Crescent Fresh
Ellison Brewery & Spirits
- From:
- Ellison Brewery & Spirits
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #2,252 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #20,028 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 7.91%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 14
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 19, 2022
- Added:
- Dec 04, 2015
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
Big notes of citrus in the aroma are complimented by a smooth bitterness and crisp, piney finish.
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
3.8/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.8/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Crazy amount of head production; good retention and excellent lacing. Unfortunately, this one is an absolute gusher, even on subsequent and careful pours, to the point that it reminds me of a Brett IPA.
There's just a touch of barnyard sweetness that continues to suggest Brett, which is baffling, as there's no indication that this is a Brett beer of any kind. Other notes are pleasant and gentle citrus (orange, tangerine, lemon) and tropical fruit (mango, pineapple).
OK, I am continuing to get Brett on the palate, along with a medicinal, band-aid like note and a touch of bubble gum. This is in addition to more traditional IPA notes of grapefruit and resin. Seriously, it's uncanny; if this beer isn't fermented (or refermented in the can) with Brett, then there's something seriously wrong here. All that said, it's a pleasant beer.
Mouthfeel is a touch fizzy, as well. I like it, but with zero indication (including other reviews) that this is intentionally a Brett IPA, I have to think a mistake was made somewhere with this batch.
Oct 17, 2021There's just a touch of barnyard sweetness that continues to suggest Brett, which is baffling, as there's no indication that this is a Brett beer of any kind. Other notes are pleasant and gentle citrus (orange, tangerine, lemon) and tropical fruit (mango, pineapple).
OK, I am continuing to get Brett on the palate, along with a medicinal, band-aid like note and a touch of bubble gum. This is in addition to more traditional IPA notes of grapefruit and resin. Seriously, it's uncanny; if this beer isn't fermented (or refermented in the can) with Brett, then there's something seriously wrong here. All that said, it's a pleasant beer.
Mouthfeel is a touch fizzy, as well. I like it, but with zero indication (including other reviews) that this is intentionally a Brett IPA, I have to think a mistake was made somewhere with this batch.
Reviewed by WunderLlama from Massachusetts
4.05/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can poured into an IPA glass
Insane three finger gossamer white foam cap, very good retention, second pour is above the rim over a translucent orange liquid with good retention & lacings - It clearly states to drink from the can -pour into a glass and watch it rise - nutso
Aroma is citrus, tangerine, pine, resin
Taste is pine, resin, citrus finish
Big sudsing on a light mouthful, gentle hop bite
good beer
Oct 03, 2020Insane three finger gossamer white foam cap, very good retention, second pour is above the rim over a translucent orange liquid with good retention & lacings - It clearly states to drink from the can -pour into a glass and watch it rise - nutso
Aroma is citrus, tangerine, pine, resin
Taste is pine, resin, citrus finish
Big sudsing on a light mouthful, gentle hop bite
good beer
Reviewed by NCSapiens from Indiana
3.86/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Nice translucent golden color with ample white head and lacing. Hoppy aroma of citrus and pine. Taste is on-style west coast IPA, predominantly citrus and pine. Weak mouthfeel leaves something to be desired. Overall it tastes good and has a classic flavor profile, but the wimpy mouthfeel noticeably detracts from the experience.
Sep 23, 2020
Rated by bret27 from California
3.32/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.32/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Can courtesy of BigTimeADL.
Gusher, then iodine sanitizer off-flavor.
Otherwise ok.
Jul 15, 2020Gusher, then iodine sanitizer off-flavor.
Otherwise ok.
Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio
3.74/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
1 PINT can
Served in an oversized, stemless, wine glass
This beer pours amber in color with golden highlights and a bit of a haze. It is topped with several inches of off white head that leaves decent lacing.
The smell is citrus and light pine.
The taste is of a more traditional west coast IPA with citrus up front and pine and resin in the finish.
Lighter bodied with plenty of carbonation
This is a solid west coast IPA. It is kind of lighter bodied than I would like, but the taste is nice.
Sep 22, 2018Served in an oversized, stemless, wine glass
This beer pours amber in color with golden highlights and a bit of a haze. It is topped with several inches of off white head that leaves decent lacing.
The smell is citrus and light pine.
The taste is of a more traditional west coast IPA with citrus up front and pine and resin in the finish.
Lighter bodied with plenty of carbonation
This is a solid west coast IPA. It is kind of lighter bodied than I would like, but the taste is nice.
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