Jigsaw
Bearded Iris Brewing

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- Style:
- IPA - Imperial
Ranked #1,198 - ABV:
- 7.7%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #9,947 - Avg:
- 4.31 | pDev: 4.41%
- Reviews:
- 6
- Ratings:
- From:
- Bearded Iris Brewing
- Tennessee, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 0
- Gots
- 1
SCORE
91
Outstanding
91
Outstanding

Notes:
IPA dry hopped with Galaxy, Simcoe, & Citra
Reviews: 6
| Ratings: 14
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Reviews by WunderLlama:
WunderLlama from Massachusetts
4.13/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Crowler poured into glass
Hazy golden yellow , pencil thin white foam head , some lacings , settles to white ring
Aroma of tropical fruits pineapple, mango , passion fruit
Taste of tropical and citrus
Fizzy micro carbonation
Good beer
Sep 02, 2017
4.13/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Crowler poured into glass
Hazy golden yellow , pencil thin white foam head , some lacings , settles to white ring
Aroma of tropical fruits pineapple, mango , passion fruit
Taste of tropical and citrus
Fizzy micro carbonation
Good beer
Sep 02, 2017
More User Reviews:
brentk56 from North Carolina
4.58/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours cloudy and pineapple juice colored; the head is one finger high and fades to a ringlet but leaves clumpy lacing
Smell: Pineapple with a hint of grapefruit
Taste: Pineapple forward, with a hint of citrusy bitterness developing, in the middle; the finish is juice and tropical with very little bitterness
Mouthfeel: Medium body with low to moderate carbonation
Overall: For those who like it juicy, this is a real treat
Thanks, WPZY, for the opportunity
Sep 03, 2017
4.58/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Pours cloudy and pineapple juice colored; the head is one finger high and fades to a ringlet but leaves clumpy lacing
Smell: Pineapple with a hint of grapefruit
Taste: Pineapple forward, with a hint of citrusy bitterness developing, in the middle; the finish is juice and tropical with very little bitterness
Mouthfeel: Medium body with low to moderate carbonation
Overall: For those who like it juicy, this is a real treat
Thanks, WPZY, for the opportunity
Sep 03, 2017
PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Oct 27, 2017
4.25/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Oct 27, 2017
larryi86 from Delaware
4.53/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Thank you Grizzarky for this
16 oz can, dated 8/15/17, poured into teku
A- A hazy bright golden straw with a two finger white head.
S- Mango, pineapple, citrus, tropical fruits, passion fruit.
T- Juicy, pineapple, citrus, some mango, finish is slightly dank/piney.
S- Smooth, creamy, medium body.
O- One of the better hazy DIPAs I've tried, bitterness in the is nice a mild, but juicy hops. I really feel like keeping this under 8% ABV helps this beer, definitely would be keeping this well shocked if I could.
Sep 17, 2017
4.53/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Thank you Grizzarky for this
16 oz can, dated 8/15/17, poured into teku
A- A hazy bright golden straw with a two finger white head.
S- Mango, pineapple, citrus, tropical fruits, passion fruit.
T- Juicy, pineapple, citrus, some mango, finish is slightly dank/piney.
S- Smooth, creamy, medium body.
O- One of the better hazy DIPAs I've tried, bitterness in the is nice a mild, but juicy hops. I really feel like keeping this under 8% ABV helps this beer, definitely would be keeping this well shocked if I could.
Sep 17, 2017
richj1970 from Alabama
4.46/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Poured from 16 oz can dated 8/15/2017
A: Hazy orange with one finger white head. Moderate retention and leaving some light lacing.
S: Pineapple, mango, and passion fruit. Trademark Galaxy hopped DIPA.
T: Nice clean tropical citrus with passion fruit, mango, and pineapple.
M: Medium body with average carbonation. Dry and crisp finish.
O: Another outstanding offering from Bearded Iris. Really glad that I found the last four pack in the store.
Aug 27, 2017
4.46/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Poured from 16 oz can dated 8/15/2017
A: Hazy orange with one finger white head. Moderate retention and leaving some light lacing.
S: Pineapple, mango, and passion fruit. Trademark Galaxy hopped DIPA.
T: Nice clean tropical citrus with passion fruit, mango, and pineapple.
M: Medium body with average carbonation. Dry and crisp finish.
O: Another outstanding offering from Bearded Iris. Really glad that I found the last four pack in the store.
