Leo V. Ursus: Adversus
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

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From:
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.14 | pDev: 6.28%
Reviews:
114
Ratings:
355
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 30, 2023
Added:
Jun 09, 2017
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  66
Prodigiously hopped yet nimbly brewed with pilsner malts, Adversus ultimately achieves the improbable: a big, bold IPA made for summertime sipping. A hard-charging blend of Pacific Northwest hops leads the way, loading the nose with notes of stone fruit, pineapple, mango and earthy pine resin. Meanwhile, the use of traditional pilsner malts adds levity and dryness to the palate, allowing for a refreshing texture through the finish. The result is a double IPA that is high on hop aromas, balanced in bitterness and perfect for the long, warm days of summer.
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Ratings by ptat:
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Rated by ptat from Delaware

4.13/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Aug 04, 2017
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.85/5  rDev -7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Draft at PreFunk. Clear golden, small tight head. Looks slick, and it is. Dank resinous aroma builds to a much more robust taste. Hoppy AF. Taste buds are left tingling, but not burning.
Nov 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4.27 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3.25 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 13, 2020
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A thanks to the captain of the canquest, woodychandler, for this beer. Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has an orange color with a 1 inch head. Smell is of lemons, some melon and herbal notes. Taste is the same as the aroma, light dankness, a solid malt backbone, moderate bitterness. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an enjoyable beer.
Jan 05, 2020
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

4.41/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Fruity and Piney - Better than Fortem
May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by csfcmitchell from Texas

Feb 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4.15 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Feb 07, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Nov 27, 2018
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Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan

4.04/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a slightly hazed gold with a big creamy cap. Immediately I get melon notes with a hint of white grape on the back end. Starts off light, with a mild bitterness and rounded effervescence. However there's a sweet and sticky finish that lets you know it is a dipa.
Oct 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by bylerteck from Canada (ON)

Sep 30, 2018
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Reviewed by Viaduck from California

3.94/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a lovely hazy amber with a gorgeous, long lasting white head. Aromas of pine & peaches. Taste is mild bitterness, salty with a hint of sweetness. Pine is the dominant flavor followed with peach, plum & citrus. Excellent carbonation & feel. IPA’s are not my favorite & difficult for me to evaluate. I don’t care for the bitter finish but other than that, it’s pretty good.
Sep 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.23 by sweetbrew82 from California

Aug 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Jul 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4.31 by tbone1384 from Wyoming

Apr 14, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by wlynch from California

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.5 by cjohns73 from Delaware

Mar 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.13 by addiwilliams from Virginia

Mar 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by let8it8grow from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.34 by Sonicgroov from New Jersey

Jan 26, 2018
Leo V. Ursus: Adversus from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 355 ratings