Listermann's Enter The Beagle India Pale Ale
Listermann Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

Served from a bomber and poured into a Weizen glass (it gets a lot of use - it happens to be a good size for around 22oz).

A: Dark gold. Decent head that dissipates but maintains at the surface throughout. Notice some yeast moving towards the base (it is bottle-conditioned and I don't mind the stuff enough to pour carefully).

S: Slight malt and a mild scent of hops and yeast.

T: Mildly sweet, but mostly dry. Hops are there but not distinct. Yeast is hanging around in the back.

M: Mildly to moderately carbonated. Nice body.

O: Not a bad IPA. A little plain in the massive landscape of American examples. Everything fits the style, but it registers a little dry, but without the sort of distinct hop showcase one would hope to find.

 

Pours a clear golden color with a solid one inch ivory head that lingers, eventually dissipating and leaving spotty lacing.

Fresh cut grass and caramel malt are accented by undertones of citrus in the aroma. Herbal and floral hops add complexity.

Flavor reveals a bready malt backbone, which is initially dominated by nondescript citrus tones. Grapefruit pith and orange emerge as it warms. Grassy hop character carries into the slightly bitter, peppery finish.

Body is moderate, with moderate carbonation, and a bit of alcohol warmth.

Overall, a very drinkable beer, but it's somewhat simple and a little too balanced. Not as bitter as most, and lacking in hop flavor complexity.

 

 

 

22 oz bottles, sans bottle date and courtesy of Nate, popped while watching the gubernatorial debate this evening.

Pours a turbid, foggy, muddy cider with a white skim that shows solid staying power. Lacing is decent, but this beer suffers in the looks department.

Faint creamy peachiness on the nose along with some cidery malt sweetness. Fairly tame to my nasal sensibilities.

Green apple skins, cider, and peaches. Moderate bitterness through the middle rides a modest, but firm, malt foundation.

Body is very creamy and amply carbonated with a nice feel.

Overall, this is an interesting, albeit slightly different, IPA. The peachiness is nice and the big fluffy feel makes this an enjoyable experience. Thanks for the opportunity, Nate!

 

Poured from bottle into tulip. This is my first offering from this brewery.
A - looks appealing, kind of a dull orange, almost pumpkin like. Nice 1/4 inch head retention with ever present lacing.
S - most disapointing of the criteria. Not much on the nose at all
T - solid, nice hop presence with a small bit of malt sweetness. Not much of the fruit sweetness, shows a lil bit of pine bitterness on the end.
M - easy to drink
O - solid offering, in the crowded arena of IIPA's, this is a good representation.

I was pleasantly surprised. They are a home brew supply so I half expected it to taste like a kit - with that overly sweet malt and leftover yeast taste. However, It had a crisp start - that lovely floral feel that IPA's tend to have, and a soothing bitter aftertaste that didn't stick around too long. I actually really enjoyed it and would buy it more if only I lived closer to their store! I'm hoping they start distributing locally soon.

A: Poured a hazy, and I mean hazy crimson red. It was topped by a finger width of head that stuck around. There wasn't a super amount of lacing; however, there was some.

S: I was told this was hopped with simcoe, and that seems to be true. there is that dank catty like aroma that is fused with pungent citrus notes.

T: The taste was strongly reminiscent of grapefruit, tropical fruits, and a dank after taste.This is one of the more unique IPAS I have had in awhile.

M: medium bodied--smooth and creamy.

O: Another fantastic brew from LBS!

 

Deuce to tulip. Pours an opaque copper. Color and bouquet are forgettable, but the taste is on point. Can tell it's bottle conditioned (and that's a good thing - at least until you get to the end of the bottle). I tried it while I was at a tsunami relief fundraiser at The Comet in Cincinnati, and im glad i did because I'll pick a couple deuces up next time im at Listermann's.

22oz bomber poured into a standard pint glass. Gave a loud pssh when opened and poured very foamy after going from the fridge to counter with little to no agitation. Pours a murky copper/orange that actually looks slightly brown higher up the glass where its wider. Light cream head that is very bubbly and lasting.

I get a lot of citrus notes in the nose. Very sweet with a little floral. It smells delicious. Remeniscent of PTE, but I dont want to try and compare directly. I really want to drink this after smelling it.

I taste the citrus hops in this as well as some malts in the end. I get some piney hops in the taste that I didnt get in the nose. This beer has some really enjoyable qualities. My wife says it tastes familiar so that is a good thing since the last few IPAs she has had carry pretty good reputations (PTE, Sculpin, Aprihop, Hopslam, etc).

This beer has some body to it and is noticeably more carbonated than the last few beers I have had. Not bad, but I feel the carbonation in my stomach.

Another good beer from Listermann's. I am glad to have gotten my hands on this and Ill pick another couple up the next time Im through. Id be happy to include this in some trades with anyone not local.

A: Cloudy amber color with thin head and minimal lacing.

S: Piney hops, grapefruit and malts.

T: Caramel malts followed by bitter hops with slight biter linger.

M: Nice carbonation, kinda sticky.

D: Decent IPA, worth a try. Easy to finish a bomber.

Got this 22oz Bottle Conditioned Beer localy at Listermann's Brewery and supply store.

Apperance: Nice pour and good carbonation with thin lacing. Deep Amber/copper Appearance.

Smell: Spicy citrus & piney smell.

Taste: Balanced malty upfront with hop bitterness at back.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy.

Drinkability: easy to medium drinkability could put down quite a few in a night.

Overall a pretty nice beer. I would buy again.