Aug 27, 2017
cp45 from New Jersey
4.19/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Aug 30, 2017
4.19/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Aug 30, 2017
Grizzarky from Tennessee
4.49/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Canned 8/15/17, poured into a Bearded Iris Tulip glass.
A: Pours a gorgeous cloudy orange, with minimal head that faded quickly.
S: juicy, passionfruit, starburst candy
T: pineapple, mango, citrus
F: soft but a thick enough body and carbonation, to remind you its beer, not actual juice.
O: Don't pass on this one. One of the best releases yet, hopefully it becomes a regular in their rotation.
Sep 04, 2017
4.49/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Canned 8/15/17, poured into a Bearded Iris Tulip glass.
A: Pours a gorgeous cloudy orange, with minimal head that faded quickly.
S: juicy, passionfruit, starburst candy
T: pineapple, mango, citrus
F: soft but a thick enough body and carbonation, to remind you its beer, not actual juice.
O: Don't pass on this one. One of the best releases yet, hopefully it becomes a regular in their rotation.
Sep 04, 2017
AmeriCanadian from Tennessee
3.96/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 07, 2017
3.96/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sep 07, 2017
Thedusanmandic from Ohio
4.48/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Aug 31, 2017
4.48/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Aug 31, 2017
JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Traded for this a while ago, as the date on the bottom of the can read 8/15/17 with FALLING INTO PLACE written above it. This was the first beer that I had from Bearded Iris and it was just as tasty and full as anything that I've had from this neck of the woods, as it reminded me of a New England IPA. This aged well and had plenty of juice as it held my attention from the get-go, to the last sip!
Not a bad pour to this as the hue was golden, cloudy, and quite muddled, with enough head topping it off. Amazingly, very little lacing was left along the side of my pint glass as most of the bubbles slid right down after each sip. Lots of pineapple, chalky lime, dank melon, and Galaxy in the nose as the taste was just as deep and varied as the aromas present in the aroma. Earthy and full of subtle lychee and cactus this had a hint of exotic fruit but was familiar enough for those of us who've had enough dank IPA's over the years. In spite of this beer's underlying familiarity, this was brewed well and hid the alcohol nicely as the recessed malt and light carbonation allowed the flavors to shine through and linger for the duration.
To be sure, the booze was here but the fine sediment at the bottom of the liquid helped to obscure that as it had more than enough burn for even the seasoned imbiber such as myself. While this wasn't a complete winner, there was more than enough to like here as this was a wonderful first impression. Nice job by Bearded Iris with this, as it was worthy offering and solid American Imperial IPA!
Jul 23, 2019
4.25/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Traded for this a while ago, as the date on the bottom of the can read 8/15/17 with FALLING INTO PLACE written above it. This was the first beer that I had from Bearded Iris and it was just as tasty and full as anything that I've had from this neck of the woods, as it reminded me of a New England IPA. This aged well and had plenty of juice as it held my attention from the get-go, to the last sip!
Not a bad pour to this as the hue was golden, cloudy, and quite muddled, with enough head topping it off. Amazingly, very little lacing was left along the side of my pint glass as most of the bubbles slid right down after each sip. Lots of pineapple, chalky lime, dank melon, and Galaxy in the nose as the taste was just as deep and varied as the aromas present in the aroma. Earthy and full of subtle lychee and cactus this had a hint of exotic fruit but was familiar enough for those of us who've had enough dank IPA's over the years. In spite of this beer's underlying familiarity, this was brewed well and hid the alcohol nicely as the recessed malt and light carbonation allowed the flavors to shine through and linger for the duration.
To be sure, the booze was here but the fine sediment at the bottom of the liquid helped to obscure that as it had more than enough burn for even the seasoned imbiber such as myself. While this wasn't a complete winner, there was more than enough to like here as this was a wonderful first impression. Nice job by Bearded Iris with this, as it was worthy offering and solid American Imperial IPA!
Jul 23, 2019
Warren2621 from Indiana
4.27/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Sep 24, 2017
4.27/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Sep 24, 2017
Zazzi82 from Tennessee
4/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 30, 2017
4/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 30, 2017
BEER88 from Washington
4.37/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 03, 2018
4.37/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 03, 2018
brunsojw from Tennessee
4.24/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nov 29, 2017
4.24/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nov 29, 2017
Jigsaw from Bearded Iris Brewing
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
14 ratings
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