Dauntless
Solid Rock Brewing

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From:
Solid Rock Brewing
 
Texas, United States
Style:
English IPA
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 14.61%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
43
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 03, 2017
Added:
Apr 28, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
This IPA is a medium bodied, mildly bitter ale with a forwardly intense floral and fruity hop aroma balanced with a blend of European and American malts that lend a smooth finish leaving you wanting the next drink.
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Ratings by HardTarget:
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Reviewed by HardTarget from Texas

3.67/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Golden amber glass has good clarity and holds a sticky off white head that puts a lot of lace on the side of the glass. The foam on the second pour is a bit excessive, a long lasting 2 fingers.

Smell: Odd, like a butterscotch note, burnt sugar, not a lot of hop notes, some light grass and as it warms light citric notes.

Taste: The butterscotch note comes through pretty heavily and the hop notes don't. It ends up being around an APA in hop intensity. There is a sugary gritty finish that saves the day and wraps the other flavors into a good package.

Mouthfeel: Medium light body, low carbonation, slightly oily finish, a bit flat but into the "cask" range.

Overall: Pretty sure the butterscotch note is diacetyl, I would recommend letting the yeast process the beer a bit longer after fermentation (diacetyl rest). May also want to look at venting during the boil. In home brew, covering the boil can lead this way. That said, it's not a bad flavor, it's just generally considered a flaw. The beer ends up tasting very much like an English IPA, which given the title may have been the idea, but as you're a Texas beer, I assumed American IPA was the product I was buying.
I don't regret the 6 pack, but I think I'd try a different style next time I see them. I like my IPAs large and from the West Coast. This is a quirky Brit lost in Texas.

Worth a try to see if the flavor suits you.
Jul 29, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.61 by BdM from Netherlands

Feb 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by ovaltine from Indiana

Dec 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by tkrane from Texas

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by Tuck_leepulin from Texas

Jul 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by bundy462 from Texas

Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by Junichi from Texas

Jun 29, 2016
 
Rated: 2.25 by Bryan12345 from Texas

May 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by NeverSettle from Texas

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by zbooks from Texas

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by Lukebell15 from Texas

Dec 26, 2015
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Rated by Dmflan126

4.3/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Very tasty IPA
Dec 03, 2015
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Reviewed by vickersspitfire from Texas

3.31/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: Light burnt orange color with a mildly hazy body covered by a thick off white head that sticks around for a while, the head eventually thins out into a thick and dense lacing around the glass.
Smell: Light floral aromas followed by hops and strong grapefruit and other citrus zest fruits.
Taste: Spicy and hops dominate but towards the middle of swallowing the malts kick in and balance out the IPA. The citrus zest also come out a bit more as it warms up.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, crisp and very refreshing, fully carbonated.
Overall: This makes for a great introductory IPA
Nov 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by SmellsofMahagony from Texas

Nov 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by donspublic from Texas

Oct 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Jun 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by shroyer5 from Texas

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Leschber from Texas

May 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by cgrunin from Texas

Apr 17, 2015
Dauntless from Solid Rock Brewing
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 43 ratings