Saint Of Circumstance India Pale Ale
Berkshire Brewing Company
- From:
- Berkshire Brewing Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- English IPA
- ABV:
- 5.7%
- Score:
- 85
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 11.23%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 48
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Sep 11, 2019
- Added:
- Apr 27, 2011
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.64/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
3.64/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
A: hazy; deep gold in color 1+ finger finely pored off white head that receded to a thin cap; cery nice lacing;
S: a combination of black licorice and stale coffee;
T: follows the nose from start to finish; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;
O: interesting; not sure how this combination of hops led to this flavor profile; would pair well with a burger or steak - especially one dusted with coffee;
Sep 11, 2019S: a combination of black licorice and stale coffee;
T: follows the nose from start to finish; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;
O: interesting; not sure how this combination of hops led to this flavor profile; would pair well with a burger or steak - especially one dusted with coffee;
Reviewed by mrhartounian from Massachusetts
3.67/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.67/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
An interesting take on an IPA. Appearance is what you'd expect from an IPA, but the smell is most definitely not. Lot's of whiskey and not a whole lot of hops from this one. Taste is sour with some of the whiskey coming through, not a ton of bitterness. I have to say this is a bit strange for me. Never had a beer like this one and as I am half way through the bottle I can say I am a bit ambivalent about it. A nice change of pace from the typical hoppy IPA, but not sure I would seek it out again.
Sep 18, 2012
Reviewed by mclynch from Massachusetts
4.5/5 rDev +20.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +20.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A surprising beer - aged in sour mash casks from Tennessee... hmmm, sort of begs the question! But wherever they got them, the sour is certainly present. Probably one of the best aftertastes I've ever had from a beer. Light and crisp, nicely tart, smooth finish. I absolutely love this beer and wish they would make more!
Jul 28, 2012
Reviewed by BostonHops from Massachusetts
3.68/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.68/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22oz bottle served in a standard shaker pint.
body is a slightly cloudy, dull amber shade; fairly aggressive pour yields a big 2" off-white head which demonstrates great retention and a lot of lacing. nose isn't as aromatic as i typically look for in my IPAs, but there is a distinct floral hoppiness to it. for the style i'd put the nose as about average, maybe slightly above.
flavor is interesting. definitely a unique take on the style, the question is 'good unique' or 'bad unique'... seems like i vacillate with each sip. very earthy and florally with some caramel and i do get a hint of smoke. ok, i guess i can dig this. medium bodied mouthfeel with average carbonation.
overall, i guess you could call this one a nice change of pace, a departure from the citric, piney IPAs i tend to gravitate toward. not something i'd seek out on a regular basis but i will be definitely open to more in the future.
(originally reviewed: 05-29-2011)
Jun 14, 2012body is a slightly cloudy, dull amber shade; fairly aggressive pour yields a big 2" off-white head which demonstrates great retention and a lot of lacing. nose isn't as aromatic as i typically look for in my IPAs, but there is a distinct floral hoppiness to it. for the style i'd put the nose as about average, maybe slightly above.
flavor is interesting. definitely a unique take on the style, the question is 'good unique' or 'bad unique'... seems like i vacillate with each sip. very earthy and florally with some caramel and i do get a hint of smoke. ok, i guess i can dig this. medium bodied mouthfeel with average carbonation.
overall, i guess you could call this one a nice change of pace, a departure from the citric, piney IPAs i tend to gravitate toward. not something i'd seek out on a regular basis but i will be definitely open to more in the future.
(originally reviewed: 05-29-2011)
Reviewed by beer4colin from Massachusetts
2.74/5 rDev -26.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
2.74/5 rDev -26.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
Local Ma. guy who loves what BBC does, full disclosure. I was very excited to see a new barrel offering....
A- A nice tawny oak, hazy, good pour into a pint glass. A good finger of faom and clingly lace.
A - This is what I am talking about!!! Whiskey barrels! As it should be...
T - Now we're talking about the elephant in the room. This is a barrel IPA but something went a tad askew. This is closer to a sour or a bad barleywine. Big disappointment.
MF - Doesnt matter at this point...
OA - This was a special offering to me from my fave packie (you know where I shop!) . Appreciated but, for once, finding BBC missing the mark.
May 22, 2012A- A nice tawny oak, hazy, good pour into a pint glass. A good finger of faom and clingly lace.
A - This is what I am talking about!!! Whiskey barrels! As it should be...
T - Now we're talking about the elephant in the room. This is a barrel IPA but something went a tad askew. This is closer to a sour or a bad barleywine. Big disappointment.
MF - Doesnt matter at this point...
OA - This was a special offering to me from my fave packie (you know where I shop!) . Appreciated but, for once, finding BBC missing the mark.
Reviewed by beer2day from North Carolina
2.83/5 rDev -24.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.83/5 rDev -24.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
COudy orange-to-red pour. One finger of light cream head. No retention and no lace.
Weak biscuit malt nose. Just the slightest hint of hops. Light tart fruit sneaks in underneath.
Hint of caramel malt and light strawberries come to mind on first taste. Tart, sour finish. Reminds me more of a mild than an IPA.
Very light body.
If you like your IPA's more malty and fruity, then this is the beer for you.
Mar 16, 2012Weak biscuit malt nose. Just the slightest hint of hops. Light tart fruit sneaks in underneath.
Hint of caramel malt and light strawberries come to mind on first taste. Tart, sour finish. Reminds me more of a mild than an IPA.
Very light body.
If you like your IPA's more malty and fruity, then this is the beer for you.
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