Cicada Belgian Style IPA
Yards Brewing Co.

Cicada Belgian Style IPACicada Belgian Style IPA
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From:
Yards Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 10.57%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
118
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 02, 2017
Added:
Sep 19, 2013
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  21
Our first dry hopped Belgian-style IPA, we brew Cicada with a classic Belgian yeast strain and local wildflower honey, making it a truly indigenous ale. Subtle bubble gum notes from the yeast balance a smooth, caramel maltiness. Both citrus and earthy flavors round out this full-bodied, complex beer. Our buzzworthy brew will leave quite the impression on you, just like its namesake, which engulfs the mid Atlantic region every 17 years.
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Ratings by Patrick4434:
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Rated by Patrick4434

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dec 26, 2014
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Rated: 3.86 by ChipMurray from Pennsylvania

Jul 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by drummerdwzp from Connecticut

Jun 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by jodybrutal from New Jersey

Jan 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by WDJersey from Colorado

Dec 30, 2015
 
Rated: 2.32 by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania

Dec 14, 2015
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Reviewed by gueuzeonhigh from Maine

3.34/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear dark straw color and forms a long lived frothy white bubbly head that laced the walls of the glass.
Minor nose. It's hard to believe this is an IPA-- it's a minor IPA or a "lite" IPA. I'm skeptical that it's an IPA.
There's a certain amount of hops flavor and an underpinning of malt, but while the beer has a certain muscular flavor profile it's just not what I'd expect from an IPA.

I'm not certain what "Belgian Style" means-- maybe that's the reason it's a "lite" IPA.
I like Belgian beers but I can't find a connection with "Belgium" and Yards'... maybe I'm just in a frumpy mood..

I'd think I'd serve this IPA to someone newly enamored of craft beer.
Maybe it's also a beer when you want something with a stronger flavor stance but don't want to full one-two punch of a strong IPA.

I'm not disappointed with this beer although I would have loved to have tasted a much more muscular flavor and a much strong mouthfeel than what this beer provided.

What's that old cliche? "Where's the beef?"..
Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.76 by That_Turtle from New Jersey

Nov 12, 2015
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Reviewed by scottbrew4u from Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On draft this beer served up a light amber color with a thin white head that stuck around nicely. Aroma of citrus, honey, floral, light cracker and a yeast strain that is ripe with fruity esters. Smooth taste follows aroma and finishes very balanced with honey notes complementing the floral and spicy notes. Overall easy drinker and smooth for the 8.5% abv. I would definitely get this again.
Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by hockeyfighter19 from Pennsylvania

Oct 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

Oct 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by burnstar from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2015
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Rated by Vode from New York

4.19/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Apparently much better at the source based on other's reviews. Dank on the nose, delicious in the mouth. Enjoy.
Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by chicagoish from Pennsylvania

Oct 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by Zetcha7x from Pennsylvania

Sep 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.62 by Austin_Cohen from Maryland

Sep 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by AGust82 from Connecticut

Aug 30, 2015
Cicada Belgian Style IPA from Yards Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 118 ratings