Flatback IPA
Iron Spike Brewing Company

Flatback IPAFlatback IPA
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From:
Iron Spike Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 8.9%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
16
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 06, 2021
Added:
Dec 23, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
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Ratings by CratesRus:
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Reviewed by CratesRus from Illinois

3.39/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This is a perfectly average IPA. Nothing to write home about.
L- Light gold-amber. Looks good.
S- Best thing about it. This is how an IPA should smell. I personally like pine notes, not much in this one.
T- This is an IPA. Hoppy. Crisp. Boring.
F- Crisp. Not overly carbonated. Not the smoothest but solid.
O- Solid IPA. You won't regret drinking this beer. I might buy it again.
May 28, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.9 by emerge077 from Illinois

Oct 06, 2021
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

4.04/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
12oz can. Hazy rusty colored body with a foamy beige head. Aroma is earthy, spicy, piney hops with bready, grainy caramel malt. Pungently bitter with a bold malt backbone: earthy pine, spicy & grassy hops, pithy grapefruit, bread crust, caramel, and toasted grain. Medium body, ample carbonation, pungent hop oils stick to the palate rendering a bitter finish. Awesome old school American IPA.
May 26, 2020
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

3.71/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I believe my old neighbor got me a can of this. It poured a hazy orangish with chunks. There was white head present that is leaving some lace. I HATE CHUNKS! The scent had nice pine and citrus peel notes. The taste was nicely balanced and easy to drink with slight bitter tart dry finish that gives boozy appeal. The mouthfeel is lighter in body with good carbonation. Overall it's ok.
Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.37 by ffshore545 from Illinois

Oct 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.24 by kricks77 from Indiana

Oct 08, 2017
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Reviewed by TPZEM from Illinois

3.85/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Pours a golden murky yellow with a creamy foamy head that lasts for a decent bit, but dies off relatively quickly. Some lacing, but not a whole lot with this brew. Smells very citrusy, mild maltiness in the background that is drowned out by the aroma of citrus, pine, and floral hops. Tastes a bit like a grapefruit mixture, and mild pine and floral hops in the background. Lighter body, which is a bit odd for the style, but definitely something that does not go amiss here. Overall. one of the better IPAs from a local brewery I have had the chance to sample. Recommended.
Aug 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by MeIquiades from Illinois

Jun 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by hoosier222002 from Illinois

Jul 02, 2016
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Reviewed by Dirtyhands from Maryland

3.77/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This beer is alright. Gorgeous color, sweet malt and generic hop bitterness. Nothing really unique going on here, but I'd drink this again. Could use more dry hopping character.
May 03, 2016
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Reviewed by moysauce from Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5
This was a goofy beer for me. Looked great. Smell was pleasant but nothing spectacular; very subtle. There was some really great citrus/citrus rind notes on the taste. The feel was very hollow and empty, however. Honestly, not a terrible local option.
Apr 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by KenProCo from Illinois

Mar 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.65 by daman1973 from Illinois

Jan 24, 2016
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Reviewed by jzlyo from Iowa

3.7/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aroma is pine, spices, hops and a hint of heat. The flavor is grapefruit, citrus/orange, hops and a long and mix of spicy/heat and bitterness in the finish.
Jan 23, 2016
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Reviewed by bigbeerfan from Illinois

4.22/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Look - slightly hazy, light amber.

Smell - somewhat underwhelming for an IPA. The expected hop aroma just isn't there.

Taste - citrusy but slightly soapy

Feel - as expected

Overall - Definitely not the worst IPA I've had, but nothing really stands out about it. Overall, it's a reliable brew and a nice refresher on a hot day
Jan 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.67 by Duff27 from Illinois

Jan 18, 2016
Flatback IPA from Iron Spike Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 16 ratings