Hard Luck IPA
Blue Island Beer Co.

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From:
Blue Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.3%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 6.22%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
17
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 13, 2019
Added:
Apr 21, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 3.75 by drstalker from Illinois

Jul 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.95 by Eric_T_07 from Illinois

Jun 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.81 by HabaJohn from Illinois

Mar 31, 2019
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Reviewed by Figit from Illinois

4.09/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very nice everyday drinker. Enjoyable tangerine cirus flavor and a suprisingly nice malty sweetness. The Brew has a delicious smell and a little bitterness at the end that builds. Definitely something I'd put in the fridge.
Jan 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Nov 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.62 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

May 22, 2017
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Reviewed by Blackop555 from Michigan

3.47/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours orangeish gold. Thin, foamy, short white head that fades fast.

Smells toasted malt, bready, floral, pine and hint of citrus.

Tastes earthy, floral and malty. Followed by light citrus peel. Finish is dry with citrus peel linger. Medium body and creamy carbonation.
May 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Mar 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.35 by Duff27 from Illinois

Feb 28, 2017
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

3.27/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Draft: Poured alight orangey color ale with a medium size foamy head. Aroma of light citrusy notes is pleasant. Taste is a mix of citrusy hops notes with light cereal notes also noticeable. Body is about average with good carbonation. Not bad but more flavours could have been extracted from the hops.
May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Chris7482 from Illinois

Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by BeerOps from Illinois

Mar 18, 2016
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

4/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bright orange with an initial inch of frothy foam on the surface.
A ring of lingering spotty lace around the edges.

Aroma of orange peel, light sweet caramel malt. Pretty classic.
Taste is moderately citrusy with a lingering bitterness that builds with each sip.
Light bodied and very drinkable, lean and lighter carb. Best asset is the drinkability here.
Overall a nice everyday IPA, though it doesn't stand out from the crowd much.
Dec 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.82 by popcornlips from Illinois

Jul 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by JVan from Illinois

Jun 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by spycow from Illinois

May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by jsrose16 from Illinois

May 27, 2015
Hard Luck IPA from Blue Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 17 ratings