Clocktower IPA
Clocktower Brew Pub - Glebe
- From:
- Clocktower Brew Pub - Glebe
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- English IPA
- ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- +3 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.2 | pDev: 12.5%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jun 05, 2019
- Added:
- Mar 01, 2005
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
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This classic English style beer has a rich caramel color. It has a more complex bitterness than that of the other beers; however it does remain soft and flavorful. Our blend of four hops comes through as grapefruit or citrus notes in the flavour.
In order to balance out the extra addition of hops, the body is richer, fuller and sweeter. There are definitely caramel notes prevalent along with a degree of toffee and toastiness.
IPA's came about because of a need to keep beer from spoiling during the long voyage from Britain to India. This was accomplished through the addition of hops, which produce a higher alcohol content therby preserving the beer.
50 IBU
In order to balance out the extra addition of hops, the body is richer, fuller and sweeter. There are definitely caramel notes prevalent along with a degree of toffee and toastiness.
IPA's came about because of a need to keep beer from spoiling during the long voyage from Britain to India. This was accomplished through the addition of hops, which produce a higher alcohol content therby preserving the beer.
50 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews.
Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)
3.45/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.45/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
June 2019 Ottawa.Clear light amber with a modest head. Light citrus on the nose. Medium malt body with light citrus notes to finish. A very mild IPA.
Jun 05, 2019
Reviewed by eberesford from Canada (ON)
3.17/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.17/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a mid copper colour with a thin head and little lacing. Light sweetish aroma. Flavour mostly bready, some caramel with relatvely light grassy herbal hopping.
Sep 01, 2017
Reviewed by bylerteck from Canada (ON)
2.49/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.25
2.49/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.25
Pint at the Glebe location. From notes.
A - Fairly dark copper colour. Bright with mild carbonation. Two fingers of off white head left thick lace and half a finger of retention.
S - Leafy, citrus, bread, some diacetyl.
T - Weak flavour, yeasty, bread. Very odd for the style and the yeast profile is aggressive.
M - Good carbonation, light body, decent mild-ish bitterness.
O/D - Bad for the style. Very odd flavour and not all that drinkable. Rough. Didn't enjoy it.
Jan 26, 2014A - Fairly dark copper colour. Bright with mild carbonation. Two fingers of off white head left thick lace and half a finger of retention.
S - Leafy, citrus, bread, some diacetyl.
T - Weak flavour, yeasty, bread. Very odd for the style and the yeast profile is aggressive.
M - Good carbonation, light body, decent mild-ish bitterness.
O/D - Bad for the style. Very odd flavour and not all that drinkable. Rough. Didn't enjoy it.
Reviewed by Swedes21 from Canada (ON)
3.68/5 rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.68/5 rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served in a pint glass
Appearance - beer pours a dark amber colour, very clear with a decent amount of carbonation. the head was off-white, with some real good lacing.
Smell - this was your typical IPA just not dominant. The pine and hops came through well, along with a sweetness, possible caramel based.
Taste - Taste was good, i didnt find it strong or overwhelming at all. Almost lacked the real IPA kick. Had a good lasting feeling however, not much bitterness near the end.
Mouthfeel - with the added carbonation, it was decent. had a real good mouthfeel to the beer and was rich. the bitterness and pine kicked in a little more as well.
Drinkability - was very happy to walk in and see IPA on tap as the seasonal beer. the waitress made sure to warn me that this isnt a "keiths" type of IPA! Would go back again!
Feb 04, 2011Appearance - beer pours a dark amber colour, very clear with a decent amount of carbonation. the head was off-white, with some real good lacing.
Smell - this was your typical IPA just not dominant. The pine and hops came through well, along with a sweetness, possible caramel based.
Taste - Taste was good, i didnt find it strong or overwhelming at all. Almost lacked the real IPA kick. Had a good lasting feeling however, not much bitterness near the end.
Mouthfeel - with the added carbonation, it was decent. had a real good mouthfeel to the beer and was rich. the bitterness and pine kicked in a little more as well.
Drinkability - was very happy to walk in and see IPA on tap as the seasonal beer. the waitress made sure to warn me that this isnt a "keiths" type of IPA! Would go back again!
Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)
3.65/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
The clear winner in their lineup, worked out great on cask, though it was listed as a bitter-it is an English/USA IPA. Only lightly cold, they are learning from Montreal. Grapefruit colour with big foamy head, decent bitter taste with even some C-hop taste, creamy with lots of lace. Medium mouthfeel. Malty more than hoppy aroma.
Aug 23, 2007
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