The Fruit That Ate Itself
Foam Brewers

The Fruit That Ate ItselfThe Fruit That Ate Itself
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From:
Foam Brewers
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #877
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
93
Ranked #2,977
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 7.11%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
142
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 19, 2023
Added:
Jan 20, 2017
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  16
SCORE
93
Outstanding
The Fruit That Ate ItselfThe Fruit That Ate Itself
Notes: A 7.2% Single IPA with an all star hop profile of Galaxy, Motueka, Citra and Vic Secret. Notes of mango, orange and creamsicle.
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Reviewed by Lucular from Maryland

2.98/5  rDev -29.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
6 oz pour on draft at Lures Bar & Grille. Pours a light and cloudy yellow color. Aroma and flavor feature under-ripe tropical fruit, and slightly boozy malt with some astringency. This is not a very good beer - something is off. Might be a bad batch, but whatever the case is, I'm not a fan.
May 19, 2023
 
 
Rated: 4.25 by Daniellobo from District of Columbia

Apr 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.3 by SebastianOwl from Massachusetts

Jan 31, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by Jdells09 from New Jersey

Dec 19, 2022
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.45/5  rDev -18.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
The Fruit That Ate Itself

Foam Brewers

IPA - American

Straw golden haze is thick and smooth. Nose has a funky, sour green cabbage type aroma that I don't understand. Husky pine fruitiness in the hops, sweet tropical juiciness after. It's only the slight sour-greens that is throwing me off.
Nov 10, 2022
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Rated by antimasone from Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The beer that drank itself
Oct 29, 2022
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Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -23%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Picked-up a four-pack of cans at Bradford's in Plymouth for about eighteen dollars. My tenth brew from these guys. Canned on 9/12/22. Huge miss for me, tastes of white grapes.
Oct 07, 2022
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can. White head with lace. Hazy golden sunset color.

Tropical and juicy. Lemony and citrusy. Mango and melon. Earthy and spicy hops. Pretty solid hazy.
Jul 02, 2022
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.01/5  rDev -28.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
This one pours a very hazy golden yellow color, with a small head, and lots of lacing.

This smells like kind of chalky, with clove and chive, plus mango and grapefruit.

There's an odd chalky and spicy bitterness here that feels out of place for the style. The juicy hop character is alright, but it falls flat, especially against the weird vegetal off-flavors.

This isn't that drinkable, at all, with too much astringency on the back end.

Foam is usually pretty dependable, but this fell short.
Jun 30, 2022
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

4.06/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy yellow with soft, soapy head.

Smell is fruity, herbal and slightly earthy. Notes of citrus, melon and meringue.

Taste is fruity and herbal with a slight tartness as well. Notes of citrus, melon and nectarine with a hint of rye. Soft, bitterness, very easy to drink.

Mouthfeel is medium, soft and well carbonated.

Overall, a very easy to drink IPA.
May 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by Mattias from Sweden

May 13, 2022
 
Rated: 4.4 by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

Apr 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4.75 by Icka31 from Ohio

Mar 05, 2022
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)

5/5  rDev +18.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
A-Hazy straw yellow with a wonderful pillow of white head that hovers atop this beauty
S-Tropical fruit bomb with a fragrances of mango, pineapple and what can be described as sweet cream. Elements of melon come through as well
M-Juicy velvet mouthfeel with a full body and low end carbonation. Perfect really
T-I get a very strong melon flavour with elements of that cream descriptor.
O-Outstanding! This was super fresh and oh so pleasant to drink!
Mar 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by Patches826 from Massachusetts

Mar 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.02 by PaleAleWalt from New York

Feb 11, 2022
 
Rated: 4.39 by Wesmaze from New York

Dec 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by Noelito76 from New York

Oct 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.09 by Khaack from New York

Sep 22, 2021
 
Rated: 3.98 by smb71481 from Vermont

Jul 14, 2021
 
Rated: 4.42 by cd34 from Illinois

Jul 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by EMH73 from New York

Jul 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.28 by loganburgh from Michigan

Jun 30, 2021
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Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Canned 3 weeks ago. Hazy straw body with a fluffy white head. Zesty aromas -- not a ton going on. Same in the flavors. A bit boozy even for the ABV. Nice soft mouthfeel, though

72/100
Jun 24, 2021
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Reviewed by randydubin from Vermont

4.67/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
One pint cans, dated 5/26. Have been enjoying since 5/28.

Pours a very pale, almost opaque straw color with a moderate, lacy head.

Aroma is a lovely blend of key lime pie, grapefruity citrus, pizza dough malts, and a minimal amount of slightly floral greens underneath.

Yum. Citrus, grapefruit, or maybe mango. Dank hops and mellow, mild malting give way to a deeply juicy and slightly bitter finish that leaves you wanting another sip. Very bright, juicy feel. Soft and smooth, I find this to be a well balanced beer.

I think this is an excellent beer. I have been drinking too many of these lately, and enjoying every sip. Living in Vermont I am very spoiled by tasty brews, but I can confidently say this is one of my favorites lately. 95+/100
Jun 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.1 by jpbrooklyn from New Jersey

May 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.04 by fermentedbarley from New Hampshire

May 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.19 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

May 12, 2021
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Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio

3.99/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
ONE PINT can
Served in a stemless wine glass

This beer pours yellow and turbid. It is topped with an inch of tan head that leaves decent lacing.

It has a sweet aroma along with citrus. It smells a little like vanilla to me.

The taste is not as sweet as the smell indicates. I get dank and citrus with pine in the finish with a slight bitterness. Grapefruit pith grows with each sip.

Medium bodied with a slightly chalky mouthfeel

This is a pretty good beer. I like the dank, grapefruit, and pine.
May 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Apr 18, 2021
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Reviewed by Beers-es from Virginia

4.3/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
From a 2.5-week-old can, pours a hazy, milky yellow-gold. Big white head leaves lots of lacing. Smell and taste are a nice combination of tropical fruit, citrus and a touch of pine. Really good beer.
Apr 18, 2021
 
Rated: 4.15 by Abe_Froman from Massachusetts

Mar 31, 2021
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.19/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bright yellow hazy body, pearl white head and lacing. Citrus and melon with dank hops in the nose, pretty clean. Taste has the citrus focusing on the fruit more than the zest, melon, mango and a touch of pear with dank and slight pine hops finishing. Feel is bright, juicy yet very soft, very wet before finishing dry, hop textures are mild. Very nice neipa
Mar 22, 2021
 
Rated: 4.08 by CreightonSM from New York

Mar 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.43 by Scottsbeer from Florida

Feb 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.3 by eddiefl from New York

Feb 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4.69 by drewmuni from California

Jan 25, 2021
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.99/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Can from Jeff, thanks for the opportunity!
Lightly hazy light gold with a decent sized off white head that slowly recedes. Earthy citrus and tropical notes with marmalade and sweet bread.
Nov 21, 2020
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Reviewed by Pineroom from New Jersey

4.09/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured into a frosty pint glass. Another of the impressive Vermont style IPAs. Foam is doing some great things, get this if you can. It's worth going to Vermont just to tour the many great breweries.
Oct 18, 2020
The Fruit That Ate Itself from Foam Brewers
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 142 ratings