Ground Break
Ithaca Beer Company

Ground BreakGround Break
Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker
From:
Ithaca Beer Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 12.18%
Reviews:
232
Ratings:
542
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 17, 2016
Added:
Feb 02, 2010
Wants:
  28
Gots:
  28
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by dbrauneis:
Photo of dbrauneis
Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.82/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A: Pours a clear dark golden orange to copper in color. The beer has a three finger tall off-white head that reduces to a medium sized thick patch near the center of the beer and a thick ring at the edges of the glass. Significant amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of citrus - grapefruit, orange, and lemon - along with spices (black pepper and clove).

T: Similar in taste to the smell but the spice flavors are far more intense than they smell. There is also a moderate amount of citrus flavors (more lemony). Light hints of grassy hops and Belgian yeast lend to the bitterness.

M: On the lighter side of medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly dry in the finish.

O: Easy to drink but a little too strong to be sessionable (higher ABV than I usually have for a session beer). I like the citrus flavors/aromas, they make this one pretty enjoyable.
Jul 06, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.77 by JMFP from Delaware

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by Wilson_Looker from New York

Mar 18, 2016
Photo of dar482
Reviewed by dar482 from New York

3.65/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
The beer offers grainy malts, honey sweetness, hints of pepper spiciness, floral and light hop bitterness on the finish. A soft carbonation with a lighter mouthfeel.
Dec 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by mltobin from Connecticut

Aug 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by OntheLambic from Connecticut

Apr 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by h4ger from Connecticut

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by 120minuteman from New York

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.34 by abagofit from Massachusetts

Dec 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by CountryRock2001 from New York

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rizzy17 from Pennsylvania

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by twillingthenoz from New York

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by newbeeraday from Pennsylvania

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FaradayUncaged from Michigan

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Baab200 from New York

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.16 by DuffMan23 from New York

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by juicewheez from New York

Oct 09, 2014
Ground Break from Ithaca Beer Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 542 ratings