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Homefront IPA
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- From:
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.15%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 11.92%
- Reviews:
- 31
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 08, 2020
- Added:
- May 22, 2012
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 17
No description / notes.
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Ratings by thebornotaku:
Reviewed by thebornotaku from California
3.95/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
First off, big thanks to my friend Jeremiah for sending me this from Texas. I live in CA where St. Arnold isn't normally available, and especially considering the rarity of this particular beer, this is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime event.
I will also start off by saying that it's awesome to see a brewery doing right by the soldiers. Operation Homefront is a great organization and I suggest that you check them out and help the cause. Now, on to the beer...
Keep in mind that this bottle sat in the back of various FedEx trucks for a week while it was shipped from TX to CA, unrefridgerated. Flavors and aromas may differ from those of a fresh, local product.
A- Pours a rich amber-orange color. A careful pour means minimal head, so I can't accurately gauge that. Crystal clear.
S- I pick off notes of orange and other citrus, a little hoppy but very sweet smelling. A little floral. Overall, very inviting...
T- The nose carries through to the taste very well. Not incredibly bitter but like I said, this beer spent a week in the back of a truck going from TX to CA so the hop flavors might be a little muted. Starts off with citrus sweetness, rounds off the backside with a little hop and pine bitterness but very little of it lingers. Pretty well balanced.
M- medium body, medium carbonation. Not much else to say. Appropriate for the style of beer.
O- Very good. As somebody who's a bit spoiled by CA craft beer, this one caught me by surprise. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but this paid off in spades. It's not the best beer I've ever had, but as far as IPAs go, it's up there. Considering the limited run and the fact that St. Arnold is donating 100% of the profits to Operation Homefront, you should go pick some up *now*. This is a very good beer that's helping to support a *great* cause. If that's not reason enough to buy it, I don't know what is.
Jun 18, 2012I will also start off by saying that it's awesome to see a brewery doing right by the soldiers. Operation Homefront is a great organization and I suggest that you check them out and help the cause. Now, on to the beer...
Keep in mind that this bottle sat in the back of various FedEx trucks for a week while it was shipped from TX to CA, unrefridgerated. Flavors and aromas may differ from those of a fresh, local product.
A- Pours a rich amber-orange color. A careful pour means minimal head, so I can't accurately gauge that. Crystal clear.
S- I pick off notes of orange and other citrus, a little hoppy but very sweet smelling. A little floral. Overall, very inviting...
T- The nose carries through to the taste very well. Not incredibly bitter but like I said, this beer spent a week in the back of a truck going from TX to CA so the hop flavors might be a little muted. Starts off with citrus sweetness, rounds off the backside with a little hop and pine bitterness but very little of it lingers. Pretty well balanced.
M- medium body, medium carbonation. Not much else to say. Appropriate for the style of beer.
O- Very good. As somebody who's a bit spoiled by CA craft beer, this one caught me by surprise. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but this paid off in spades. It's not the best beer I've ever had, but as far as IPAs go, it's up there. Considering the limited run and the fact that St. Arnold is donating 100% of the profits to Operation Homefront, you should go pick some up *now*. This is a very good beer that's helping to support a *great* cause. If that's not reason enough to buy it, I don't know what is.
More User Ratings:
Rated by sgt_187em from Texas
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
My first IPA. Noticeable grapefruit taste. Pretty good
Aug 08, 2015Reviewed by vickersspitfire from Texas
3.54/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Appearance:
Crustal clear body (light golden color with hints of amber), lots of carbonation and a thick white creamy head. The head sticks around for a while and is accompanied by a thin lacing.
Smell:
Grapefruit, lemon zest, slight banana and bready smells come through.
Taste:
Lemon zest and hops are up front, the malts follow and then the grapefruit sting kick in. The bitterness mellows out just after it hits the back of your throat and then a mild tart flavors kicks in during the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel:
Medium bodied with a nice carbonation kick.
Overall:
Not bad and well worth trying and good tasting.
Jan 20, 2015Crustal clear body (light golden color with hints of amber), lots of carbonation and a thick white creamy head. The head sticks around for a while and is accompanied by a thin lacing.
Smell:
Grapefruit, lemon zest, slight banana and bready smells come through.
Taste:
Lemon zest and hops are up front, the malts follow and then the grapefruit sting kick in. The bitterness mellows out just after it hits the back of your throat and then a mild tart flavors kicks in during the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel:
Medium bodied with a nice carbonation kick.
Overall:
Not bad and well worth trying and good tasting.
Homefront IPA from Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
174 ratings
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