Contention Belgian IPA
Wicked Weed Brewing

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Wicked Weed Brewing
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 5.34%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 2
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Dec 14, 2016
Added:
Oct 29, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Contention is a Belgian IPA brewed with wheat and crystal malts that are complimented by a blend of European and American hops. This beer is the answer for those who want a hoppy IPA flavor profile combined with the fruity and spicy characteristics of strong Belgian ales.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by jbfarris from Georgia

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by Jason_cs from Florida

Nov 28, 2015
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Reviewed by BeerDawgs from Georgia

4.28/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A growler purchased at the brewery on 10.31.15

L - Bronze with 1 finger of head, some nice lacing left all over the glass. No clarity

S - Hoppy with some funk. Citrus

T - A hoppy IPA with some minor Belgium funk. Perfect paring.

F - Well carbonated and well balanced.

O - An awesome BIPA. WW needs to put this one in the regular rotation.
Nov 07, 2015
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the brewery in Asheville, NC. I'm not a big fan of Belgian brews, but tried this at the recommendation of our server. Poured a cloudy orange-amber. An interesting blend of traditional Belgian ale with the American hop profile. Frankly, it tasted like an East Coast IPA with a tiny bit of funkiness in the background.

Close enough for my tastes - if I had to drink a Belgian, this would be my choice.
Oct 29, 2015