Gilded Cage
Autodidact Beer

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Beer Geek Stats
From:
Autodidact Beer
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
+6 ratings needed
Avg:
4.35 | pDev: 5.06%
Ratings:
4 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Yesterday at 04:14 AM
Added:
May 13, 2026
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Brewed with an our go-to grist but kicked up with a touch of flaked barley, and then hopped up with Citra, Mosaic, Southern Cross Hop Kief and Riwaka Hop Kief. Delightfully smooth with a balanced sweetness. Notes of passionfruit pureés, fresh citrus zest, and a touch of piney resin.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.35 by alexs22 from New Jersey

Yesterday at 04:14 AM
 
Rated: 4.6 by DrStiffington from New Jersey

May 24, 2026
 
Rated: 4 by Jdells09 from New Jersey

May 20, 2026
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Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey

4.44/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Reviewed one week after can release. Poured into a Willi Becher glass. It is murky, muddy tangerine in color and it sports more than a finger cap of fluffy, bright white foam and very thick, long-lasting lacing. The floral, fruity nose includes lemon, lime, tangerine, tropical fruit, berry, pine needles, grass, and hot house flowers. It is delicious! The hop bill is very well-balanced with abundant tart citrus, sweet tropical fruit, melon, and red berry. The Mosaic hops really stand out. But the Southern Cross adds notes of pine sap and earthy spice. All of the tastes are bold but blend seamlessly. There is a pleasing dose of clean hop bitterness throughout. This ale has the luxurious mouth feel that typifies Autodidact's DIPAs. It is plush with appropriate carbonation and the 8.1% ABV gives it good substance without overpowering. Overall, Gilded Cage is one of my favorite Autodidact DIPAs - which is high praise. It is not a typical Southern Hemisphere IPA. The Mosaic hops elevate this ale. I hope Auto brews it again.
May 16, 2026