Tribute Double India Pale Ale
14th Star Brewing Co.
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- Style:
- IPA - Imperial
Ranked #457 - ABV:
- 8.1%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,481 - Avg:
- 4.17 | pDev: 7.91%
- Reviews:
- 174
- Ratings:
- From:
- 14th Star Brewing Co.
- Vermont, United States
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 49
- Gots
- 335
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
Notes:
Our Tribute Double IPA is a celebration of hops, pure and simple. A simple and smooth malt base serves as the stage for the hops to perform. Tribute has a beautiful golden color, an aroma brimming with citrusy hops, and a deliciously smooth hop flavor and dry finish.
Suggest storing and serving 34-42°.
Suggest storing and serving 34-42°.
Reviews: 174
| Ratings: 853
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Pivopijak from Washington
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
can into glass
Quite a crumpet looking, dimpled head of white, leaving lots of lacy residue, as it drops. Medium light golden orange, with haze, when one pours the entire can at once, clear if not, to the look. Good amount of medium toasted, caramelized malt aroma, lifting up the predominate aromas of guava, tangerine peel and some pineapple. There is a bite to this and a hint of alcohol, amidst the taste phase. Quite a good level of tangerine/ lemon peel flavor, with a fair amount of malt to tame the citrus peel bite, and keep it tolerable.
Sunday at 11:22 PM
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
can into glass
Quite a crumpet looking, dimpled head of white, leaving lots of lacy residue, as it drops. Medium light golden orange, with haze, when one pours the entire can at once, clear if not, to the look. Good amount of medium toasted, caramelized malt aroma, lifting up the predominate aromas of guava, tangerine peel and some pineapple. There is a bite to this and a hint of alcohol, amidst the taste phase. Quite a good level of tangerine/ lemon peel flavor, with a fair amount of malt to tame the citrus peel bite, and keep it tolerable.
Sunday at 11:22 PM
Shiredave from New York
4.37/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
No packaging date on the can.
Beautious clear, amber-gold, tight white head with good legs and retention.
The aroma is a tribute to all the malt in tasteless support of the Galaxy - Citra - Simcoe alpha acids citrufying the masses who flock to drink 3 letters they do not understand - IPA.
This has a warm and welcoming nose of freshly cracked grains steeping in a tun. Herbal and conifer notes waft in with a hint of fresh OJ. Sweet, nutty aroma with hoppy compliments.
The flavor is straight up old school IPA - balanced malt and hop character with the spotlight on the hop complexity. Rather than overshadowing and outshining, the sappy pine notes wrap around the pecans in toffee flavors of the malt, lending some heft to the medium bodied beer.
The finish is long, slightly dry, a lingering peppered lemongrass and a tickle of alcohol.
Well made. Great balance. Much appreciated.
Oct 03, 2021
4.37/5 rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
No packaging date on the can.
Beautious clear, amber-gold, tight white head with good legs and retention.
The aroma is a tribute to all the malt in tasteless support of the Galaxy - Citra - Simcoe alpha acids citrufying the masses who flock to drink 3 letters they do not understand - IPA.
This has a warm and welcoming nose of freshly cracked grains steeping in a tun. Herbal and conifer notes waft in with a hint of fresh OJ. Sweet, nutty aroma with hoppy compliments.
The flavor is straight up old school IPA - balanced malt and hop character with the spotlight on the hop complexity. Rather than overshadowing and outshining, the sappy pine notes wrap around the pecans in toffee flavors of the malt, lending some heft to the medium bodied beer.
The finish is long, slightly dry, a lingering peppered lemongrass and a tickle of alcohol.
Well made. Great balance. Much appreciated.
Oct 03, 2021
NiceTaps from New Jersey
4.03/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
16 ounce can in a cordial glass.
Lively golden straw color with a modest white cap that laces up nicely.
Citrus, pine-dank-earthy mix, dry malt, and floral and herbal notes in the aroma.
Grapefruit citrus and light caramel malt flavors. Some pine and herbal tea.
Medium bodied and pleasantly dry finish. Some hop bitterness and not very sweet.
