Crazy Straws
Marz Community Brewing

Crazy StrawsCrazy Straws
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From:
Marz Community Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 7.32%
Ratings:
15 | reviews: 5
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Jan 06, 2019
Added:
Jan 04, 2018
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 3.94 by BeerLover99 from Illinois

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by soze47 from Massachusetts

Dec 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.64 by robotic_being from Illinois

Jul 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by akk14 from Illinois

Jun 25, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by emerge077 from Illinois

Jun 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.22 by maz from Illinois

Jun 15, 2018
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Reviewed by daOnlyBG from Illinois

4.45/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
I have successfully chased down and tried some of the country's (USA) most elusive, limited production IPAs. In my humble opinion, "Crazy Straws" is among them and appears to be substantially underrated. IPA drinkers who are looking for a little more personality than a standard IPA but perhaps not as much hops as an Imperial IPA will find that Marz's brew hits a sweet spot in between the two. The feel upon first drinking the beer is consistent with the finish, and the profile include just enough citrus for a refreshing taste, but nowhere near overbearing. The bottle is a minimalist piece of art, with the pour appearance reflecting an inviting shade of bright gold.

If I could determine my own rankings, I'd give:
(20% weight) Look: 4.3
(20% weight) Smell: 4.3
(30% weight) Taste: 4.4
(30% weight) Feel: 4.8

Overall: 4.48
Feb 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by FBarber from Illinois

Feb 04, 2018
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Rated by Buttonwood from Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev -17.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
@ Bangers and Lace. Chicago. Not much.
Jan 19, 2018
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Reviewed by vikingpillager from Illinois

3.61/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I was hoping for a lot more from this beer.. It definitely looks and smells like a Marz beer, but it has the terrible lactose-y mouthfeel that I personally do not like. Not awful but I couldn't finish it.
Jan 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Jan 09, 2018
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Released 6/9/18; drank 6/14/18 @ the Yarchives.

Opaque orange rust appearance.

A violent pour yielded a nice eggshell head; nice tree-rung lace.

Bubblegum, grapefruit & dry grass notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Bubblegum, grapefruit & dry grass flavors; not my go-to NE IPA profile, but this hung together very well. Enjoyable.
Jan 08, 2018
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

4.21/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz can, über fresh & canned on 01/03/18. Murky, murky apricot nectar colored ale with a tall, foamy off-white head that leaves tons of lacing on the glass. Floral and fruity aroma; nectarine, peach, mango, orange, lemon-lime, and passion fruit. Super juicy flavors, all similar to aroma. Full, creamy body, modestly bitter finish. Good NE IPA - I'd drink this again.
Jan 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by krome from Illinois

Jan 06, 2018
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Reviewed by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Tasted in a Spiegelau IPA glass from a 12 fl oz can on January 5, 2018. Canned on 1/03/18. Look is hazy caramel orange with a thick cream colored head and lingering lacing. Smell and taste is orange citrus and tropical fruit. Feel is creamy and smooth.
Jan 06, 2018