Shadows
More Brewing Co.
- From:
- More Brewing Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #3,987 - ABV:
- 6.7%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #30,222 - Avg:
- 3.62 | pDev: 8.56%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 02, 2025
- Added:
- Apr 29, 2022
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
West Coast IPA brewed with Citra, Columbus, and Simcoe hops.
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Reviewed by ChicagoJ from Illinois
3.58/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
3.58/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
6/15/25 - (Can - Home) (Chicago, IL) Can Notes: Purchased May 22, 2025 at Beer on the Wall at store temperature for $3.98 including tax, refrigerated at home until opening this morning. 16 oz, no can date, distributed the week ending 5/16/25. West-Coast Style India Pale Ale, 6.7% ABV. Citra, Columbus, Simcoe. Brewed & Packaged by More Brewing Company, Huntly, Illinois - Villa Park, Illinois.
Appearance: Poured about 2/3 of the can into a pint tulip glas, yielding a tan clear base, bright white creamy bubbly generous head leaving soapy lacing, a razor thin cover above the base with a creamier ring around the rim. Consistent medium to strong carbonation. Very nice. 4.25
Aroma: Citrus, pine, grapefruit, caramel malt. Medium strength, slightly higher in enjoyment. 3.75
Taste: Consistent with the aroma. Citrus leads, pine and grapefruit back, with an above average caramel malt flavor, even higher than the typical Midwest brewed "WCIPA". Digging the hops I can gather. 3.75
Mouthfeel: Dry and bitter are the primary sensations, and their best attempt at reaching a WCIPA threshold. Drinks a bit plus stronger than the listed 6.7% ABV. The dry bitter strength curbstomps any excess sweetness from the citrus flavor. Dry bitter start to finish, I guess Citrus in terms of flavor. 2.75
Overall: The lack of balance between the heavy handed bitter dry domination hurts the enjoyment and balance of this selection. I enjoy WCIPAs, but a very high IBU (it's not listed on the can) is not required for proper execution. I like More, but this selection is a one and done on my end. 3.25
Jun 15, 2025Appearance: Poured about 2/3 of the can into a pint tulip glas, yielding a tan clear base, bright white creamy bubbly generous head leaving soapy lacing, a razor thin cover above the base with a creamier ring around the rim. Consistent medium to strong carbonation. Very nice. 4.25
Aroma: Citrus, pine, grapefruit, caramel malt. Medium strength, slightly higher in enjoyment. 3.75
Taste: Consistent with the aroma. Citrus leads, pine and grapefruit back, with an above average caramel malt flavor, even higher than the typical Midwest brewed "WCIPA". Digging the hops I can gather. 3.75
Mouthfeel: Dry and bitter are the primary sensations, and their best attempt at reaching a WCIPA threshold. Drinks a bit plus stronger than the listed 6.7% ABV. The dry bitter strength curbstomps any excess sweetness from the citrus flavor. Dry bitter start to finish, I guess Citrus in terms of flavor. 2.75
Overall: The lack of balance between the heavy handed bitter dry domination hurts the enjoyment and balance of this selection. I enjoy WCIPAs, but a very high IBU (it's not listed on the can) is not required for proper execution. I like More, but this selection is a one and done on my end. 3.25
Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Texas
3.3/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
B- / WORTHY
Dec 27, 2023
Reviewed by Stooven from Illinois
3.65/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.65/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
It has a new label this year, and I've only previously had it on tap (this was canned). Still, the "west coast" characterization doesn't really wash. It's hoppy, but not bumped-on-the-nose, headrush hoppy. Even something as readily available as Stone IPA has chunks of this beer in its stool. I'd call it a typical APA, though it has its haze. More has been chasing shadows lately.
Oct 30, 2023
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
4.02/5 rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
16oz can
no apparent freshness date
thanks to Ken for the can to try!
L: silvery slightly hazed golden appearance; very tall & frothy off-white head holds great retention
S: fruit, citrus, pine, light caramel
T: light caramel malt, toasted grain, spruce & pine, grapefruit, orange, mango
F: fuller body, ample carbonation, pungently bitter and dry finish
O: quality west coast IPA with a classic hop profile
Jun 11, 2022no apparent freshness date
thanks to Ken for the can to try!
L: silvery slightly hazed golden appearance; very tall & frothy off-white head holds great retention
S: fruit, citrus, pine, light caramel
T: light caramel malt, toasted grain, spruce & pine, grapefruit, orange, mango
F: fuller body, ample carbonation, pungently bitter and dry finish
O: quality west coast IPA with a classic hop profile
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