Atlantic Avenue IPA
Back Bay Brewing Co.

Atlantic Avenue IPAAtlantic Avenue IPA
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From:
Back Bay Brewing Co.
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 14.04%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
26
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 25, 2019
Added:
May 01, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  7
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Ratings by JWU:
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Reviewed by JWU from Pennsylvania

3.97/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz. bottle poured into a tumbler glass. Appears to be contract brewed.

A- A nice orange/light amber, some light sediment in the brew. A small off white head, not much lacing.

S- Maris Otter malt is immediately recognizable, and typical Citric/Tropical Mosaic hops.

T- A nice Maris Otter malt backbone is balanced by juicy tropical flavors. Yup, it's mosaic hops. Firm bitterness on the backend. Let it warm up, the hops don't shine until it has.

M- a nice light side of medium body, ample carbonation, and pleasant drying on the finish.

O- A very nice IPA, from a very small brewery.
Aug 01, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by flyersfan900 from Virginia

Jan 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by Larueminati from Massachusetts

Apr 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.99 by dextermcgurk from New York

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Beachops from Florida

May 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.43 by dsshuck from Delaware

Mar 29, 2017
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Reviewed by VeganUndead from Virginia

2.99/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
On tap at Chix in Virginia Beach, server has nothing to do with the beer, but couldn't tell me what the offering was, and after trying it didn't know it was an IPA. Not overall terrible, but didn't finish the pint. A beer, I've had worse, I've had many a lot better
Sep 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by VirginiaBeerMan from Virginia

Aug 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.18 by Buckeyeguy10 from Virginia

Jun 01, 2016
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.11/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Kind of "Meh" IPA. Looks good!!! Pours a hazy dull honey gold with a huge frothy head. Good retention and frothy rings of lacing on the glass. Kind of a vegetably aroma with some bitterness showing through. Flavor has some bitterness and more malt than the aroma hints at. There is a metallic aftertaste that is not so appealing. Mouthfeel is fairly light with some bitterness. Overall not that impressive an IPA. The label said it was contract brewed by St Georges brewery in Hampton for Back Bay. I don't know if I had an old bottle, but it was not that impressive.
May 26, 2016
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.15/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A: pours golden body with small white head with no real R&L
S: sweet, earthy smelling beer with some sweet, malty notes
T: sweet, earthy notes with some lemongrass notes
M: light and pretty crisp
D: nice M&T combo; decent, overall
May 25, 2016
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Reviewed by RobBEERto from Maryland

3.11/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Picked up the bottled version of Back Bay Brewing Co's Atlantic Avenue IPA. First noticed a very foamy head. Like other reviewers picking up the citrus notes. This beer is a nice day at the beach beer due to its lightness and mild hop flavor. One curiosity is surprising to read its 74 IBU as it does not rate that high with my pallet.
Mar 14, 2016
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Rated by breardon1776 from New York

3.18/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Average.
Oct 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by SonOfKyuss from Virginia

Sep 09, 2015
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Reviewed by johnnyd10vt from Oklahoma

2.33/5  rDev -33.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
Decent IPA. A little bit of a funky taste on the hops finish: not sure if it's the hops variety or some other flavor worked into the mix: not my favorite IPA, but would drink again for sure.
Aug 15, 2015
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Reviewed by hophugger from Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Nice IPA from one of my local breweries.. Cloudy gold in color with nice head and average lacing. Aroma is hoppy and very citrusy. Taste is piny, with some citrus and citrus peel, orange, etc. Mouthfeel is great, IBUs are more mellow than expected for what the can stated. Overall, nice beer, will drink again !
Aug 02, 2015
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Reviewed by uvachief from Virginia

4.18/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle. No idea when bottled. Looks like an ale rather than an IPA. Smells like citrus and hops. First taste is great. No bitterness. Sweet and citrus flavor with a tiny bit of hops on back end. 74 ibus are barely noticeable. 6% abv so a solid ipa. Very tasty. Easy to drink. Beach beer for sure. Excellent effort.
Jul 20, 2015
 
Rated: 2.9 by Zraly from Virginia

May 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by MarvinSnyder from West Virginia

May 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by drummerguy from Virginia

May 17, 2015
Atlantic Avenue IPA from Back Bay Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 26 ratings