Red, White & BOOM!
Block 15 Brewing - Southtown Tap Room
- From:
- Block 15 Brewing - Southtown Tap Room
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 4.03 | pDev: 6.95%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 05, 2018
- Added:
- Jul 04, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
Born in the land of the free and the home of the IPA, this independently-brewed ale was crafted with 100% American ingredients by our free-thinking brew team. American grown malted barley blends with crisp American Ale yeast to pave the way for an explosion of pine, mango & zesty orange peel notes bursting from a bountiful addition of Northwest-grown hops. This hopped-up ode to our U.S. of A. is perfect for celebrating your independence this Summer. BOOM!
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon
4.51/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.51/5 rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pint glass poured from a 32oz growler. From Growl Movement in Salem. Slightly hazy golden coloured ale with a large frothy/biubbly white head. Aromas of tropical fruit and pine needles!,,somewhat herbal and with hay like malts. Taste very juicy fruits but balanced by a strong malt base,,again some hay and pine. Nice. Very good smooth medium carbonated mouth feel and excellent IPA
Aug 22, 2016
Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon
4.02/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Can from Bailey's, 2018 version.
A clear light orange with a dense, off-white head with excellent retention and lacing, this looks great. The nose is bright with pine, some citrus and a moderate amount of tropical fruit, a nice blend of dankness and fruit. The palate opens with a nice, clean bitterness, with a blend of pine and citrus pith, along with some peach and mango. Drying on the finish with a lingering bitterness, this beer is medium-light in body and moderately carbonated. Nice stuff.
Jul 11, 2016A clear light orange with a dense, off-white head with excellent retention and lacing, this looks great. The nose is bright with pine, some citrus and a moderate amount of tropical fruit, a nice blend of dankness and fruit. The palate opens with a nice, clean bitterness, with a blend of pine and citrus pith, along with some peach and mango. Drying on the finish with a lingering bitterness, this beer is medium-light in body and moderately carbonated. Nice stuff.
Reviewed by vurt from Oregon
4/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from a growler fill purchased earlier this evening at the SE Portland location of The Growler Guys. Sampled from a small Becker style glass.
Appearance:
Red White and BOOM! IPA is golden-orange and clear. The head is white and fairly dense, with good retention.
Smell:
Mostly pine/spruce and tropical fruit, with a green herbal note which is kind of like thyme, but spicy like oregano. The Block 15 email I received earlier this week notes that there is "subtle tangerine," but I don't get any of that myself.
Taste:
Dry and nicely bready up front, with a mild sweetness and slight tanginess. Bitterness starts out moderate, but gains momentum through the middle and finishes with an impressive and satisfying grapefruit pith/herbal hop punch that lasts and lasts.
Feel:
The carbonation is moderate, and the body feels a bit heavy with a nice creaminess.
Overall:
Although I don't think this is quite as good as Sticky Hands, this is still another winner from Block 15. While I generally prefer a lighter-bodied, more citrusy IPA, the creamy body of this one is a nice complement for the bready character of the taste. If you see it, don't hesitate to order a pint.
Jul 04, 2016Appearance:
Red White and BOOM! IPA is golden-orange and clear. The head is white and fairly dense, with good retention.
Smell:
Mostly pine/spruce and tropical fruit, with a green herbal note which is kind of like thyme, but spicy like oregano. The Block 15 email I received earlier this week notes that there is "subtle tangerine," but I don't get any of that myself.
Taste:
Dry and nicely bready up front, with a mild sweetness and slight tanginess. Bitterness starts out moderate, but gains momentum through the middle and finishes with an impressive and satisfying grapefruit pith/herbal hop punch that lasts and lasts.
Feel:
The carbonation is moderate, and the body feels a bit heavy with a nice creaminess.
Overall:
Although I don't think this is quite as good as Sticky Hands, this is still another winner from Block 15. While I generally prefer a lighter-bodied, more citrusy IPA, the creamy body of this one is a nice complement for the bready character of the taste. If you see it, don't hesitate to order a pint.
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