James Cook IPA
Aloha Beer Company

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From:
Aloha Beer Company
 
Hawaii, United States
Style:
English IPA
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
+4 ratings needed
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 7.74%
Ratings:
6 | reviews: 4
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 26, 2014
Added:
Jun 10, 2004
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Brewed within the parameters of a classic India Pale Ale or I.P.A., our version boasts a burst of hops from start to finish, and is blanced with a sweet maltiness.

50 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Jason:
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.15/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Nearly reddish amber hue that dons a good bit of haze yet the lace is quite stunning. Uniform yet almost medicinal aroma of hops shadow the malt and fruitiness. Hops seem to be a bit cheesy with a pungent and old flavor to them, the malt is two demensional and draws not interest. Not bad, but certainly not an IPA I was looking for. I ordered a second pint to give it an other go but it was almost impossible for me to finish it.
Nov 23, 2004
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.4 by agandt from New York

Aug 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Beerswag from California

Jun 11, 2013
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Arrived with easily two fingers' worth of deep, tan head-foamy with great retention. Color was a deep-amber with NE-quality clarity. Nose was very grapefruit citrusy. Mouthfeel was medium with a good deal of grapefruit hoppiness on the tongue. Finish was dry, hoppy, and very satisfying. Great lacing throughout.

A second try, this time at The Willows:

A solid finger of medium-tan head with excellent retention. Color was a deep-amber with NE-quality clarity. Nose had a piney hop scent. Mouthfeel was medium with a solid pine hop bitterness on the tongue. Finish lingered with pine. Best beer on Oahu, IMHO! Well done.
Dec 24, 2009
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Reviewed by hopdog from Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Sam Choys in Honolulu, HI.

Poured a medium to deeper orangish / copper color with a smaller sized off white head. Aromas of floral green hoppiness, citrus and some caramel. Tastes follow suit. Light to medium bitter.

Notes from 11/03/07.
Nov 25, 2008
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Reviewed by atigerlife from Hawaii

3.7/5  rDev +6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This was their seasonal brew when I was there in February.

Poured a nice amber color with a medium head. Good lacing. Light carbonation was visible. Aroma had some hops.

Taste had hops throughout. Mouthfeel had a medium body and was nicely cleansing. Overall, this is certainly not a hopheads IPA, but I'm not a hophead so I found this quite enjoyable. One of the best beers here. It is not complex, but well balanced and quite drinkable.
Feb 20, 2006