Imperial IPA at 8.1 abv that drinks a bit lighter and not sweet. That works.
May 17, 2021
4.03/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
16 ounce can in a cordial glass.
Lively golden straw color with a modest white cap that laces up nicely.
Citrus, pine-dank-earthy mix, dry malt, and floral and herbal notes in the aroma.
Grapefruit citrus and light caramel malt flavors. Some pine and herbal tea.
Medium bodied and pleasantly dry finish. Some hop bitterness and not very sweet.
Imperial IPA at 8.1 abv that drinks a bit lighter and not sweet. That works.
May 17, 2021
harrypowers from Massachusetts
4.21/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy straw color with a small head that subsides to lacing.
Smells of malt and sweet slightly dank hops. Tastes sweet with grapefruit citrus notes and a mildly bitter hop finish.
Medium light body and carbonation.
Overall I would say this IPA is pleasantly understated in its approach to being a hop forward beer.
I actually bought this by mistaking its can for something from a well known Vermont brewer. Happy informative mistake!
Nov 07, 2020
4.21/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a hazy straw color with a small head that subsides to lacing.
Smells of malt and sweet slightly dank hops. Tastes sweet with grapefruit citrus notes and a mildly bitter hop finish.
Medium light body and carbonation.
Overall I would say this IPA is pleasantly understated in its approach to being a hop forward beer.
I actually bought this by mistaking its can for something from a well known Vermont brewer. Happy informative mistake!
Nov 07, 2020
Siriusfisherman from Vermont
4.06/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L: Slightly Hazy copper with a foam head, excellent retention, and good lacing.
S: Pine, sweet citrus, grass, crystal malt.
T: Big bitterness upfront that moves into hop flavors of pine, grapefruit and fresh cut grass.
F: Full bodied with a drying finish.
Overall: A delicious and we'll balanced double IPA.
Sep 28, 2020
4.06/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L: Slightly Hazy copper with a foam head, excellent retention, and good lacing.
S: Pine, sweet citrus, grass, crystal malt.
T: Big bitterness upfront that moves into hop flavors of pine, grapefruit and fresh cut grass.
F: Full bodied with a drying finish.
Overall: A delicious and we'll balanced double IPA.
Sep 28, 2020
tekstr1der from New Hampshire
3.67/5 rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hmm, might need to try this one again. Had on tap and it wasn't great. Pours golden with small white cap. Aroma is citrus, but also a mile off-putting dankness. Same with the flavor - perhaps influenced by other brews on the palate. Finish was kind of biting with bitter.
Nov 01, 2019
3.67/5 rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hmm, might need to try this one again. Had on tap and it wasn't great. Pours golden with small white cap. Aroma is citrus, but also a mile off-putting dankness. Same with the flavor - perhaps influenced by other brews on the palate. Finish was kind of biting with bitter.
Nov 01, 2019
dsa7783 from New Jersey
3.89/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at Revolution in Morristown. Pours a golden, effervescent hue with moderate frothing. Ardent aroma replete with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. Recommended.
Oct 05, 2019
3.89/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at Revolution in Morristown. Pours a golden, effervescent hue with moderate frothing. Ardent aroma replete with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. Recommended.
Oct 05, 2019
BigJayK from New York
4.7/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Good solid performer. Saw one in a glass at Mt Snow and then picked some up at a liquor store near Okemo. Didn't disappoint. I keep going back. Has a smooth taste and good finish.
Mar 06, 2019
4.7/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Good solid performer. Saw one in a glass at Mt Snow and then picked some up at a liquor store near Okemo. Didn't disappoint. I keep going back. Has a smooth taste and good finish.
Mar 06, 2019
npolachek from New York
4.11/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours gold with moderate lacing. Good balance between the maltiness and the dank hops. Strong tastes of citrus and good carbonation making this a pleasure to drink.
Feb 24, 2019
4.11/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours gold with moderate lacing. Good balance between the maltiness and the dank hops. Strong tastes of citrus and good carbonation making this a pleasure to drink.
