Scarlet Betta
Pipeworks Brewing Company

Scarlet BettaScarlet Betta
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From:
Pipeworks Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 7.58%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
162
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 11, 2021
Added:
Sep 03, 2015
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  14
IIPA brewed with Raspberries and Honey

Duuuuuuuude... This beer reminds me. Once, I looked at a fish tank. At this medical place I go to? And there were these like beta fish just like fighting. And I thought, uh, that's a metaphore. Life for life. Oh. Yeah. I did shave my eyebrows. I think they're going to like just know when to stop growing. Like how do they know???? They just like stop growing when they're eyebrow length. My mind is blllllown.
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Ratings by Orlando:
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Rated by Orlando from Illinois

4.41/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Nov 30, 2015
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Bet if a full pint can's contents are poured into a clear glass Imperial pint mug, much will be divulged. Very little starts off well, as the head of a moderately chilled beer overwhelms the glass with its fluffy head. A big white fluffy head that recedes unevenly is most often the sign of less than below. average ale. Time elapse as the head ebbs and there's no glass lacing. This probably won't end up well. On other side, the color is a rich copper-amber with a nice brightness and density. The aroma is absolutely bold, you can tell you're going to get a dose of earthy and bitter hops. But the taste isn't boldly bitter. Instead, it's earthy and fruity, in a berry or cherry like way. The warning sides are on the can, "with honey and raspberry puree". But, even considering that, the overall is too sweet to be a good one. The taste aspect is good and has a little complexity But there must have been too much wheat in the wort, because this drinks very thinly, despite its other attributes.
Aug 11, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by NickThePyro from Washington

Aug 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.71 by Dkloubec from Illinois

May 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.65 by MonkeyPilates from Minnesota

Jul 14, 2020
 
Rated: 4.71 by mds1101 from Illinois

Nov 23, 2019
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Reviewed by rex_4539 from Greece

4.58/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
L: Very hazy amber/deep orange color, juicy, quarter finger white head, nice thin lacing, no visible carbonation.

S: Tropical fruits, hops. Smells wonderful.

T: Tropical fruits, blood orange, citrusy, slightly malty. Soooo good.

F: Medium bodied, full flavored and smooth.

O: A brilliant DIPA.
Oct 06, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.42/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Bottled September 2015; drank 9/19/15 @ the Yarchives.

Semi-opaque orange/pink appearance.

A rough pour yielded a huge eggshell head; a thick curtain of lace.

Raspberry & orange citrus notes in the nose.

Medium thick mouthfeel.

Raspberry & faint fresh ganja flavors up front; mild honey & faint grapefruit notes on the finish. No booze heat. Mango sweetness settled on my lips over the course of the session.

Fruit forward & balanced; about as good as a DIPA can be.
Sep 14, 2019
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

3.73/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
22oz bottle, hazy rose colored ale with a foamy beige head that holds good retention. Fruity aroma of raspberries, tropical fruit, light caramel, and honey. Bold flavors of tart raspberries, sweet honey, grapefruit, guava, and light caramel; but the main focal point is the raspberries. Full body, moderate carbonation, alcohol is warming and mildly hot at times, tart and bittersweet finish. I love raspberries and this was done well for a raspberry DIPA if you will, but it seemed to underwhelm for whatever reason.
Aug 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.89 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jul 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Jul 07, 2019
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Reviewed by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

3.87/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
This is power beer for the double IPA fans. Its syrupy, malty, and thick with a little tart to back it. It strikes me as a brew beyond it's ABV, would have expected to see 11% or so.
May 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.43 by RollDamnTide from Florida

Apr 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Dankacheese from Illinois

Apr 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.19 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Mar 18, 2017
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Reviewed by curtis6290 from New York

4.41/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look: Reddish Brown with a nice foam that lingers. (7/10)
Smell: Rasperries are first, followed by honey, malt, hops. (8/10)
Taste: Citrus, raspberry, banana, crisp, bright, really refreshing. (8/10)
Feel: Flavor lingers, but theres a harsh aftertaste on the palate. (7/10)
Overall: This is another great Pipeworks concoction. Wish I drank this fresher, but even after it was a few months old, it was delicious and refreshing. This is a raspberry beer. Get over it. It will creep up on you, but the taste opens up nicely. Would recommend this for sure. (7/10)
Feb 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.45 by malfunxion from New York

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Feb 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by TomMorris from Connecticut

Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Nov 28, 2016
Scarlet Betta from Pipeworks Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 162 ratings