Pile Of Face
Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
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- From:
- Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
- Kentucky, United States
- Style:
- IPA - American
Ranked #2,758 - ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,761 - Avg:
- 3.83 | pDev: 8.36%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 17, 2021
- Added:
- Jun 08, 2016
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 31
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Notes:
What's the first thing you need to do when you start a brewery? Develop your logo, of course. With any potentially decent brewery, your logo must be a skull, it has to be a skull, you'll be laughed out of the room if you don't have a skull. So we went hunting in the area where all the great skulls have come from and were shit out of luck. By those fateful dumpsters all we found was this deformed neanderthal type deal, or maybe it's from an ape, and a big ol' pile of face. To celebrate our lack of success in finding a really cool skull, we are embracing another required cliché by brewing this American IPA. A modicum of simple malts provide the mediocre backbone to the mountain of various hops that are utilized and rotated throughout the brewing process. Look for dank overtones supported by various citrus and heirloom fruits. It's the straight forward fuckin' IPA that you always wanted from us. You lucky bastard.
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3.62/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by Nass from Florida
There is no date on the can although I do like the can artwork. The pour is copper colored. The taste is pine, mild grapefruit, & mild orange. cheers! B
Feb 17, 2021
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by Nass from Florida
There is no date on the can although I do like the can artwork. The pour is copper colored. The taste is pine, mild grapefruit, & mild orange. cheers! B
Feb 17, 2021
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
by KomodoDragon from Virginia
Pretty hazy sunset orange color. One inch ivory head, absolutely perfect lacing, although it did dissipate as it went down
Sadly, just don’t pick up much in the nose. Honey, maybe a touch of cinnamon.
Sweet honey malt in the front. Backbone adds a touch of spice , red pepper flake, dark cherry and a smooth long bitter finish with great depth. Mouthfeel is near perfect with minimal carbonation. Alcohol is apparent but not dominant.
Some great qualities to this brew. Definitely one to revisit.
Jan 03, 2021
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
by KomodoDragon from Virginia
Pretty hazy sunset orange color. One inch ivory head, absolutely perfect lacing, although it did dissipate as it went down
Sadly, just don’t pick up much in the nose. Honey, maybe a touch of cinnamon.
Sweet honey malt in the front. Backbone adds a touch of spice , red pepper flake, dark cherry and a smooth long bitter finish with great depth. Mouthfeel is near perfect with minimal carbonation. Alcohol is apparent but not dominant.
Some great qualities to this brew. Definitely one to revisit.
Jan 03, 2021
4.15/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by RandyHocken from Iowa
48 degree drink from can,,,, nice touch
Sep 07, 2020
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by RandyHocken from Iowa
48 degree drink from can,,,, nice touch
Sep 07, 2020
3.84/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania
Such a balanced tasting IPA the flavors are almost borderline subdued. super smooth and drinkable with tons of citrus and lemon hops flavors. Kind of forgettable in a way but still a tasty beer
May 25, 2020
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania
Such a balanced tasting IPA the flavors are almost borderline subdued. super smooth and drinkable with tons of citrus and lemon hops flavors. Kind of forgettable in a way but still a tasty beer
May 25, 2020
3.85 by cwd from Kentucky on Apr 18, 2020
3.52 by bpkrippner from Missouri on Apr 05, 2020
4.18/5 rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by JacobusFavier23 from Texas
Going "AGAINST THE GRAIN", pun intended, and reviewing this ale poured into a glass instead of drinking it out of the can as it suggests. Will add thoughts on drinking it from the can as well.
L- Pours a pretty decent looking ipa. Nothing too special. Glass hugging suds. Golden amber body color.
S- The smell is a strong, boozy, malty and buttery aroma, followed by a piney hop scent. Immediate thoughts that this will be a heavy sipper.
T- Wow, totally subdued. Very drinkable and sessionable. A complete different output than the aroma. Sweet malt, tart, bitter hop and chocolate/vanilla flavors. Flavors pull away for a refreshing finish. Tastefully and exceptionally crafted.
MF- Relatively light bodied, still very refreshing.
O- This IPA is incredibly drinkable and very well crafted. Not much else to say. The nose is great and strong, while the flavor is subdued and refreshing.
*Drinking from the can- I prefer from a glass personally, but this great beer is incredibly sessionable and sips well from a can as well. I could see myself enjoying this creative and interesting beer during the spring and summer as the warm seasons come. Will seek out again. (Also, the artwork and story behind this beer is great.)
Mar 25, 2020
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by JacobusFavier23 from Texas
Going "AGAINST THE GRAIN", pun intended, and reviewing this ale poured into a glass instead of drinking it out of the can as it suggests. Will add thoughts on drinking it from the can as well.
L- Pours a pretty decent looking ipa. Nothing too special. Glass hugging suds. Golden amber body color.
