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First Encounter
Loophole Brewing

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From:
Loophole Brewing
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #3,492
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
86
Ranked #23,233
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 7.33%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
11
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 28, 2023
Added:
Dec 16, 2019
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
A classic, hazy, dry-hopped New England IPA with bright notes of peach and passionfruit, juicy orange and undertones of grapefruit, lime and citrus zest. Brewed with Pale Malt, oats, white wheat and a touch of Vienna malt for enough body to support the generous hopping with Citra, Simcoe and Centennial varieties.

46 IBU
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Rated: 4.04 by CJRubes from Massachusetts

Jul 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.92 by rorjets from Connecticut

Jun 04, 2023
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Reviewed by Bluecrow from New York

4.04/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The lemon yellow can pour is topped with a thin cap of fine, white foam and hosts a weak tangerine aroma.
The flavor features orange, mango and pine. There is a coconut tease.
The mouthfeel is smooth.
This is pretty good.
Feb 13, 2022
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Reviewed by brewme from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked-up a single can from Total Wine in Braintree for about four dollars. My first brew from these guys. No canned on date that I could decipher. Pretty good.
Aug 30, 2021
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.77/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
A: slight haze; medium gold in color; 1 finger finely pored ivory head that receded to a wispy cap; nice lacing;

S: not especially aromatic; what's there is pineapple and orange;

T: pineapple with orange in the background from start to finish; mild bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; soft;

O: aroma and flavor needed more intensity;
Aug 20, 2021
 
Rated: 3.98 by gbiello from Massachusetts

Apr 23, 2021
 
Rated: 5 by dblais from Massachusetts

May 23, 2020
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Rated by BrownBoy89 from Massachusetts

4.09/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A solid beer, will definitely buy again
Feb 08, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by Mleblanc25 from Massachusetts

Jan 25, 2020
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Reviewed by brureview from Massachusetts

4.09/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured a cloudy golden color with a 2F head in a Spielgelau IPA glass.
Strong pine, citrus aroma.
Very carbonated, semi silky MF.
The citrus, pine, and grapefruit continue in the taste.
Very spicy, hoppy finish.
Looking forward Yao tasting more of their beers.
Jan 05, 2020
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Reviewed by SABERG from Massachusetts

4.09/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a fresh (undated, but from the canning day) can into the test glass
A - A bit cloudy, Marigold colored backdrop, excellent loose knit froth of snow white. Lacing was Cirrus in style
S - Solid nose of orange, apricot, Mango, and a very nice piney thread.
T - Solid malt/Grain flavors, steers away from being to sweet, citrus elements are again orange, tangerine, a bit of mango.
M - Nice water profile, soft not velvety, which I like a lot, bitterness is evident towards the finish, gentle on the palate. Linger is pleasant and peachy.
O - A very good start from a promising brewery, look forward to a repeat of my First Encounter
Dec 16, 2019