Feb 24, 2019
Gatch from Massachusetts
4.39/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Union Brewhouse in Weymouth with my Dad! He had a Mainer Weisse from Night Shift. This is on the darker side of DIPA. A bit sweeter and more malt forward with a dank hop profile. Still quite fruity with some decent bitterness. More balanced than most trendy hoppy beers and a bit of a return to the original take on the style.
Dec 28, 2018
4.39/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Union Brewhouse in Weymouth with my Dad! He had a Mainer Weisse from Night Shift. This is on the darker side of DIPA. A bit sweeter and more malt forward with a dank hop profile. Still quite fruity with some decent bitterness. More balanced than most trendy hoppy beers and a bit of a return to the original take on the style.
Dec 28, 2018
dbrauneis from North Carolina
3.98/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours a hazy medium golden honey in color with moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass and moderate burnt orange + golden orange + golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a finger tall dense sudsy foamy bright white head that reduces to a medium sized patch of medium thick film surrounded by a large patch of very thin film covering the remainder of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of citrus/grapefruit, earthy, spicy, herbal, citrus/passionfruit, and dank/resinous hops over the top of just shy of moderate aromas of caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness.
T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit, earthy, spicy, herbal, citrus/passionfruit, and dank/resinous hops which contribute a moderate amount of lingering bitterness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp initially with a hint of dryness in the finish.
O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol. Enjoyable more classic DIPA - nice dank hop presence.
Dec 14, 2018
3.98/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours a hazy medium golden honey in color with moderate amounts of fine active visible carbonation rising along the edges of the glass and moderate burnt orange + golden orange + golden yellow colored highlights. The beer has a finger tall dense sudsy foamy bright white head that reduces to a medium sized patch of medium thick film surrounded by a large patch of very thin film covering the remainder of the surface of the beer and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Slightly stronger than moderate aromas of citrus/grapefruit, earthy, spicy, herbal, citrus/passionfruit, and dank/resinous hops over the top of just shy of moderate aromas of caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness.
T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of caramel + biscuit malts with a moderate amount of caramel sweetness. That is followed by moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit, earthy, spicy, herbal, citrus/passionfruit, and dank/resinous hops which contribute a moderate amount of lingering bitterness.
M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly crisp initially with a hint of dryness in the finish.
O: Easy to drink with well hidden alcohol. Enjoyable more classic DIPA - nice dank hop presence.
Dec 14, 2018
metter98 from New York
4.04/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: The beer is hazy dark yellow in color. It poured with a thin off white head covering the surface and a collar consisting of medium-sized bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of citrusy hops—grapefruit seem to stand out in particular—are present in the nose along with hints of pine.
T: The taste follows the smell and has flavors of orange and grapefruit hops with a touch a piney hops and a moderate amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of bitterness.
O: This Imperial IPA really showcases the aromas and flavors of the hops, as the malts aren't that prominent. It also isn't as heavy on the mouthfeel compared to other beers in the style.
Serving type: can
Dec 14, 2018
4.04/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: The beer is hazy dark yellow in color. It poured with a thin off white head covering the surface and a collar consisting of medium-sized bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of citrusy hops—grapefruit seem to stand out in particular—are present in the nose along with hints of pine.
T: The taste follows the smell and has flavors of orange and grapefruit hops with a touch a piney hops and a moderate amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied and crisp on the palate with a moderate amount of bitterness.
O: This Imperial IPA really showcases the aromas and flavors of the hops, as the malts aren't that prominent. It also isn't as heavy on the mouthfeel compared to other beers in the style.
Serving type: can
Dec 14, 2018
Dakin from Utah
4.12/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Thick and syrupy. Nice opaque raw honey look to it.
Smell: Pine, mint, pineapple.
Taste: Piney and fresh, almost tastes like it was brewed with mint or spruce tips. Bit of fruit.
Feel: Smooth
Overall: This is a very good IPA. I think I prefer the B-72 to this though. There's a minty-ness that isn't really my cups of tea.
