Manic Confidence
Deep Ellum Brewing Company


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- From:
- Deep Ellum Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- IPA - American
Ranked #2,770 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #19,616 - Avg:
- 3.8 | pDev: 7.89%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 14, 2022
- Added:
- May 21, 2019
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good


Notes:
None
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3.84 by LXIXME from New Mexico on Apr 14, 2022
3.71/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by WoodBrew from Ohio
I got a couple of cans of this beer from a mixed 12pck that I bought from my local meijer store. It poured a hazy golden with white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had bright bitter citrus notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bitter Tangerine and orange presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer.
Apr 10, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by WoodBrew from Ohio
I got a couple of cans of this beer from a mixed 12pck that I bought from my local meijer store. It poured a hazy golden with white head that is leaving some lace. The scent had bright bitter citrus notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with bitter Tangerine and orange presence. The mouthfeel was lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it is a great beer.
Apr 10, 2022
3.76/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by puboflyons from New Hampshire
From a 12 oz. can dated 12/20/21. Sampled Mar. 5, 202.
The appearance is a slightly hazy golden-amber under a linger, lacing-leaving white head.
The aroma is citrus and fruit with a noticeable bready barley grain presence.
Medium mouthfeel.
The taste begins sweet but then the grapefruit and other tropical introduce themselves. Overall, a clean and moderate finish. This one is more like a traditional IPA rather than a modern one.
Mar 05, 2022
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by puboflyons from New Hampshire
From a 12 oz. can dated 12/20/21. Sampled Mar. 5, 202.
The appearance is a slightly hazy golden-amber under a linger, lacing-leaving white head.
The aroma is citrus and fruit with a noticeable bready barley grain presence.
Medium mouthfeel.
The taste begins sweet but then the grapefruit and other tropical introduce themselves. Overall, a clean and moderate finish. This one is more like a traditional IPA rather than a modern one.
Mar 05, 2022
3.99 by TheHopsman from Nebraska on Feb 20, 2022
3.61 by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania on Jan 16, 2022
3.56/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
by barnzy78 from Illinois
12oz can
canned 08/30/21 CHAOTIC EVIL
thanks to Derek for giving me a can to try
L: hazy golden/yellow body; frothy off-white head slowly dissipates
S: lemony citrus but not much else
T: fruity flavors: lemon, peach, white grape, grapefruit, passion fruit; wheat
F: lighter side of medium for body, moderate carbonation, finish is modestly bitter but more tart than anything
O: pretty easy drinking beer, especially for 8% - goes down more like a session IPA, which could prove to be dangerous with this one
Dec 30, 2021
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
by barnzy78 from Illinois
12oz can
canned 08/30/21 CHAOTIC EVIL
thanks to Derek for giving me a can to try
L: hazy golden/yellow body; frothy off-white head slowly dissipates
S: lemony citrus but not much else
T: fruity flavors: lemon, peach, white grape, grapefruit, passion fruit; wheat
F: lighter side of medium for body, moderate carbonation, finish is modestly bitter but more tart than anything
O: pretty easy drinking beer, especially for 8% - goes down more like a session IPA, which could prove to be dangerous with this one
Dec 30, 2021
4.01 by desint from Belgium on Dec 22, 2021
3.75 by NickThePyro from Washington on Dec 22, 2021
3/5 rDev -21.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania
more bitter & punchy than juicy, not working for my palate.
Nov 06, 2021
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania
more bitter & punchy than juicy, not working for my palate.
Nov 06, 2021
3.91/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Captain69 from Illinois
citrusy crisp ipa tones of oranges and pineapple enjoyable and refreshing
Sep 10, 2021
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Captain69 from Illinois
citrusy crisp ipa tones of oranges and pineapple enjoyable and refreshing
Sep 10, 2021
3.75/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Dr_Gonzo from Kentucky
Poured into a tall clear pint glass. Appearance is a goldenrod color, with about a finger's worth of head and decent lacing and retention.
Aroma: tropical and citrusy. Notes of pineapple, mango, orange, tangerine, peach, and a little bit of fruit punch.
Really tasting the fruit punch on the palette, with some dry hoppy notes in the mixture too. Pretty sweet, chilling-tasting beer and the fruit notes mentioned in the aroma play with the fruit punch. Body is medium-light.
Sep 03, 2021
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Dr_Gonzo from Kentucky
Poured into a tall clear pint glass. Appearance is a goldenrod color, with about a finger's worth of head and decent lacing and retention.
Aroma: tropical and citrusy. Notes of pineapple, mango, orange, tangerine, peach, and a little bit of fruit punch.