S- The smell is a strong, boozy, malty and buttery aroma, followed by a piney hop scent. Immediate thoughts that this will be a heavy sipper.
T- Wow, totally subdued. Very drinkable and sessionable. A complete different output than the aroma. Sweet malt, tart, bitter hop and chocolate/vanilla flavors. Flavors pull away for a refreshing finish. Tastefully and exceptionally crafted.
MF- Relatively light bodied, still very refreshing.
O- This IPA is incredibly drinkable and very well crafted. Not much else to say. The nose is great and strong, while the flavor is subdued and refreshing.
*Drinking from the can- I prefer from a glass personally, but this great beer is incredibly sessionable and sips well from a can as well. I could see myself enjoying this creative and interesting beer during the spring and summer as the warm seasons come. Will seek out again. (Also, the artwork and story behind this beer is great.)
Mar 25, 2020
3.84 by Jcarriglio from Florida on Mar 08, 2020
3.58/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by tone77 from Pennsylvania
A thanks to the legendary woodychandler for this beer. Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a dark golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of citrus, light tropical fruits. Taste is citrus, malts, melon, mild bitterness. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an enjoyable beer.
Nov 21, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by tone77 from Pennsylvania
A thanks to the legendary woodychandler for this beer. Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a dark golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of citrus, light tropical fruits. Taste is citrus, malts, melon, mild bitterness. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an enjoyable beer.
Nov 21, 2019
3.5 by archero from Texas on Sep 11, 2019
3.7 by mig100 from Texas on Sep 06, 2019
3.11/5 rDev -18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by Beejay from Virginia
A: A pale yellow brown in color, with a medium sized white head.
S: Melon and lime up front, very funky.Some grassy and herbal notes.
T: Light grapefruit, and resin bitterness. Perhaps a touch bitter too.. Maltiness is in there as well. But something just seems off about this one.
M: Medium body with moderate to low carbonation.
O: Overall this feels very small town brewpub to me.. passable as an IPA, but not extraordinary in any way.
Aug 25, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by Beejay from Virginia
A: A pale yellow brown in color, with a medium sized white head.
S: Melon and lime up front, very funky.Some grassy and herbal notes.
T: Light grapefruit, and resin bitterness. Perhaps a touch bitter too.. Maltiness is in there as well. But something just seems off about this one.
M: Medium body with moderate to low carbonation.
O: Overall this feels very small town brewpub to me.. passable as an IPA, but not extraordinary in any way.
Aug 25, 2019
4.06/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
by unlikelyspiderperson from California
Pour a richly orange amber/gold with a goodly bit of carbonation and a modest head that dissipates actively to a thing white layer.
Smell is rich with a malty sweetness up front and tropical citrus fruitiness on the tail end.
Taste leads with tropical and melon fruitiness, this fruitiness carries through morphing into a more citrus heavy presentation and trailing off into a grassy ness with a light honey note. Pleasant modern IPA flavors.
Feel is excellent, well bodied and nothing near thin but nicely crisp leaving the tongue clean and ready for another sip
Overall this is a surprisingly lovely and straight forward IPA from a brewer who usually has a twist. Nice modern fruity hop flavors with a decent malt body and just enough herbal/citrus rind bite to keep it all together. Very pleasant
Jul 23, 2019
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
by unlikelyspiderperson from California
Pour a richly orange amber/gold with a goodly bit of carbonation and a modest head that dissipates actively to a thing white layer.
Smell is rich with a malty sweetness up front and tropical citrus fruitiness on the tail end.
Taste leads with tropical and melon fruitiness, this fruitiness carries through morphing into a more citrus heavy presentation and trailing off into a grassy ness with a light honey note. Pleasant modern IPA flavors.
Feel is excellent, well bodied and nothing near thin but nicely crisp leaving the tongue clean and ready for another sip
Overall this is a surprisingly lovely and straight forward IPA from a brewer who usually has a twist. Nice modern fruity hop flavors with a decent malt body and just enough herbal/citrus rind bite to keep it all together. Very pleasant
Jul 23, 2019
4.61 by Rrizzo6 from Michigan on Jul 16, 2019
3.67 by blissfulNemo from Michigan on Jul 15, 2019
3.9 by kybeerdrinker from Kentucky on Jul 06, 2019
3.39 by AaronApack from Arizona on Jul 04, 2019
3.77/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MattDecker from Texas
Look: tree sap Amber color. Like the sap ball on the end of santa Claus' stick in Jurassic Park.
Smell: pine, a lot of sappy pine, some hop, little bit of citrus - just a little
Taste: pine, hop, hoppy pine, light-medium bitterness initially, medium bitterness after taste that stick around for a little longer
Feel: medium body
Overall: not that into piney-hoppy beers, but if I was I feel like this would be a go to. The overall score
P.s. man does this have a huge head on it ever time I poured it! Half the glass and doesn't subside quickly. Takes FOREVER to get a full glass, jeez haha
Jun 25, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MattDecker from Texas
Look: tree sap Amber color. Like the sap ball on the end of santa Claus' stick in Jurassic Park.
