Bhagwan's Best IPA
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse

Bhagwan's Best IPABhagwan's Best IPA
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From:
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 9.67%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
58
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 20, 2016
Added:
Jan 15, 2003
Wants:
  11
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 4 by AnitaBrewski from Massachusetts

Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Jul 25, 2015
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Reviewed by kemoarps from New York

3.62/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Rich clear amber pour with massive bubbles that rise to form a finger or so of off white head. Dissipates rather rapidly.

Nose is malty and a little yeasty and the hops tend towards the floral and a bit spicy side with a touch of apricot.

Flavour follows suit starting fruity/nectar sweet with a distinctive floral twist before turning to a lingering bitter finish.
Its growing on me as I drink it. This is a perfectly serviceable IPA, one that I'd gladly sit and enjoy (and at 'just' 5%, I could sit and enjoy a couple of them without having to worry too much!), but it doesn't particularly stand out in a crowded field. Will have to revisit on tap as I also have some concerns about the freshness of the bottle (normally I don't like to review IPAs that might not be fresh, but considering I bought it directly from the brewery I don't feel as bad if it is actually old)
Jun 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by Donkster46 from Washington

Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jrob21 from North Carolina

May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by Kurmaraja from California

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by irishgreensoda from Washington

Jun 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by PEIhop from Massachusetts

Feb 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TurdFurgison from Ohio

Feb 13, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.63/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This is the good old orange amber-colored IPA style. Some head sloshes up for the first couple of pours in the tulip glass. It's quite finely carbonated and prickly in the mouth. Fairly light body.

This has the browned biscuit taste to start with an abundance of hoppy flavors. More dark fruit, a touch of apricot, and something like juniper. Rough, rustic, but not herbal or dank. There is something like lime rind as the bitterness increases in the aftertaste. Very spritzy and rather acidic.

Another workmanlike brew from Big Time. A big, bitter mouthful. From the 22 oz bottle bought at the brewpub near the University of Washington.
Jan 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BillRoth from Maryland

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by YalovaIA from Iowa

Oct 18, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Smurf2055 from Washington

Aug 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Hopmodium from Washington

Apr 18, 2013
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Reviewed by Orca from Washington

3.99/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap into an American pint glass @ the Wedgwood Alehouse, Seattle. Pours a slightly hazy copper color, no lacing.

Aroma is hoppy and floral, clean and fresh.

Taste is neutral pale malt balanced by floral and citrusy hops, just a touch of something a little more tropical.

Mouthfeel is crisp and sharp with a hoppy bitter finish.

Overall a pretty typical NW style IPA. Perfect with a bowl of French onion soup, Buffalo wings, and a cheeseburger.
Mar 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Mar 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jmccraney from Washington

Jan 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by mhaugo from California

Aug 20, 2012
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Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Draft at the brewpub in Seattle.

Pours a cloudy pale golden orange color with tangerine edges and a 1.5 finger white head that very slowly fades into a thick lasting ring.  Glass is left coated with streaks of soapy lacing.

Fuller bodied than expected with earthy, resinous hop aroma.  Strong grass/soil character with sticky pine needle countered by sweet malt and tropical fruit notes.  Hints of pineapple, mango, grapefruit and orange peel along with biscuit, caramel malt and graham cracker.  Hops linger throughout with a decent amount of dry bitterness that's nicely countered by the sweeter notes.  Well balanced and easy to drink with a well masked abv.  Nice beer.
Aug 11, 2012
Bhagwan's Best IPA from Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 58 ratings