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The Fruit That Ate Itself
Foam Brewers


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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:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 19, 2023
- Added:
- Jan 20, 2017
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 16
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding


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
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, 2023Reviewed 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
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, 2022Foam 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.
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
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, 2022Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts
3.25/5 rDev -23%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
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, 2022Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota
4/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2022Tropical and juicy. Lemony and citrusy. Mango and melon. Earthy and spicy hops. Pretty solid hazy.
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
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, 2022This 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.
Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden
4.06/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
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, 2022Smell 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.
Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)
5/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
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, 2022S-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!
Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts
3.58/5 rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
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, 202172/100
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
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, 2021Pours 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
Reviewed by buschbeer from Ohio
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
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, 2021Served 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.
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
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, 2021Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4.19/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2021Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
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, 2020Lightly hazy light gold with a decent sized off white head that slowly recedes. Earthy citrus and tropical notes with marmalade and sweet bread.
Reviewed by Pineroom from New Jersey
4.09/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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
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