Samuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPA
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Samuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPASamuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPA
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From:
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.45 | pDev: 11.88%
Reviews:
133
Ratings:
618
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 25, 2019
Added:
Jan 12, 2015
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  206
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Ratings by fank2788:
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Reviewed by fank2788 from Connecticut

3.36/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
12oz bottle served in a pint glass
Light yellow in color with a thinnish white head that settles relatively quickly. The smell is mainly grassy and floral hop notes but it is backed by a bit of biscuity malt character. This doesn't seem much like an American IPA but more like it's British cousin with a bunch of grassy hop flavor but a good deal of bitterness that is not associated with any distinct flavor. The malt base is light with some light caramels and biscuit or cracker flavors and little overall sweetness. Pretty light in the mouth with a good deal of carbonation and a tingly character from the lingering bitterness. Maybe not as good overall as some others in the BBC's Rebel beer series but a decent session IPA.
Mar 20, 2015
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Rated: 3 by bdlusa from Texas

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Rated: 3.46 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2018
 
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Rated: 4 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by npdevil27 from Massachusetts

Jun 06, 2018
 
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Rated: 2.94 by TheIPAHunter from California

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Rated: 3.25 by ShepardCommander from Virginia

Apr 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by nmwhitehead from New York

Mar 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Feb 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by AMarkle6524 from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by McBraniel from Virginia

Dec 17, 2016
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Rollin', rollin', rollin', keep those bottles rollin' right outta here! It is slow going, but progress is being made.

From the bottle: "Bursting with bright citrus, grapefruit, and classic piney west coast hop character, this beer has a soft lingering bitterness and a lighter body overall. Our session IPA is brewed for easygoing days, so relax and enjoy!"

I Pop!ped the cap following another long day on my feet. I did not feel like dealing with any untoward accidents, so I employed a gentle pour. I followed that up with an in-glass swirl that raised a finger of foamy, tawny head with decent retention. Color was Golden-Amber (SRM = > 5, < 7) with NE-quality clarity, prompting a visit from the Gelt Gang of Mammon, Midas & Croesus. Nose had a lemony-grapefruit citrusy bite, but I remained skeptical since these Session IPAs are all-too-often all aroma and no taste. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was muted when compared to the nose. Yes, I tasted the grapefruit, lemon-citrus & pine, but it was like it was muted to the point that I had to go searching for it. Finish was semi-dry and frankly kind of bland & boring. They should make the American Session IPA its own category because it never measures up stylistically.
Nov 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by BeerMeister8 from New Hampshire

Aug 23, 2016
 
Rated: 2.76 by jlmontague from Connecticut

Aug 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.3 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by AllanPatchin1016 from Ohio

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.27 by Griphon from Florida

Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jun 23, 2016
Samuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPA from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 618 ratings