Smell: pine, a lot of sappy pine, some hop, little bit of citrus - just a little
Taste: pine, hop, hoppy pine, light-medium bitterness initially, medium bitterness after taste that stick around for a little longer
Feel: medium body
Overall: not that into piney-hoppy beers, but if I was I feel like this would be a go to. The overall score
P.s. man does this have a huge head on it ever time I poured it! Half the glass and doesn't subside quickly. Takes FOREVER to get a full glass, jeez haha
Jun 25, 2019
3.68 by Tivlavrie from Canada (AB) on Jun 09, 2019
3.77 by jakea from Wisconsin on Jun 03, 2019
3.97 by bylerteck from Canada (ON) on Apr 23, 2019
3.96 by Dillinger from Mississippi on Apr 16, 2019
4.04/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
look - thick untransparent copper color with a slight head
smell - citrus slight grain pine scent
taste - citrus but I cant pick up exactly what kind exactly besides something around an orange like taste
feel - creamy medium body and a light carbonation
Overall - different tasty beer
Apr 09, 2019
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
look - thick untransparent copper color with a slight head
smell - citrus slight grain pine scent
taste - citrus but I cant pick up exactly what kind exactly besides something around an orange like taste
feel - creamy medium body and a light carbonation
Overall - different tasty beer
Apr 09, 2019
4.46 by markallmon from Tennessee on Mar 17, 2019
3.82 by cgrunin from Texas on Mar 08, 2019
4 by Jame515 from Texas on Mar 04, 2019
2.77/5 rDev -27.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
by Jugs_McGhee from Texas
CAN:
Floral. A bit yogurty. I don't find the hop profile very inspired or effective.
Balanced but forgettable. Not an IPA that stands out in today's oversaturated market.
Low C (2.77) / AVERAGE
Feb 20, 2019
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
by Jugs_McGhee from Texas
CAN:
Floral. A bit yogurty. I don't find the hop profile very inspired or effective.
Balanced but forgettable. Not an IPA that stands out in today's oversaturated market.
Low C (2.77) / AVERAGE
Feb 20, 2019
3.56/5 rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
by jpd026 from New York
dunno if i got an old can but not worth $20 a 4 pack
Feb 14, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
by jpd026 from New York
dunno if i got an old can but not worth $20 a 4 pack
Feb 14, 2019
5 by Kwright from North Carolina on Jan 21, 2019
3.91 by mpolewan from Ohio on Jan 20, 2019
3.96 by RMW66 from Australia on Jan 08, 2019
4/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by rapayn01 from Kentucky
A generous friend gave me a tall boy can and it was quite tasty from a pint glass. Against the Grain experiments with all kinds of hop and flavor combinations, but this was a winner that I have not seen in the brewpub on my visits (which are not all that frequent). I've also had very good beers on tap that I've never seen in cans. This was a relatively standard tasting American IPA, but good quality.
Jan 02, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by rapayn01 from Kentucky
A generous friend gave me a tall boy can and it was quite tasty from a pint glass. Against the Grain experiments with all kinds of hop and flavor combinations, but this was a winner that I have not seen in the brewpub on my visits (which are not all that frequent). I've also had very good beers on tap that I've never seen in cans. This was a relatively standard tasting American IPA, but good quality.
Jan 02, 2019
3.2/5 rDev -16.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
by MacBrewin from Illinois
Can says 13/03/19. I assume that means best by march 13th. If your brewery has a can dating machine please just tell us the canned on date. I dont know how long you think your beer is good for, and i just want to know how old it is.
Unfiltered orange color. Not hazy, not quite clear. The smell is faint, sweet and hoppy. Tastes of citrus and stone fruit, but not a very strong flavor. Not bitter, not juicy. Overall its pretty forgettable.
Dec 04, 2018
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
by MacBrewin from Illinois
Can says 13/03/19. I assume that means best by march 13th. If your brewery has a can dating machine please just tell us the canned on date. I dont know how long you think your beer is good for, and i just want to know how old it is.
Unfiltered orange color. Not hazy, not quite clear. The smell is faint, sweet and hoppy. Tastes of citrus and stone fruit, but not a very strong flavor. Not bitter, not juicy. Overall its pretty forgettable.
Dec 04, 2018
3.78 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania on Nov 11, 2018
4.02 by flyingmick from Texas on Oct 26, 2018
3.77 by kjkinsey from Texas on Sep 17, 2018
3 by BdM from Netherlands on Sep 14, 2018
3.9 by LarrysDeerGut from Illinois on Sep 02, 2018
4.06 by kflorence from Texas on Aug 26, 2018
3.5 by Sammy from Canada (ON) on Aug 10, 2018
Pile Of Face from Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
161 ratings