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Prospect
Foley Brothers Brewing
- From:
- Foley Brothers Brewing
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
Ranked #82 - ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 97
Ranked #782 - Avg:
- 4.36 | pDev: 6.42%
- Reviews:
- 108
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 26, 2024
- Added:
- Jul 28, 2015
- Wants:
- 35
- Gots:
- 143
Double IPA brewed with Grain from VT & Maine. Packed 5LBS/BBL of Galaxy and Citra hops.
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)
4.39/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.39/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A-Thick white frothy head with a hazy inside of a peach yellow
S-Aroma Likely an older can I drank with alcohol burn on the nose and a background of fruit
M-Low end carbonation with a full body and juicy Lucious mouthfeel
T-Stone fruit and lychee upfront with sweetness abound. Alcohol level comes through on the finish with a smooth bitterness that lingers
O-Very lovely beer. I think I had an older can purchase that lost some of the fresh aromas and flavours that others had spoken about.
Jan 26, 2024S-Aroma Likely an older can I drank with alcohol burn on the nose and a background of fruit
M-Low end carbonation with a full body and juicy Lucious mouthfeel
T-Stone fruit and lychee upfront with sweetness abound. Alcohol level comes through on the finish with a smooth bitterness that lingers
O-Very lovely beer. I think I had an older can purchase that lost some of the fresh aromas and flavours that others had spoken about.
Reviewed by Jw13 from Massachusetts
4.22/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy orange that lets some light through. Rocky head that clings to the glass. Smell is citrus with a hint of bitterness. The taste delivers on that bitterness. It's not overpowering, but is a nice balance for the underlying sweetness. There's orange rind, melon and some floral notes that hide the alcohol well.
Oct 24, 2023Reviewed by DarkLordScott from Wisconsin
3.64/5 rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours the color of liquid butter with a thin head that leaves good lacing. Aroma is overwhelmingly lychee (if you don't know what that is, once you've smelled and tasted it, you won't forget it). Think melon. There's supposed to be pineapple and I suppose if I pinch myself, I can detect it. Maybe. Taste is...I'm not sure. More Lychee and a typical IPA. As the brew warms, it takes on an orange flavor. Not bad, but not perhaps enough to sway me over.
Jul 26, 2023Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland
4.68/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.68/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Poured from the can into a Spiegelau IPA glass.
Giant beaming huge what seems like an out of control head, but actually quickly settles into a manageable size. Still at fist full height and a head that takes over at first, it also has big retention and a light off white to khaki fine color. The body color is a beaming almost beautiful West coast like gem sensing clarity of bronze orange and metallic shine. Clump like lacing adds a real nice touch. It seems at first like a lost cause on the pour, but it's actually quite well settled in due time.
Real unique aroma. Hop forward blasting of floral and exotic fruit. A good hint of herbal dill pickle like character too which makes for a fascinating yet delicious combination. Spicy and dry, but fruit juicy as well almost like a real neat contrast.
The palate is just a serious winner. Liquid sensing molten touches of earth with a sweet flavor somewhere between minty earth, and a soft stevia that is dialed down on sweetness. Heavy green but with controlled bitterness and a mouthfeel that is like bitting into a baguette that is soft and chewy. Excellent floral like punch mixing with pine and herb bitter finish that sits so nice. Matching tropical juice of light pineapple, even a papaya that mushes and lingers in your gums.
Serious great tasting IPA.
Jun 30, 2023Giant beaming huge what seems like an out of control head, but actually quickly settles into a manageable size. Still at fist full height and a head that takes over at first, it also has big retention and a light off white to khaki fine color. The body color is a beaming almost beautiful West coast like gem sensing clarity of bronze orange and metallic shine. Clump like lacing adds a real nice touch. It seems at first like a lost cause on the pour, but it's actually quite well settled in due time.
Real unique aroma. Hop forward blasting of floral and exotic fruit. A good hint of herbal dill pickle like character too which makes for a fascinating yet delicious combination. Spicy and dry, but fruit juicy as well almost like a real neat contrast.
The palate is just a serious winner. Liquid sensing molten touches of earth with a sweet flavor somewhere between minty earth, and a soft stevia that is dialed down on sweetness. Heavy green but with controlled bitterness and a mouthfeel that is like bitting into a baguette that is soft and chewy. Excellent floral like punch mixing with pine and herb bitter finish that sits so nice. Matching tropical juice of light pineapple, even a papaya that mushes and lingers in your gums.
Serious great tasting IPA.
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
4.11/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.11/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Taster at Foley Bros. Cloudy golden pour, thin white head. Hoppy aroma, woody, pine, earthy. Taste is all about the hops too, although supported by some creamy toffee malts. Resiny, piney, sweet, sticky. Real nice.
Feb 17, 2023Reviewed by cjeep from Pennsylvania
4.59/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.59/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Don’t know if it’s a 97 but boy that’s some seriously good beer. What took me so long to find it? I have to admit I wish the Can was dated but the beer was definitely awesome
L: from the can and the can is subdued but stylish.
S: this is where it starts to get interesting sweet citrus maybe some pineapple very inviting.
T: taste is killer. Follows the nose and adds to it. Pineapple lychee touch of bitterness really delicious.
F: very smooth and very rich. I guess it’s the oats.
Oh: it’s a big winner. Gotta have more. Keep an eye out. But really they should start putting dates on the can.
Oct 09, 2022L: from the can and the can is subdued but stylish.
S: this is where it starts to get interesting sweet citrus maybe some pineapple very inviting.
T: taste is killer. Follows the nose and adds to it. Pineapple lychee touch of bitterness really delicious.
F: very smooth and very rich. I guess it’s the oats.
Oh: it’s a big winner. Gotta have more. Keep an eye out. But really they should start putting dates on the can.
Reviewed by harrypowers from Massachusetts
4.42/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.42/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours a hazy golden color with a long lived tall head and a lot of lacing.
Smells of slightly dank grassy hops and citrus.
Tastes of lightly tart grapefruit, orange and a bit of lemon with a barely bitter, slightly alcohol warm finish.
Medium body with light carbonation. Smooth lush mouthfeel.
This is a sneakily strong, very drinkable brew. Predominantly juicy but not overly so and well balanced with its tart and bitter elements. Well done!
May 15, 2022Smells of slightly dank grassy hops and citrus.
Tastes of lightly tart grapefruit, orange and a bit of lemon with a barely bitter, slightly alcohol warm finish.
Medium body with light carbonation. Smooth lush mouthfeel.
This is a sneakily strong, very drinkable brew. Predominantly juicy but not overly so and well balanced with its tart and bitter elements. Well done!
Prospect from Foley Brothers Brewing
Beer rating:
97 out of
100 with
502 ratings
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