Commotion
Great Raft Brewing

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From:
Great Raft Brewing
 
Louisiana, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #498
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
87
Ranked #15,488
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 10.51%
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
218
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 03, 2024
Added:
Dec 05, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  63
Our signature hop-forward pale ale is an easy drinker. This beautifully hazy pale ale is balanced but vibrant – bursting with tropical aromas of grapefruit and citrus.

IBU: 49

Malts: Pilsen, 2-Row, Bonlander
Hops: Citra, Mosaic
Yeast: House Ale
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Ratings by Jasoncpace:
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Rated by Jasoncpace from Texas

4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Apr 26, 2015
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Reviewed by Thomas_Wikman from Texas

4.01/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
ABV 5.5%, allegedly IBU 49

Look: golden with a thin white head

Aroma: It has a citrusy and floral aroma that I find pleasant.

Flavor: The taste is honey, pineapple, mango and grapefruit. It's fruity and fresh tasting

Body/Overall: medium body and thirst quenching.
Jan 03, 2024
 
Rated: 3.77 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Sep 23, 2023
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz. can. Has a hazy golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is juicy, citrus. Taste has plenty of grapefruit, light malts, a hint of pineapple. Feels medium/full bodied in the mouth and overall is a quality beer.
Mar 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Nov 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.27 by Napoli101 from Texas

Sep 04, 2022
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Reviewed by JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey

3.88/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked this up on my way back home from the left coast, at the Walmart in Alexandria, Louisiana. Never had anything from Great Raft before and this was a fun, easygoing take on an American Pale Ale that checked off all of the proverbial boxes from start to finish!

This had a hazy, golden hue to it with plenty of head topping it off. That took it's time to settle as the liquid was plenty bright and left behind nice, layered suds with plenty of spots in between the rings. Not a strong aroma to this although there were hints of orange, tangerine, and mango with some honey and candied sugar emerged in the taste once this fully warmed up. A nice presence of the malts ensured that this was full-bodied while the carbonation was mild, with the aftertaste being quite floral and sweet.

A bit of earthy hops were also lingered once this fully went down, as it would have been easy to crack another can of this open! Canned on 4/27, this held up well and would be a go-to the next time I was in the Pelican State as the amount of alcohol was spot-on for the taste. The hipster label, down to the "Drink real beer" message on it, was on par with the liquid as this was a nice first impression from these guys. Loved the balance here!
Aug 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.88 by socon67 from New York

Jun 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by BEER88 from North Carolina

May 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.96 by lonestarshield from Texas

Mar 11, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by Ox8840bo from Illinois

Mar 06, 2022
 
Rated: 3.91 by TrojanRB from Texas

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by jkermitj from Mississippi

Nov 02, 2021
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Rated by ColoradoRich from Colorado

3.7/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Grapefruit hint … like a lighter IPA
Aug 22, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by Curt3 from Ohio

Jun 23, 2021
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Reviewed by brewerburgundy from West Virginia

3.26/5  rDev -16.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
12oz can, tulip, canned 12/1/20.

Pretty white water-like pour of actually very hazed golden rod beer. The head is a medium bubble half to full finger with good retention.

Soapy soft grapefruit, mineral, light caramel.

Orange juice, slight citrus tartness, leafy hop, caramel sweetness. Pretty sweet with medium-low bitterness.

Very soft feel with low carbonation. Bit of a matte feel as well.

It seems like some kind of attempt at a NE pale ale.
Jun 19, 2021
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Reviewed by THE_VANDAL from Arkansas

4.17/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great balance between the green and grain. Easy green on the tongue, fruits of pineapple and Concord grape. Great bread exhale with moderate bitters and subtle sweetness. Screams for a heavy pasta dish alongside. Excellent brew from a dynamo brewery.
Sep 25, 2020
 
Rated: 2.95 by Argail from Louisiana

Jul 12, 2020
 
Rated: 3.47 by SmellsofMahagony from Texas

May 16, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 04, 2020
Commotion from Great Raft Brewing
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 218 ratings