison, Ohio where this is made, Cellar Rats beer is better than the wine from the parent winery (which has been around a long, long time). I've had several on tap, I think including this one, and a few in bottles too. This must be the first time I've had this bottled because I would remember it.

This is a dark and malty AIPA. That's a little out of the ordinary, but it definitely works well. The "balanced" the flavors nicely on this. I like it a lot. It's slightly creamy - not at all bitey. I will seek this out again. It may be somewhat mis-classified, but it is a great tasting brew.

There is no indication anywhere on the packaging, but this tastes extremely fresh. They seem to be getting pretty good distribution - this is available not just at fine beverage stores, it's in the grocery stores too. Another nice one, Debonne.
Sep 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.69 by brauseboof from South Carolina

Mar 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Seejae from Ohio

2.93/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
As an IPA this beer is a failure. The malts, which are robust and smoky, play the staring role. The hops are far too low in the profile for an IPA. If this were categorized as a brown ale, it would get a decent score, but no one buy's an IPA expecting malty sweetness to bury the hops.
Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.27 by merock1402 from Ohio

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

May 21, 2015
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Rated by rapayn01 from Kentucky

3.18/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Meh. Very bland compared to better IPAs from Ohio (and elsewhere).
May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by gregcordle from Ohio

Nov 30, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by spycow from Illinois

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JoeLacy from Ohio

Sep 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.01 by TheyCallMeYukon from Ohio

Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by cbuckl14 from Virginia

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by WillHops from Ohio

Jun 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Jenessa from Ohio

May 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Neilnpk from Ohio

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KFrank729 from Ohio

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by TequilaTom from Ohio

Mar 15, 2014
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Reviewed by lochef81 from Michigan

2.95/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Another whim buy during my Ohio buying trip. This one pours s very cloudy deep reddish copper color with a thick and lasting off white head. The aroma is very sweet with lots of malt and almost off putting. The flavor follows suit. Very dissapointing and unpleasant. Will not be trying this one again.
Feb 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mhammo129 from Ohio

Feb 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Snooprobirob from Ohio

Dec 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Adkins721 from Ohio

Dec 08, 2013
The Piper's IPA from Cellar Rats Brewery
Beer rating: 76 out of 100 with 58 ratings