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North Loop Brew Co

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North Loop Brew Co
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 13.49%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
220
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 15, 2019
Added:
Oct 18, 2012
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  51
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Ratings by tempest:
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Reviewed by tempest from New York

3.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Another single from Princeton's Liquors. Man, I had this back to back with Lift Bridge's Hop Dish and this beer can't quite stand up. The aroma has a mild floral apricot character and the flavor is most balanced. The sharp, piney hops are complemented by a toasty, dry pale malt, that while unusually big for an IPA, does taste good. The finish has an earthy bite, not soft like a lot of fruitier beers. And while it's not as hoppy as many American IPAs, it does has an unusual and interesting mix of flavors. Definitely worth a try.
Dec 21, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

3.52/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
a forgotten bottle of ipa so old now that the label says lucid still, not north loop, a name change which happened at least a couple of years ago. the beer unsurprisingly hasnt held up great, being an ipa and all, but it ends up drinking heavy like an american barleywine for what it is, and still has some merit, oddly enough. a lot of the hop bitterness has been retained, which is nicely set against a pretty heavy grain base for a basic ipa, probably oxidized and turned a bit sweet since it was brewed, but with the aggressive high alpha bitterness, it actually works. the beer has lots of body and a ton of head on it, really active and alive, which i guess lightens it up some. no infection or anything weird with the yeast at all either, just tired at this point. i suppose its not really fair to rate or judge a dated ipa like this, but its interesting to see how some age decently and morph into drinkable beers resembling other styles, while some just decay into oblivion. id like to revisit it fresh, it sure seems like its mighty robust on the hops, but i dont even know if these guys are making this beer anymore...
Feb 15, 2019
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Reviewed by snilsen13 from Massachusetts

4.01/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Unlike a typical IPA hop profile, that focuses on piney or grapefruit or "juicy" flavors, this beer piles them up and provides a long bitter flavor with a note of everything. For clues, the brewers offer only "4-pounds of hops per barrel''. The body and finish are fine for the style, and it looks like a solid beer - it has a healthy head and nice clarity. I could understand why this beer isn't a favorite for everybody - its could be too bitter, it has a weird label, nobody hypes it, it doesn't have a huge stinky smell. ANYBODY who thinks highly of Surly's IPA should give this a chance again. Maybe Surly woke up your palette.
Sep 26, 2017
 
Rated: 1.97 by Demi from Minnesota

Jun 08, 2017
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.74/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Cloudy copper color. One inch head of an off-white color. Great retention and great lacing. Smells of sweet malt, caramel malt, slight piney hops, citrus hops, slight wheat, hint of tea, and slight alcohol. Fits the style of an American IPA. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with an average carbonation level. There is also a strong bitterness. Tastes of earthiness, caramel malt, slight yeast, hint of biscuit, grass, citrus hops, alcohol, slight tea, and a hint of piney hops. Overall, good appearance and complexity, but aroma and body are average while the blend is decent.
Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.43 by Nolster from Minnesota

Jan 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Sep 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by kabagepatchkale from Minnesota

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by Chrispy_Creams from Minnesota

Nov 21, 2015
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Rated by SaraBubbles

4.8/5  rDev +27%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Yum :)
Nov 02, 2015
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Rated by tategotham from Minnesota

4.34/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This is my favorite beer. Eventually another will capture the throne. For now, this is my #1.
Oct 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by vande from Illinois

Oct 10, 2015
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Reviewed by Czequershuus from Minnesota

3.58/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
This beer pours a light amber with a middling head. The aromas are primarily piney and tropical, with an hint of citrus. The taste leads with tropical flavors, followed by a pine blast and lingering aftertaste. The mouthfeel is a bit thick, but pleasant. Overall this is a decent IPA, but a little dull and unbalanced.
Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by warmlager from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Aug 31, 2015
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Reviewed by creepinjeeper from Missouri

4.12/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle poured into a Lagunitas jar.

A good, standard American IPA by Fulton, sent to me courtesy of Hop-Droppen-Roll. Something I'd be happy to see in a restaurant setting, especially a wing place. Nice citrus, little bit of pine and enough of a malt backbone to pull it all together.
Aug 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Beer4Mike from Minnesota

Aug 24, 2015
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Reviewed by Wer34truh from Minnesota

3.14/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Small head with a dark golden color. Poor head-retention, but otherwise a nice appearance.

Smell is sweet, and citra-abundant.

Taste is quite bitter, with some citrus and floral notes in the aftertaste. Taste is light, with high carbonation.

This really didn't work for me. The combination between the high carbonation, and the intensive bitter-flavor, did not add up to an enjoyable brew.
Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

Aug 10, 2015
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Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 220 ratings