Nov 02, 2018
4.12/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Thick and syrupy. Nice opaque raw honey look to it.
Smell: Pine, mint, pineapple.
Taste: Piney and fresh, almost tastes like it was brewed with mint or spruce tips. Bit of fruit.
Feel: Smooth
Overall: This is a very good IPA. I think I prefer the B-72 to this though. There's a minty-ness that isn't really my cups of tea.
Nov 02, 2018
whatthehull from California
4.57/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a hybrid glass from a 16oz can
A - Semi translucent golden copper, one finger frothy white head and lots of sugary lacing and legs
S - The sweet pineapple and pine are very up front, with really sweet yeast, musty malt/grain, super sweet hops, earthy flowers and awesome booze.
T - Wow, sweet boozey hoppy goodness, right off the bat! Lots of sugar with a slight dry bite, island fruit/flower hops, funky yeast, peaches, and all around just a radical DIPA.
M - Full body, awesome balance, awesome complexity, medium plus acidity and medium carbonation.
D/O - I can't believe I have never had this nor heard of it. One of the best IPA/DIPAs I have had, maybe ever. The taste, the look and the taste again. It is one of those IPA's you have had a million times, while still being one in a million. North Carolina BBQ chicken is really awesome with this one and pairs well with Rocky Road as well. Damn good beer.
Final thoughts - I want the price on this so I can give someone money to get me more. The ABV is perfect at around 8% and if I ever find this on tap, I may have died and gone to heaven.
Sep 19, 2018
4.57/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a hybrid glass from a 16oz can
A - Semi translucent golden copper, one finger frothy white head and lots of sugary lacing and legs
S - The sweet pineapple and pine are very up front, with really sweet yeast, musty malt/grain, super sweet hops, earthy flowers and awesome booze.
T - Wow, sweet boozey hoppy goodness, right off the bat! Lots of sugar with a slight dry bite, island fruit/flower hops, funky yeast, peaches, and all around just a radical DIPA.
M - Full body, awesome balance, awesome complexity, medium plus acidity and medium carbonation.
D/O - I can't believe I have never had this nor heard of it. One of the best IPA/DIPAs I have had, maybe ever. The taste, the look and the taste again. It is one of those IPA's you have had a million times, while still being one in a million. North Carolina BBQ chicken is really awesome with this one and pairs well with Rocky Road as well. Damn good beer.
Final thoughts - I want the price on this so I can give someone money to get me more. The ABV is perfect at around 8% and if I ever find this on tap, I may have died and gone to heaven.
Sep 19, 2018
GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire
3.69/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pint can that was canned on 5/14/18 opened on 5/20/18
A very light haze to the golden-orange coloration of the liquid. The head is totally white, clumpy, smooth and bubbly top hangs on for a long time before receding with nice lacing leftover's.
The aroma is clump of smelly hops, citrus, earthy, peppery, sweet tropicals like, pineapple, kiwi andva hint of mandarin orange. A light malty scent rides underneath with, dry wheat and grainy golden barley.
Although there is a juicy-hoppy element there is also a very west coast like bitter, leafy, high alpha acids effect that bring in a certain intense dry bitterness that you don't normally find in New England these days. In fact, there is some added peppery tones and a dry leafy bite in the finish as well. The juicy hop flavor comes in the form of tangy citrus and grapefruit, acidity is strong in this one. The malt gives an amber sweetness but mostly, grainy, pilsner-like malt kick. The dry-earthy bitterness really takes over eventually making this one seem large with ibu's. The 8.1 % abv is well hidden thanks to some medium level complexity in the hop and malty taste layers.
A snappy, then juicy first sip feels light, then medium as the malty effects kick in, a long, dry, earthy finish and aftertaste.
I would imagine there is a big hop "mash-up" for this Tribute. Peppery citrus and high toned alpha acids reign supreme here. Mid level complexity with a long, bitter hop effect keeps you sippin'.
May 21, 2018
3.69/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pint can that was canned on 5/14/18 opened on 5/20/18
A very light haze to the golden-orange coloration of the liquid. The head is totally white, clumpy, smooth and bubbly top hangs on for a long time before receding with nice lacing leftover's.
