Invisible Airwaves
Stellwagen Beer Company
- From:
- Stellwagen Beer Company
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Hazy IPA
Ranked #352 - ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #5,320 - Avg:
- 4.21 | pDev: 6.65%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 10
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 13, 2024
- Added:
- Jan 25, 2019
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 5
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
Tropical heavy New England style IPA. Loads of Mosaic and Citra hops layered atop a soft malt profile evoke flavors and aromas of pineapple, mango, orange and fresh peaches. Dangerously drinkable.
MALT: 2-row Barley, Massachusetts Valley Malt Wheat, Flaked Oats
HOPS: Citra & Mosaic
MALT: 2-row Barley, Massachusetts Valley Malt Wheat, Flaked Oats
HOPS: Citra & Mosaic
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
3.71/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Whitish, dirty gold. Small but lasting head which provides a blanket of lace on the glass.
The smell seems a bit muted to me. I pick up the malt as nearly dry and the hop is weedy, almost vegetal, but very much in the background.
Good carbonation with an above average body. This beer has a literal muddy taste. It’s a but beyond earthy. I find myself looking for ways to increase the score but this is simply not my cup of tea.
May 13, 2024The smell seems a bit muted to me. I pick up the malt as nearly dry and the hop is weedy, almost vegetal, but very much in the background.
Good carbonation with an above average body. This beer has a literal muddy taste. It’s a but beyond earthy. I find myself looking for ways to increase the score but this is simply not my cup of tea.
Reviewed by Utica_Club_1971 from Massachusetts
4.28/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I'm stealing this review from vludwig because it says what I think better than I can:
"Overall, a very flavorful Hazy IPA with a pleasant and inviting balance.
Very hazy and straw colored, with a slight grey tinge. Dense white head.
The sweet tropical and citrus aroma is fairly modest.
The taste is a blast of bright orange and grapefruit with a bit of dankness. Although sweet at first, generous hop bitterness balances the sweetness, and fades away to a clean, mild finish.
Medium body, high carbonation, and balanced bitterness prevent the beer from being cloying.
One of the most appealing beers I've had recently."
Jun 08, 2023"Overall, a very flavorful Hazy IPA with a pleasant and inviting balance.
Very hazy and straw colored, with a slight grey tinge. Dense white head.
The sweet tropical and citrus aroma is fairly modest.
The taste is a blast of bright orange and grapefruit with a bit of dankness. Although sweet at first, generous hop bitterness balances the sweetness, and fades away to a clean, mild finish.
Medium body, high carbonation, and balanced bitterness prevent the beer from being cloying.
One of the most appealing beers I've had recently."
Reviewed by vludwig from Massachusetts
4.23/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Overall, a very flavorful Hazy IPA with a pleasant and inviting balance.
Very hazy and straw colored, with a slight grey tinge. Dense white head.
The sweet tropical and citrus aroma is fairly modest.
The taste is a blast of bright orange and grapefruit with a bit of dankness. Although sweet at first, generous hop bitterness balances the sweetness, and fades away to a clean, mild finish.
Medium body, high carbonation, and balanced bitterness prevent the beer from being cloying.
One of the most appealing beers I've had recently.
May 04, 2022Very hazy and straw colored, with a slight grey tinge. Dense white head.
The sweet tropical and citrus aroma is fairly modest.
The taste is a blast of bright orange and grapefruit with a bit of dankness. Although sweet at first, generous hop bitterness balances the sweetness, and fades away to a clean, mild finish.
Medium body, high carbonation, and balanced bitterness prevent the beer from being cloying.
One of the most appealing beers I've had recently.
Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
4.34/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.34/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On-tap 1/7/2022 at Max’s in Dartmouth, MA, served in US tumbler pint glass.
A: The beer is a hazy light gold color, with a short white head that fades slowly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains strong juicy citrus fruit, floral & dank hops and light caramelized malts.
T: The taste likewise starts out with a strong juicy citrus fruit sweetness. Then a nice floral and dank hops bitterness comes in. The malt character is on the light side but provides a very good balance. The after-taste is slightly hoppy and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, light-to-medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Very tasty, goes down quite easily, not too filling, good kick, very good representation of style. This is a very good IPA to drink for a while.
Jan 08, 2022A: The beer is a hazy light gold color, with a short white head that fades slowly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains strong juicy citrus fruit, floral & dank hops and light caramelized malts.
T: The taste likewise starts out with a strong juicy citrus fruit sweetness. Then a nice floral and dank hops bitterness comes in. The malt character is on the light side but provides a very good balance. The after-taste is slightly hoppy and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, light-to-medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Very tasty, goes down quite easily, not too filling, good kick, very good representation of style. This is a very good IPA to drink for a while.
Reviewed by TheBigBoy from Pennsylvania
3.93/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
pretty solid NEIPA, lacks a bit of depth to be world class but well, well above average. Good marks in all catregoies' will seek this one out again...good job
Jul 21, 2021
Rated by Pablo35 from Pennsylvania
4.32/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.32/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Really nice, balanced and tasty NEIPA. Enjoyed from a 16oz. can obtained in a swap. Will definitely look for this one again!!
Aug 30, 2020
Reviewed by brureview from Massachusetts
4.18/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.18/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Light golden color with a 4F head in a Tulip glass.
Aroma of pine, citrus and orange.
Deep citrus, pine and orange taste.
Very hoppy finish.
Excellent IPA.
Jul 08, 2020Aroma of pine, citrus and orange.
Deep citrus, pine and orange taste.
Very hoppy finish.
Excellent IPA.
Rated by Emoto from Massachusetts
4.09/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.09/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This is a decent NE IPA. Somewhat cloudy and citrusy. Not as full-bodied as their Unicorn Rides. Easy drinking. I would buy it again.
May 17, 2020
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