Really tasting the fruit punch on the palette, with some dry hoppy notes in the mixture too. Pretty sweet, chilling-tasting beer and the fruit notes mentioned in the aroma play with the fruit punch. Body is medium-light.
Sep 03, 2021
3.52/5 rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
Look - pale yellow with a very slight haze and a white head and lacing
Smell - tropical hop smell
Taste - light tropical not to bitter ipa
Feel - medium most with a lighter carb
Overall - pretty easy going tropical ipa
Aug 24, 2021
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
Look - pale yellow with a very slight haze and a white head and lacing
Smell - tropical hop smell
Taste - light tropical not to bitter ipa
Feel - medium most with a lighter carb
Overall - pretty easy going tropical ipa
Aug 24, 2021
3.96 by RPBeerdude from Colorado on Jun 30, 2021
3.69 by Pro_Magnon from Texas on Apr 07, 2021
4.03/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by BiologyBob from Texas
Hazy golden color with a thin white head. Hoppy on the nose with bubbles. The can has awesome art, but I am not sure about the statement on the top, "sunny and juicy IPA with notes of fruit punch and sweet bitterness." I could pretend there is some pineapple here, but I still can't find the fruit punch. Bitter, yes, sweet, no. The bitter notes are as expected for an IPA. Nevertheless, this is an enjoyable and drinkable IPA.
Apr 02, 2021
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by BiologyBob from Texas
Hazy golden color with a thin white head. Hoppy on the nose with bubbles. The can has awesome art, but I am not sure about the statement on the top, "sunny and juicy IPA with notes of fruit punch and sweet bitterness." I could pretend there is some pineapple here, but I still can't find the fruit punch. Bitter, yes, sweet, no. The bitter notes are as expected for an IPA. Nevertheless, this is an enjoyable and drinkable IPA.
Apr 02, 2021
3.25 by bundy462 from Texas on Aug 15, 2020
4.12/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Thankin_Hank from Texas
It was fresh 5/19/2020 and pours a slightly hazy orange color with a thin head and lots of carbonation. A nice citrus, pineapple aroma. Taste is light, citrus, orange, pineapple with a slightly dry finish. Mouthfeel is thin and leaves a nice hop presence on the tongue. Overall fairly tasty and delightful for a 6.5% ABV beer.
Jun 16, 2020
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Thankin_Hank from Texas
It was fresh 5/19/2020 and pours a slightly hazy orange color with a thin head and lots of carbonation. A nice citrus, pineapple aroma. Taste is light, citrus, orange, pineapple with a slightly dry finish. Mouthfeel is thin and leaves a nice hop presence on the tongue. Overall fairly tasty and delightful for a 6.5% ABV beer.
Jun 16, 2020
3.78 by StArnoldFan from Texas on Jun 02, 2020
4.25 by Mortarforker from Texas on Apr 24, 2020
3.5 by archero from Texas on Mar 31, 2020
4.07 by Techichi from Texas on Mar 19, 2020
3.75 by Gagnonsux from Texas on Mar 14, 2020
4.13 by cgrunin from Texas on Mar 05, 2020
4.25/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by brewerburgundy from Virginia
Tulip at Funky Town Fermentorium.
Opaquely hazed hop juice. Hardly any room left for the head, but it looks like a nice off white rendition.
Pineapple, mango, peach with juice dripping from every fruit the aroma conjures up in my minds eye. Sweet, sticky, hop heaven.
The flavors are explosive; like fruit shaped bottle rockets. There goes a pineapple! A flaming mango! The only downside is alcohol that becomes apparent as it warms, begetting some alcohol bitterness.
The body is very smooth and the carbonation is tight. Well done.
This is a hazy IPA that delivers on all fronts. That alcohol is the only drawback to me and everything else is so good that it’s not too distracting.
May 21, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by brewerburgundy from Virginia
Tulip at Funky Town Fermentorium.
Opaquely hazed hop juice. Hardly any room left for the head, but it looks like a nice off white rendition.
Pineapple, mango, peach with juice dripping from every fruit the aroma conjures up in my minds eye. Sweet, sticky, hop heaven.
The flavors are explosive; like fruit shaped bottle rockets. There goes a pineapple! A flaming mango! The only downside is alcohol that becomes apparent as it warms, begetting some alcohol bitterness.
The body is very smooth and the carbonation is tight. Well done.
This is a hazy IPA that delivers on all fronts. That alcohol is the only drawback to me and everything else is so good that it’s not too distracting.
May 21, 2019
Manic Confidence from Deep Ellum Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
24 ratings