Head Smashed IPA
Banff Ave. Brewing Co.

Head Smashed IPAHead Smashed IPA
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From:
Banff Ave. Brewing Co.
 
Alberta, Canada
Style:
English IPA
Ranked #81
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
82
Ranked #24,956
Avg:
3.54 | pDev: 9.89%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
33
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2023
Added:
Aug 14, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
This excellent brew is our flagship beer. It is a heavily hopped pale ale. India Pale Ales originated during the lengthy colonization of India. British servicemen in India expected beer, however, the styles of the time did not survive the long voyage to India. Brewers quickly discovered that hops acted as preservatives in beer. As such, the heavily hopped ales designed to survive the long trips were born – now known as India Pale Ales.
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Rated: 3.95 by NodakEric from Minnesota

Mar 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.23 by ravger from Illinois

Jun 26, 2022
 
Rated: 3.54 by florisj135 from Virginia

Jul 18, 2019
 
Rated: 3.63 by CanadianGinge from Texas

Dec 31, 2018
 
Rated: 3.08 by Vylo from New Jersey

Jul 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.27 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

May 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 2.73 by clager from Michigan

Aug 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by Corson from Canada (AB)

Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by KStark from Canada (BC)

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Jun 26, 2016
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Reviewed by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

3.74/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A solid, drinkable IPA that has enough going for it that keeps it interesting. It's not complex and it's not the best IPA I've had - but at least it's decent enough to drink and enjoy when all you have to choose from are macros. This is much, much better than a macro.
Mar 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by MilkLeg from Canada (AB)

Mar 09, 2016
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Reviewed by Tommo from Massachusetts

2.46/5  rDev -30.5%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
This is a malt beverage on the level of classic malt beverages. Smoother than Old english, but not by much.

Draft at the brew house. ZERO hop aroma, medium malt flavor. ZERO bittering hops. They say this is for hop heads, however it is so boring i was almost offended
Feb 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by riotontheroad from California

Nov 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by mistahmojoryan from Canada (SK)

Oct 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.48 by rawfish from California

Apr 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.6/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is a very enjoyable IPA. I have enjoyed it on tap, in growlers, and most recently from a 750 mL bottle. It looks good - nice and clear with a finger of white foam that leaves rivulets of lacing behind. The nose is a pleasant combination of hops and evergreen. The taste is solid - malt, bread, and a satisfying hop backbone. This is a beer worthy of its namesake, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Feb 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.84 by Fader from Canada (AB)

Nov 15, 2014
Head Smashed IPA from Banff Ave. Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 33 ratings