Scepter IPA
Draught Works

Scepter IPAScepter IPA
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From:
Draught Works
 
Montana, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #650
ABV:
6%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,438
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 8.85%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
59
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 26, 2023
Added:
Nov 27, 2011
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  13
This hop monster shows no mercy. Seven insane additions of different hops create an assertive hop aroma of tropical fruits and citrus followed by fresh flavors of mango, pineapple, grapefruit and even coconut throughout each sip. Backed by a medium body and pleasantly pale-gold colored, this beer is brewed with 2-Row and caramel malts that can stand up to a beast of hops. Whether or not the Scepter Head actually exists doesn’t matter. Just don’t let her drink your beer.
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Ratings by SamuelMiller:
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Rated by SamuelMiller from Montana

4.21/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Sep 17, 2017
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.5/5  rDev -14%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Draft at Dillon Tap House. Dark golden, hazy, small creamy head. Light peppery, spicy aroma. Taste also centers on the peppers, with the malt and hops providing support for this thick, creamy brew.
Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by Lobina from Arizona

Aug 21, 2023
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

3.97/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Canned on: 03-08-23
Many thanks

A - Medium gold color with a thick layer of creamy white foam floating on top and moderate carbonation.

S - Some sweet caramel malt is poking through along with light sticky citrus.

T - Sweet caramel malt base is consistent throughout with resiny citrus, grapefruit, some pineapple, and tropical fruit over the top. Finishes with a moderate citrus bitterness on the very tail end.

M - Medium body with prickly carbonation and a semi-dry finish.

O - This is a rock solid IPA and at 3 months old this is drinkling surprisingly well. Very impressive!
Jun 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.54 by Ghrymm from Canada (BC)

Oct 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by GClarkage from California

Apr 15, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Feb 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.02 by Jaymgould from Minnesota

Nov 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4.82 by Biggamejames66 from California

Jun 27, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by rare_bird from Michigan

Dec 03, 2019
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Reviewed by Impetuous from Montana

4.3/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Golden, clear body with huge white head which is very durable and leaves a ton of lacing.

Flavors are pine, more pine, and a good deal of balancing malt. Carbonation is light and very nice.

Pretty damn good.
Sep 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.16 by IDABEERGUY from Idaho

Jul 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

Jul 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.77 by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

Mar 12, 2019
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Reviewed by TheBrewsky from California

4.23/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Canned 6/28/18.
L: Pours dark honey gold in color. Forms about a finger of a dense frothy cap which retained nicely. Heaps of residual lacing.
S: Pine, citrus, malts and grassy hops.
T: Full of citrus and floral flavor. Finish is bitter with resinous hops. Malt backbone is prevalent throughout flavor adding another taste element to the beer.
F: Excellent feeling. Carbonation is perfect for the style. Feels slightly heavier and full in body compared to other alike styles.
O: An excellent WCIPA. I would gladly drink again and I am grateful to have tried. Cheers!
Nov 12, 2018
 
Rated: 4.18 by hopley from Massachusetts

Sep 07, 2018
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Rated by Thankin_Hank from Texas

3.84/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On draft at the Montana Club, Butte.
Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.9 by EdFed from Illinois

Aug 08, 2018
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

4.18/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
June 2018...pours bright amber, light foam top. Malty caramel nose. Floral hints. Smooth crisp malty taste with a lemon citrus backed bitter. Even blend well balanced. Sweetness with bitter all in one. Quite excellent.
Aug 04, 2018
Scepter IPA from Draught Works
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 59 ratings