The aroma is clump of smelly hops, citrus, earthy, peppery, sweet tropicals like, pineapple, kiwi andva hint of mandarin orange. A light malty scent rides underneath with, dry wheat and grainy golden barley.
Although there is a juicy-hoppy element there is also a very west coast like bitter, leafy, high alpha acids effect that bring in a certain intense dry bitterness that you don't normally find in New England these days. In fact, there is some added peppery tones and a dry leafy bite in the finish as well. The juicy hop flavor comes in the form of tangy citrus and grapefruit, acidity is strong in this one. The malt gives an amber sweetness but mostly, grainy, pilsner-like malt kick. The dry-earthy bitterness really takes over eventually making this one seem large with ibu's. The 8.1 % abv is well hidden thanks to some medium level complexity in the hop and malty taste layers.
A snappy, then juicy first sip feels light, then medium as the malty effects kick in, a long, dry, earthy finish and aftertaste.
I would imagine there is a big hop "mash-up" for this Tribute. Peppery citrus and high toned alpha acids reign supreme here. Mid level complexity with a long, bitter hop effect keeps you sippin'.
May 21, 2018
Tsar_Riga from Indiana
4.03/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A pretty beer, dark orange transparency, with lots of white lacing. The nose is quiet, the flavor strong hops over malty sweetness. Not a lot of nuance in the hops, but pleasant. Tasty.
May 16, 2018
4.03/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A pretty beer, dark orange transparency, with lots of white lacing. The nose is quiet, the flavor strong hops over malty sweetness. Not a lot of nuance in the hops, but pleasant. Tasty.
May 16, 2018
Greywulfken from New York
4.5/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Random grab, 2/22/18 canning from this veteran-owned brewery in Vermont... Kinda medium orange-gold and hazy under a fat white foam top... Aromas mildly fruity with bold pine aromas sorting through... Similarly, on the palate, mild fruits, stone and citrus fruits suggested, but with a clean pine breeze and hints of mint... Caramel malts add a nice body and feel; smooth and soft, nice hint of resin stick to the roof of the mouth... Sweetness is mild-moderate, but so is the bitterness, creating a nice balance... Finishes with a nice aftertaste, bit of bitterness lingers behind, but rather clean and fresh... This was a real winner for me...
Mar 07, 2018
4.5/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Random grab, 2/22/18 canning from this veteran-owned brewery in Vermont... Kinda medium orange-gold and hazy under a fat white foam top... Aromas mildly fruity with bold pine aromas sorting through... Similarly, on the palate, mild fruits, stone and citrus fruits suggested, but with a clean pine breeze and hints of mint... Caramel malts add a nice body and feel; smooth and soft, nice hint of resin stick to the roof of the mouth... Sweetness is mild-moderate, but so is the bitterness, creating a nice balance... Finishes with a nice aftertaste, bit of bitterness lingers behind, but rather clean and fresh... This was a real winner for me...
Mar 07, 2018
RozzieBoy from Rhode Island
3.96/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
L - This was a bit strange. 16 oz. can poured into pint glass. Poured most of the can in, and first look was clear amber with one finger white head. When I poured the remainder of the beer, it appeared more Hazy in appearance. Not sure why. Decent lacing throughout.
S - Nice Citrusy smell with a mix of orange and grapefruit.
T - Bitter hops with moderate maltiness.
F - Medium body, fairly smooth with semi-dry finish.
O - A really nice beer. Liked how the smell retained all the way through.
Feb 11, 2018
3.96/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
L - This was a bit strange. 16 oz. can poured into pint glass. Poured most of the can in, and first look was clear amber with one finger white head. When I poured the remainder of the beer, it appeared more Hazy in appearance. Not sure why. Decent lacing throughout.
S - Nice Citrusy smell with a mix of orange and grapefruit.
T - Bitter hops with moderate maltiness.
F - Medium body, fairly smooth with semi-dry finish.
