Icky IPA
Great Basin Brewing Co.
- From:
- Great Basin Brewing Co.
- Nevada, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #4,523 - ABV:
- 6.4%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #34,385 - Avg:
- 3.63 | pDev: 13.5%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 49
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 18, 2026
- Added:
- Jan 05, 2003
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 59
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
Just say “Gimme an Icky!” Named after Nevada’s official state fossil, this beer is made in the India Pale Ale style. Ichthyosaur is accented by a blast of Cascade hops.
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Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada
4.21/5 rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
This is a good solid IPA that is a local brew for me, and I consider it to be the best IPA in the area.
Look: Dark amber, medium head.
Smell: Wow does this have a great strong aroma. Hops, citrus (mostly lemon), and a little piney.
Taste: Hoppy and bitter (but not so bitter that it makes you pucker). More pine notes come through with a refreshing bitter lemon aftertaste that makes you want another sip.
Feel: Medium-high carbonation in the mouth.
Overall: I would recommend this to any citrus fan out there. Very easy drinking.
Dec 19, 2023Look: Dark amber, medium head.
Smell: Wow does this have a great strong aroma. Hops, citrus (mostly lemon), and a little piney.
Taste: Hoppy and bitter (but not so bitter that it makes you pucker). More pine notes come through with a refreshing bitter lemon aftertaste that makes you want another sip.
Feel: Medium-high carbonation in the mouth.
Overall: I would recommend this to any citrus fan out there. Very easy drinking.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.3/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.3/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Can at PKWY Marks. Hazy amber pour with thick fluffy head. Looks great. Faint fruity aroma, oranges. Taste is very subdued as well, light citrus and malt. Kind of weak, leaning towards watery. Hoping my next Nevada beer is better, 0 for 2 tonight.
Dec 08, 2023
Reviewed by snaotheus from Washington
3.42/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
2021-06-08
16oz can served in a can shaped glass. I don't see a date on this can, but I think I saw the date 04/03/21 on the other can in my fridge. Gift from my brother.
Pours a clear amber orange with a decent sized head, maybe a finger and a half. Some carbonation. Smell is greens, vague hop bitterness, lemon rind.
Taste is more vague hop bitterness, again lemon rind, might get a little bit of grain. Mouthfeel is dry and light. Overall...it's all right.
Jun 09, 202116oz can served in a can shaped glass. I don't see a date on this can, but I think I saw the date 04/03/21 on the other can in my fridge. Gift from my brother.
Pours a clear amber orange with a decent sized head, maybe a finger and a half. Some carbonation. Smell is greens, vague hop bitterness, lemon rind.
Taste is more vague hop bitterness, again lemon rind, might get a little bit of grain. Mouthfeel is dry and light. Overall...it's all right.
Reviewed by Scotchboy from Idaho
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap in Meridian ID. Icky. Clear pale golden pour with some off-khaki head lacing. Old school and full of malty caramel and smooth piney grapefruit. Somewhat dank too and fairly malty sweet throughout. Moderate bitterness. Drying finish. Somewhat of a one-trick brew but good for what it is. Old school? West coast? Malty? Just solid.
May 24, 2021
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