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Samuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPA
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- 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:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 25, 2019
- Added:
- Jan 12, 2015
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 206
No description / notes.
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Ratings by fank2788:
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
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, 2015Light 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.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2016From 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.
Samuel Adams Rebel Rider Session IPA from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
618 ratings
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