Sir Francis Dre's IPA
Drake's Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Drake's Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Sour IPA
ABV:
8%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 8.22%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 22, 2012
Added:
Dec 02, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
IPA aged in a Syrah barrel 3+ years.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 3.5 by t0rin0 from California

Sep 22, 2012
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Reviewed by ngeunit1 from Massachusetts

4.2/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Served an almost clear bright amber-ruby color with a finger of frothy slightly off-white head. The head fades at a normal pace leaving behind some good lace.

S - Aroma is a mix of sour dark grape, some other fruits, some faint hops, some vanilla, and a touch of booze.

T - Starts off with some sour and sweet dark grapes with some light hop bitterness and some oak. Through the middle, some more sourness comes through with some vanilla and a bit of citrus hop. The finish is a mix of sourness, with some light booze, bitterness and oak.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels smooth with a sour and sweet finish.

D - Very drinkable. A bit of a different sour with the IPA base. However, the light hop flavor goes nicely with the sour flavors and the overall beer is very tasty.
Apr 05, 2012
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

3.62/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at Drake's Barrel House

Pours a murky amber color with a thin layer of off-white head. Definitely a tartness to the nose. Heavy on wine and red fruits with a bit of sour cherry and vinegar. The flavor is quite tannic and woody. Red wine, cherry skins, and a touch of vinegar on the finish. Not much of the base IPA left. Medium bodied with low carbonation.
Dec 02, 2011