4 Pillars Double IPA
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery

4 Pillars Double IPA4 Pillars Double IPA
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From:
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.53 | pDev: 14.45%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
51
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 20, 2015
Added:
Apr 19, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  5
Hops: Columbus, Apollo, Pacific Jade, Galena
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Ratings by Sludgeman:
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Rated by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%

May 10, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.69 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by bigred89 from Maryland

Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Jan 20, 2015
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

3.66/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
With the soul of amber ale, but with the heart of imperial strength- this hop dominant ale showcases a wide array of classic hop flavors that are shed in a whole new light.

A deep and dark honey-amber hue layers in the glass, blowing off peppery aromas that are laced with leaf, stem, citrus and herb for a culinary artist's dream. Its creamy froth coats the early palate with toasted caramel sweetness, soon followed with pecan, biscuit and honey.

As the sweetness slowly recedes, the hop onslaught ensues. First of citrus pith and rind- lemon, orange and grapefruit lead the way. Trailing sweetness leaves behind the piquant bitterness of peanut skins, brittle and charred toast. But after that, the seeping bitterness of hops deliver the citrus, pine and herbal tandem that capture the essence of truly bitter beer.

Despite its imperial stature and the residual sweetness that the strength would suggest, the medium-bodied beer is picked apart with those deeply resinous hop spurs and relegates the sweetness to a far back seat. Mild warmth tucks nicely behind the gripping bitterness as the drying ale finishes with the evocation of softly toasted pine needle, cone and citrus peel.
Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by speedvagen from Ohio

Dec 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Quafftastic from Virginia

Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by craigyrex1985 from Virginia

Nov 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by EuphonicHops from Virginia

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by lillitnn92 from Virginia

Nov 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.68 by DougMurphy from Virginia

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.4 by Crazy4LegMoose from Massachusetts

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaymo18 from Virginia

Oct 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by atrocity from Virginia

Oct 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kmlund from Massachusetts

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Wattie from Virginia

Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Sep 06, 2014
4 Pillars Double IPA from Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 51 ratings