O - A really nice beer. Liked how the smell retained all the way through.
Feb 11, 2018
CNoj012 from New York
3.79/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
This beer pours a super hazy golden orange color with a massive, dense, foamy white head. Retention is excellent and there are tons of sticky chunks of lacing left all over the glass.
Smell is very subdued. Orange, citrus pith, pine and some sweet and bready malts are there, but they certainly don't jump out of the glass at you.
Taste is very similar. The flavors are a bit more pronounced, but for just over a month old I was expecting more. The citrus and pine are supported nicely by the malts and the finish is moderately bitter.
Feel is light side of medium, smooth and slightly resinous. Moderate carbonation as well.
Overall this beer is pretty good. I'd certainly not turn it down if I was offered, but it is very middle if the road and not something that I would seek out.
Jan 10, 2018
3.79/5 rDev -9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
This beer pours a super hazy golden orange color with a massive, dense, foamy white head. Retention is excellent and there are tons of sticky chunks of lacing left all over the glass.
Smell is very subdued. Orange, citrus pith, pine and some sweet and bready malts are there, but they certainly don't jump out of the glass at you.
Taste is very similar. The flavors are a bit more pronounced, but for just over a month old I was expecting more. The citrus and pine are supported nicely by the malts and the finish is moderately bitter.
Feel is light side of medium, smooth and slightly resinous. Moderate carbonation as well.
Overall this beer is pretty good. I'd certainly not turn it down if I was offered, but it is very middle if the road and not something that I would seek out.
Jan 10, 2018
Wasatch from Colorado
4.38/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Thanks goes out to colby600 for this brew.
16 oz. Can
Canned On: 10/09/17
My first from this brewery.
Poured into a Trillium glass a very nice hazy dark golden yellow color, very nice carbonation, with a very nice thick/creamy two-finger plus white head, which also leaves some very nice creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, very nice citrus complex (tangerine, orange, grapefruit, pineapple), with some pretty nice pineyness. The taste is very nice hoppy, malty, very nice citrus complex (tangerine, orange, pineapple, grapefruit), pretty nice pineyness. Medium body, ABV hidden very well, with a very nice little dry/bitter finish. Overall, this is a very tasty brew. Thanks Bill!
Dec 30, 2017
4.38/5 rDev +5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Thanks goes out to colby600 for this brew.
16 oz. Can
Canned On: 10/09/17
My first from this brewery.
Poured into a Trillium glass a very nice hazy dark golden yellow color, very nice carbonation, with a very nice thick/creamy two-finger plus white head, which also leaves some very nice creamy sticky lacing behind. The nose is hoppy, malty, very nice citrus complex (tangerine, orange, grapefruit, pineapple), with some pretty nice pineyness. The taste is very nice hoppy, malty, very nice citrus complex (tangerine, orange, pineapple, grapefruit), pretty nice pineyness. Medium body, ABV hidden very well, with a very nice little dry/bitter finish. Overall, this is a very tasty brew. Thanks Bill!
Dec 30, 2017
smcolw from Massachusetts
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Excellent lattice on the glass for lace. Modest to moderate head, but it lasts throughout the tasting. The color is gold with a mild haze.
The smell is mild. The strongest aroma is from the alcohol. There's a bit of pepper from the hop as well.
The flavor is similar to the smell except that the strongest element is an earthiness up front. The hop and the alcohol are more muted than the smell suggests. The body leans rich but the carbonation is also elevated. The aftertaste is mostly alcohol.
Nov 23, 2017
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Excellent lattice on the glass for lace. Modest to moderate head, but it lasts throughout the tasting. The color is gold with a mild haze.
The smell is mild. The strongest aroma is from the alcohol. There's a bit of pepper from the hop as well.
The flavor is similar to the smell except that the strongest element is an earthiness up front. The hop and the alcohol are more muted than the smell suggests. The body leans rich but the carbonation is also elevated. The aftertaste is mostly alcohol.
Nov 23, 2017
LeRose from Massachusetts
3.85/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The beer pours pretty much pumpkin colored with a fairly thin white cap, halfway decent cling after the head falls to a few rafts.
