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Waffle Stomper
Burley Oak Brewing Co.
- From:
- Burley Oak Brewing Co.
- Maryland, United States
- Style:
- Belgian IPA
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 10.4%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 13, 2019
- Added:
- Jun 18, 2013
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 13
Belgian yeast combines with American hops to create this unique IPA. Fruity notes from the Belgian Yeast as well as Citrus from the use of Perle, Simcoe, Cascade and Citra Hops. Dry Hopped with Simcoe, Citra and Nelson Sauvin.
74 IBU
74 IBU
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Ratings by briandaube:
Rated by briandaube from Delaware
3.96/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 17, 2015
3.96/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 17, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
4.34/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I am CANtinuing to winnow away at my backlog, especially of CANs, here at Chez Woody. The CANQuest (tm) is eternally grateful to my local, in-person trader, @tone77 for dropping off so many new & different CANs, including this one!
From the CAN: "Expressive Belgian yeast and distinctive Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops become allies in this unique, full flavored and aromatic Belgian IPA."
I was really excited as I Crack!ed open the vent on this one. I CAN't get many from these guys as they do not distribute & they are tough for me to get to on public trans. I CANducted a slow, gentle C-Line Glug that still produced two-plus fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, tawny head with not only excellent retention, but it was crating the kind of lacing that would take a jackhammer to remove. Color was a beautiful solid-Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose was redolent with the musty, honey-like smell often imparted by Belgian yeast! Yum. Mouthfeel was medium-to-full, not quite creamy, but big in the mouth & on the tongue. The taste was riotous, ranging from Belgian mustiness to the cattiness of naughty Simcoe to the citrusiness of Citra with just a hint of piney Cascade! Yum. This might have been a very good AIPA on its own, but the inclusion of a Belgian yeast strain propelled it way over the top! Man, this was outstanding, IMHO. Finish was super-dry, but not overly bitter, making it all the more better. I CAN see this as a nice Hoola In the Coola treat on 01 Febrewary! YMMV.
Nov 13, 2019From the CAN: "Expressive Belgian yeast and distinctive Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops become allies in this unique, full flavored and aromatic Belgian IPA."
I was really excited as I Crack!ed open the vent on this one. I CAN't get many from these guys as they do not distribute & they are tough for me to get to on public trans. I CANducted a slow, gentle C-Line Glug that still produced two-plus fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, tawny head with not only excellent retention, but it was crating the kind of lacing that would take a jackhammer to remove. Color was a beautiful solid-Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose was redolent with the musty, honey-like smell often imparted by Belgian yeast! Yum. Mouthfeel was medium-to-full, not quite creamy, but big in the mouth & on the tongue. The taste was riotous, ranging from Belgian mustiness to the cattiness of naughty Simcoe to the citrusiness of Citra with just a hint of piney Cascade! Yum. This might have been a very good AIPA on its own, but the inclusion of a Belgian yeast strain propelled it way over the top! Man, this was outstanding, IMHO. Finish was super-dry, but not overly bitter, making it all the more better. I CAN see this as a nice Hoola In the Coola treat on 01 Febrewary! YMMV.
Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.53/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a dark golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of yeast, light citrus. Taste is citrus, pineapple, pepper, some yeast funkiness, hints of alcohol, mild bitterness. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a solid beer.
Jul 13, 2016Reviewed by Dirtyhands from Maryland
3.84/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I see what's they're trying to do here and I wholeheartedly approve, but this beer is either old and the dry-hopping flavors have faded, or they need to change the profile. Belgian yeast flavorb draped in faded west coast hops. Would love to give this another go on draft or fresh, but currently this isnt a repeat beer.
Jul 02, 2016Reviewed by Surdu from Maryland
4.32/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.32/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a nonic pint glass. This ale looks like honey. Deep, golden, and foggy. Big and small bubbles speckle a white head about a the width of a finger. Unfortunately, the head disappears quickly. Smells of apples, pears, honey, some flower(s) I cannot recognize, peach, sour ganja, and cardamom. Taste is very balanced. Simcoe, citra, and cascade hops all steal the show but the real MVP is the solid malt backbone that makes this wholesome beer oh-so-drinkable. There is a lingering resin-y aftertaste long after the beer is finished. Mouthfeel is creamy yet spicy.
Burley Oak has won me over with this one, folks. Maryland is really up and coming with it's craft brew scene and this is the cream of the crop. On to my second one now.
Apr 09, 2016Burley Oak has won me over with this one, folks. Maryland is really up and coming with it's craft brew scene and this is the cream of the crop. On to my second one now.
Reviewed by rjd722 from Maryland
4.41/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.41/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Look: A dark, somewhat murky orange with an off-white foam head. Nice lacing and decent retention.
Aroma: As expected, big Belgian yeast funkiness with a pleasant citrus backdrop.
Taste: Belgian funk up front and somewhat peppery hops towards the back. Nice citrus undertones from the hops similar to the aroma, a really unique mix that doesn't disappoint.
Feel: Just the right level of astringency and bitter sweetness, the funk lingers for a bit. Minimal carbonation. An excellent Belgian IPA!
Apr 08, 2016Aroma: As expected, big Belgian yeast funkiness with a pleasant citrus backdrop.
Taste: Belgian funk up front and somewhat peppery hops towards the back. Nice citrus undertones from the hops similar to the aroma, a really unique mix that doesn't disappoint.
Feel: Just the right level of astringency and bitter sweetness, the funk lingers for a bit. Minimal carbonation. An excellent Belgian IPA!
Reviewed by beerjerk666 from Florida
4.09/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.09/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 16 oz. can into a Belgian tulip, no date on the can.
Look: Dark orange body with a thin cap of bubbles on top.
Smell: Definite Belgian yeast funkiness up front with lemon, orange and pine.
Taste: Belgian funk with citrus following and then a strong bitterness towards the end.
Feel: Full mouth feel with plenty of bitterness and funkiness. Minimal carbonation.
Overall: Really enjoyable Belgian IPA. Strong amount of bitterness from the SImcoe hops with a hefty amount of citrus from the Citra and Cascade. Really enjoyed this one!
Apr 02, 2016Look: Dark orange body with a thin cap of bubbles on top.
Smell: Definite Belgian yeast funkiness up front with lemon, orange and pine.
Taste: Belgian funk with citrus following and then a strong bitterness towards the end.
Feel: Full mouth feel with plenty of bitterness and funkiness. Minimal carbonation.
Overall: Really enjoyable Belgian IPA. Strong amount of bitterness from the SImcoe hops with a hefty amount of citrus from the Citra and Cascade. Really enjoyed this one!
Reviewed by Biggiekrock627 from Maryland
4.13/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.13/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Definite funk to this beer with complex layering of smells and tastes. Took about 3 or 4 sips to get everything and have it all come together on my palette.
Mar 27, 2016
Waffle Stomper from Burley Oak Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
62 ratings
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