Fairy Basslet
Pipeworks Brewing Company

Fairy BassletFairy Basslet
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From:
Pipeworks Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 6.65%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
93
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 03, 2019
Added:
Apr 28, 2016
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  8
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Ratings by Eman17:
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Rated by Eman17 from Illinois

4.09/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Jul 11, 2017
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by Jangoon24 from Illinois

Jun 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by sgttibbs from Minnesota

Apr 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by JeffSK from Wisconsin

Dec 19, 2018
 
Rated: 4.53 by NappyB from Illinois

Dec 10, 2018
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Reviewed by darktronica from Indiana

4.53/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Released October 26, so right at a month old. I may have found a new favorite IPA. Typical citrus notes from the Citra hops, and all of the classy elegance of a well-made Pipeworks DIPA, but with enough honey and pineapple juice to round out the flavor profile and give it a superb balance. IPAs and rauchbiers are the only styles of beer that my wife doesn't care for, but she deemed this one "acceptable." I will call that a ringing endorsement.
Nov 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by BeerLover99 from Illinois

Nov 22, 2018
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Rated by chicagocraft from Illinois

5/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This batch is fire!!
Nov 01, 2018
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled 6/24/16; drank 7/4/16 @ the Yarchives.

Semi-opaque yellow/orange appearance; champagne bubbles throughout.

A rough pour yielded a huge white head; strong, frothy lace.

Pineapple, grapefruit & fresh ganja notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Pineapple & mild grapefruit flavors up front; sweet honey & mild booze heat notes on the finish.

A touch muted & boozy for the fish series; I had high hopes, but this was good, not great.
Feb 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by jcb7472 from Florida

Jan 06, 2018
 
Rated: 3.91 by 22Blue from Kansas

Dec 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Dec 16, 2017
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Reviewed by JBowenGeorgia from Georgia

4.42/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured a hazy orange with minimal head.
Smell sweet, citrus, pineapple.
Tastes follows, citrus, pineapple, honey sweetness.
Feels smooth, medium carb, hop bitterness that balances the honey.
Overall another tasty Pipeworks
brew.
Oct 09, 2017
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Reviewed by BrewsOverHoes from Georgia

4.31/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours rather clear, with a nice lingering head. Aromas of honey, tropical fruit, pineapple. Tastes similar, honey sweetness upfront, followed by the pineapple and citrus notes. Great beer. Not heavy at all, and everything balances out. Bitterness from the hops tone down the honey and pineapple in harmony. Pipeworks does not wrong by me!
Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by Jsalz21 from New Jersey

Aug 26, 2017
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Reviewed by ScruffySouthpaw from New York

4.23/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Served in a snifter glass from a 22oz bomber.

Appearance: Cloudy yellow to orange tinted body with medium bubbles to the frame. Subtle white head rising under quarter of an inch.

Smell: Light malt scent with I fused citrus skin.

Taste: Complex sweet Tangy orange, it's literally a palate crusher. Not overly bitter, has heavy citrus undertones with smooth hops.

Mouth: sticky smooth lemon and tangerine. Has sweet finish which offsets a bit with a bitter bread feel.

Overall: Incredible gift from a great friend. Like the cherry on top to a great work day. Always in a glass my friends, Salud!
Aug 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by vabeerguy from Virginia

Aug 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.37 by REVZEB from Illinois

Aug 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Gkruszewski from New York

Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by AlpacaAlpaca from New York

Aug 03, 2017
Fairy Basslet from Pipeworks Brewing Company
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 93 ratings