There is the typical citrus punch in the aroma, mostly grapefruit but a little orange sneaks in. Sweet malts, and a little resin, a little floral, a little earthy. More or less checks all the DIPA boxes.
The beer drinks smoothly. Surprisingly not overly bitter, definitely citrus heavy, but adequate malt to keep things in check. Gets a bit more floral as it warms up.
Sticky, but dry finish. Seems a tiny bit watery to me for the style.
Overall, it is a good beer, but not really in the upper echelon in the style to my palate. Worthwhile to give it a try.
Nov 20, 2017
3.85/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The beer pours pretty much pumpkin colored with a fairly thin white cap, halfway decent cling after the head falls to a few rafts.
There is the typical citrus punch in the aroma, mostly grapefruit but a little orange sneaks in. Sweet malts, and a little resin, a little floral, a little earthy. More or less checks all the DIPA boxes.
The beer drinks smoothly. Surprisingly not overly bitter, definitely citrus heavy, but adequate malt to keep things in check. Gets a bit more floral as it warms up.
Sticky, but dry finish. Seems a tiny bit watery to me for the style.
Overall, it is a good beer, but not really in the upper echelon in the style to my palate. Worthwhile to give it a try.
Nov 20, 2017
Tony210 from New Jersey
4/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep yellow with minimal head.
Bright citrus on the nose, some pine in the background. Dank with a fair amount of bitterness, some citrus shines through in the form of grapefruit, lemon, and some mango. Good amount of carbonation.
Solid DIPA, very flavorful.
10/24/17
16 oz can
4 rating
8/22/17 canning date
Oct 24, 2017
4/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep yellow with minimal head.
Bright citrus on the nose, some pine in the background. Dank with a fair amount of bitterness, some citrus shines through in the form of grapefruit, lemon, and some mango. Good amount of carbonation.
Solid DIPA, very flavorful.
10/24/17
16 oz can
4 rating
8/22/17 canning date
Oct 24, 2017
Dope from Massachusetts
4.11/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
9/27/17 canning date
A: Pours a dark reddish-orange. Good sized tan head. Head retention is okay with thin tendrils of lacing.
S: Lots of sweet citrus in the nose. Definitely got a strong malt base, plenty of caramel sweetness in there too.
T: Oh yeah, citrusy for sure. Sharp grapefruit mostly I would say. Lots of heavy bready malt afterwards with a touch of caramel sweetness. More grapefruit in the aftertaste with some herbal hops.
M: Medium bodied, somewhat sticky.
O: Not bad, a stout DIPA for sure. A bit one note with tons of citrus and bread and not much else. Well balanced and tasty nonetheless.
Oct 12, 2017
4.11/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
9/27/17 canning date
A: Pours a dark reddish-orange. Good sized tan head. Head retention is okay with thin tendrils of lacing.
S: Lots of sweet citrus in the nose. Definitely got a strong malt base, plenty of caramel sweetness in there too.
T: Oh yeah, citrusy for sure. Sharp grapefruit mostly I would say. Lots of heavy bready malt afterwards with a touch of caramel sweetness. More grapefruit in the aftertaste with some herbal hops.
M: Medium bodied, somewhat sticky.
O: Not bad, a stout DIPA for sure. A bit one note with tons of citrus and bread and not much else. Well balanced and tasty nonetheless.
Oct 12, 2017
WunderLlama from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Can poured into a snifter
One finger creamy white foam cap , settles to a dense rich layer . Some lacings
Hazy golden orange
Aroma of citrus , pine , resin and whiff of dank
Taste of citrus hops
Very smooth
Good beer
Sep 04, 2017
4.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Can poured into a snifter
One finger creamy white foam cap , settles to a dense rich layer . Some lacings
Hazy golden orange
Aroma of citrus , pine , resin and whiff of dank
Taste of citrus hops
Very smooth
Good beer
Sep 04, 2017
Tribute Double India Pale Ale from 14th Star Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
853 ratings
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