Husky IPA
Alaskan Brewing Co.
- From:
- Alaskan Brewing Co.
- Alaska, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #3,498 - ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #26,900 - Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 9.97%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 80
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 03, 2026
- Added:
- Dec 25, 2016
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 61
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Alaskan Husky IPA is based on a small batch SMaSH Mosaic IPA recipe using a single malt and single hop to explore the specific desired characteristics of certain malts and hops. Hop varieties are often best known for either bittering properties or for high aromatics and complex flavors. The Mosaic hop is an example of a hop that can bring both elements to a beer.
INGREDIENTS:
Alaskan Husky IPA is made from glacier-fed water and features Mosaic hops and premium Pilsen malt.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Original Gravity: 1.060
Bitterness: 50 IBU
INGREDIENTS:
Alaskan Husky IPA is made from glacier-fed water and features Mosaic hops and premium Pilsen malt.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Original Gravity: 1.060
Bitterness: 50 IBU
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado
3.4/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.4/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
L: Pours a golden straw yellow with a medium white head and some lacing on the glass
S: Light sweet tropical fruit with a hint of piney bitterness, aroma is a bit weak
T: Strong piney bitterness, mixes with some lemon rind. Fairly bitter
F: Medium body, smooth carbonation
O: Solid IPA
May 03, 2026S: Light sweet tropical fruit with a hint of piney bitterness, aroma is a bit weak
T: Strong piney bitterness, mixes with some lemon rind. Fairly bitter
F: Medium body, smooth carbonation
O: Solid IPA
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.69/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.69/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
RB transfer
Aug 22, 2025
Reviewed by vickersspitfire from Texas
3.88/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Pours out a clear light golden color with mild carbonation and a thick three finger head, fluffy and light sticks around for a while and leaves plenty of lacing.
It's got a rather light aroma for an IPA, mildly fruity mixed in with mild hops and just a hint of bitterness too.
Very bitter up front, lots a grapefruit and lemon zest mixed in with some grassy flavors, very well done.
Mild sweetness in the aftertaste and almost no alcohol after flavors either.
Aug 03, 2025It's got a rather light aroma for an IPA, mildly fruity mixed in with mild hops and just a hint of bitterness too.
Very bitter up front, lots a grapefruit and lemon zest mixed in with some grassy flavors, very well done.
Mild sweetness in the aftertaste and almost no alcohol after flavors either.
Reviewed by CoasterRider from Washington
4.56/5 rDev +19.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +19.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours an amber gold color with a medium to large head that dissipates slowly and leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is tropical fruit and sweet malt with a hint of caramel and grass. Mouthfeel is medium with a creamy body. Taste is excellent with a sweet malt start and then a mild hop bitterness to the finish. One of my favorite IPAs so far. Rated 4-20-2023
Feb 02, 2025Rated by Sinfull from New York
3.68/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Amber color. Medium-sized, white head. Resin, malt and herbs in the aroma. Taste follows. Hoppy bitterness in the end.
Nov 09, 2024
Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada
3.74/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Look: Bright, clear yellow. Thin white head.
Smell: A pungent tangerine scent is present.
Taste: Very malt forward with some citrus notes in the background.
Feel: In mouth feel is medium-high. A slight creamy texture is noticeable.
Overall: A solid brew in my opinion, though I prefer my IPAs to be more bitter. I would recommend this beer.
Jun 23, 2024Smell: A pungent tangerine scent is present.
Taste: Very malt forward with some citrus notes in the background.
Feel: In mouth feel is medium-high. A slight creamy texture is noticeable.
Overall: A solid brew in my opinion, though I prefer my IPAs to be more bitter. I would recommend this beer.
Rated by JimKochFan from New Jersey
3.96/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Got it in a variety pack up in Fairbanks. Solid ipa with just enough bite. Sweeter nose gives way to a sharp citrus mouth
Jun 20, 2024
Rated by ZebulonXZogg from Illinois
3.52/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Slightly hazy golden pour, small head some lacing. Nose gets some caramel, taste bud say some pine and grapefruit. IPA or pale ale?
Aug 23, 2023
Reviewed by ZAP from Minnesota
2.97/5 rDev -22%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
2.97/5 rDev -22%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
L-Very clear golden color with nice frothy white head.
S-Dark berries, citrus, along with some earthy/grassy notes..
T-Really light flavored...seems like a pilsner like malt base..crackery...grainy...hops lend a touch of citrus and berries..very lightly flavored for an IPA
F-On the bright side this is clean as can be. On the down side it is thin and lacking body and character for an IPA.
O-Maybe passable as a pale ale but even in that category it would be too light in character and flavor....it's clean...no off flavors...but really not an IPA for people who like this style...
Jul 15, 2023S-Dark berries, citrus, along with some earthy/grassy notes..
T-Really light flavored...seems like a pilsner like malt base..crackery...grainy...hops lend a touch of citrus and berries..very lightly flavored for an IPA
F-On the bright side this is clean as can be. On the down side it is thin and lacking body and character for an IPA.
O-Maybe passable as a pale ale but even in that category it would be too light in character and flavor....it's clean...no off flavors...but really not an IPA for people who like this style...
Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia
3.94/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had a pint on tap at Nortons Seafood house in Ankorage Alaska. Nice clear golden color. A small white head with good retention despite the dreaded chilled glass. Tons of lacing. Aroma and taste were mostly piney resinous hops with some citrus as well. Mputhfeel was crisp and nicely bitter. A good IPA.
Jun 15, 2023
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