Holy L
West O Beer

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From:
West O Beer
 
Iowa, United States
Style:
India Pale Lager (IPL)
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.84 | pDev: 6.51%
Ratings:
15 | reviews: 5
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Aug 02, 2018
Added:
Jul 27, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
We let the clean flavor of a lager collide with the classic hops of an IPA. It’s obsessionable. So have another.

35 IBU
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Rated: 3.54 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Aug 02, 2018
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Reviewed by dcotom from Iowa

4.07/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from 12-ounce bottle into mug. Clear, pale golden color with thin white head that dissipated rather quickly. Brewer's notes state that this is brewed with 100% Golden Promise malt, plus Cascade and Centennial hops. Aromas of light malts and biscuit, with hints of yeast and some earthy notes. These carry over to the palate, with lots of hop bitterness. The finish is crisp, with some lingering bitterness on the aftertaste. This is a very well-made pale lager, balanced and tasty with hop character that is assertive without being overpowering. Another fine effort from West O.
Aug 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.61 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jul 01, 2016
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Reviewed by Victory_Sabre1973 from Minnesota

3.71/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Murky golden pour, with a moderate, frothy head. The nose has some citrus to it from the hops. The beer has a very slight, but still there, hops profile. Delicious.
Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by nuebs from South Dakota

Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by jaydoc from Kansas

Aug 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by weezarc from Maryland

May 16, 2015
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Reviewed by p3rspxv from Minnesota

4.09/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I like the bottle. Clean look. Very Inoffensive. Not a strong flavor profile... Very drinkable. Like an IPA got with a weak summer beer. Which I think is exactly what they were going for. It's not going to impress beer snobs, but is accessible for those developing a taste for craft brews.
May 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Apr 08, 2015
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Reviewed by vickersspitfire from Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%
Pours out a pale golden color and it's teaming with carbonation. A rough pour on this one will give you a nice thick head that's fluffy and absolutely creamy. The head does stick around for a bit, but dos fade and it has some pretty good to it.
The rough pour also awakens the aroma, brings plenty of floral, citrus and hop smells right to your nose.
The hops are up front, but not overpowering, in fact I pick a slight apple flavor mixed in with hops and citrus zest, this fades into a bitterness for the rest of the tasting.
This is a medium bodied lager that leans more toward the beginnings of an IPA-but don't worry the hops won't kick you i the face. It is really easy to drink and the flavors are well rounded, this would be a great introduction into the IPA arena.
Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.44 by Tomcullen42

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Chucker17 from South Dakota

Aug 07, 2014
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Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota

3.8/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Holy L pour s a pale golden color with a big lacing head. There is a nice floral and hoppy aroma. The taste has a nice fresh hoppy taste, but not bitter. Good body and good feel, flavors are weaker, but its not a watery beer. Overall its very easy to drink, tasted good. Very nice beer.
Jul 27, 2014