Luminist
Counter Weight Brewing Company
- From:
- Counter Weight Brewing Company
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #1,865 - ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #17,969 - Avg:
- 4 | pDev: 10.5%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 09, 2025
- Added:
- Apr 25, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
The latest release in our “From the Bine” rotating IPA series. Luminist draws inspiration from the classic American IPA, expressive hop aroma with a firm and pleasant bitterness. Resinous hop-derived citrus flavors, aromatic and flavorful balance through clear scenery.
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
4.06/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: crystal clear; medium gold in color; 1 finger finely pored ivory head that receded to a wispy cap; light lacing;
S: grapefruit and pine;
T: orange, lemon, and a bit of pineapple; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: What a revelation! A newer IPA with some bitterness! Bravo!!
Nov 09, 2025S: grapefruit and pine;
T: orange, lemon, and a bit of pineapple; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: What a revelation! A newer IPA with some bitterness! Bravo!!
Reviewed by Fieceheart from Connecticut
2.85/5 rDev -28.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.85/5 rDev -28.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
This is the first counterweight beer I’ve had that, well… fell flat. It promised a bitter, traditional American ipa but it fell way short of that promise. The carbonation is nonexistent. The bitterness is barely there. The body feels too soft. There’s just nothing to this one. I’m very surprised and disappointed because counterweight is a heavyweight contender and has never disappointed me before… but this drinks like a flat, lackluster ipa.
May 26, 2023
Reviewed by GlenFarclas from Connecticut
4.3/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Clear copper. Sudsy head.
Resin, pine. Smidge of malt. Stonefruit. Pith. Mike n Ikes.
Taste follows. Mouthfeel is full and rounded and there’s a characteristic counterweight yeast character. It brings pineapple, peach, and a cream feel to it. Eyes closed I might think this is a counterweight NEIPA.
Finish is boozy and pronounced. Not dry, not sweet. Balanced and clean.
May 21, 2023Resin, pine. Smidge of malt. Stonefruit. Pith. Mike n Ikes.
Taste follows. Mouthfeel is full and rounded and there’s a characteristic counterweight yeast character. It brings pineapple, peach, and a cream feel to it. Eyes closed I might think this is a counterweight NEIPA.
Finish is boozy and pronounced. Not dry, not sweet. Balanced and clean.
Reviewed by woodchipper from Connecticut
4.27/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 16oz can stamped CANNED ON 04/24/23 to a Nonic at fridge temp.
This beer has a clear glowing gold body and a 2-finger white head. The head vades to just a ring within a few minutes. Nucleation bubbles are visible within all depths of the glass.
The aroma is bright with tangerine and similar tangy citrus. What minimal lacing there is slides back into the body quite quickly.
There is a nice citrus and pine aroma coming from the pour even from a 2-foot distance. What great air freshener this would make.
The taste is similar with pith, rind and sap bitterness all coming together mostly at the finish. There is a malt influence up front and somewhere in the middle of the taste.
The mouthfeel is medium with a slightly oily impression.
A great example of the style.
Apr 29, 2023This beer has a clear glowing gold body and a 2-finger white head. The head vades to just a ring within a few minutes. Nucleation bubbles are visible within all depths of the glass.
The aroma is bright with tangerine and similar tangy citrus. What minimal lacing there is slides back into the body quite quickly.
There is a nice citrus and pine aroma coming from the pour even from a 2-foot distance. What great air freshener this would make.
The taste is similar with pith, rind and sap bitterness all coming together mostly at the finish. There is a malt influence up front and somewhere in the middle of the taste.
The mouthfeel is medium with a slightly oily impression.
A great example of the style.
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