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717 Collaboration Ale (2015)
Tröegs Brewing Company
- From:
- Tröegs Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7.17%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 11.2%
- Reviews:
- 26
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Feb 03, 2021
- Added:
- Apr 03, 2015
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 26
Collaboration with Appalachian Brewing Company & Pizza Boy Brewing Co.
Some of the brightest ideas have come to fruition when friends share stories and a few laughs over a beer. Whether Central PA natives or transplants, we've been brought together in the (717) with one common goal - to brew great beer among great company. (717) Collaboration Ale blends the dry-hopped characteristics of an IPA with the sweetness of local honey, saison yeast and a hint of tartness. The vibrant aroma and bone dry finish come straight from the hearts and minds of Tröegs Brewing Company, Appalachian Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing Company.
Some of the brightest ideas have come to fruition when friends share stories and a few laughs over a beer. Whether Central PA natives or transplants, we've been brought together in the (717) with one common goal - to brew great beer among great company. (717) Collaboration Ale blends the dry-hopped characteristics of an IPA with the sweetness of local honey, saison yeast and a hint of tartness. The vibrant aroma and bone dry finish come straight from the hearts and minds of Tröegs Brewing Company, Appalachian Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing Company.
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Ratings by GeoffreyM:
Rated by GeoffreyM from Pennsylvania
3.6/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
May 04, 2015
3.6/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
May 04, 2015
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
2.74/5 rDev -25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
2.74/5 rDev -25.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
I apologize for taking so long to review this one! It really should be retired by now & I will send an update to recommend such action. I had some during the inaugural Harrisburg Beer Week and I was not, shall we say, impressed. Too many moving parts? Too many cooks? Too too? Je ne sais pas, but I do know that as an AIPA, it was wholly lacking initially. I CAN only hope that it has improved with the passage of time.
From the Crown CAN: "Some of the brightest ideas have come to fruition when friends share stories and a few laughs over a beer. Whether Central PA natives or transplants, we've been brought together in the (717) with one common goal - to brew great beer among great company. (717) Collaboration Ale bleands the dry-hopped characteristics of an IPA with the sweetness of local honey, saison yeast and a hint of tartness. The vibrant aroma and bone dry finish come straight from the hearts and minds of Tröegs Brewing Company, Appalachian Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing Company."; "[Undersigned] Terry Hawbaker Brewmaster Pizza Boy Brewing Co.[;] John Trogner Brewmaster/Co-owner Tröegs Brewing Co.[;] Artie Tafoya Brewmaster/Director of Operations Appalachian Brewing Co."
I proudly Crack!ed that CAN open as a life-long resident of the 717, but knowing its age, a gentle Glug was in order. A swirl in the glass raised a finger of foamy, tawny head with decent retention. Color was Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose held the same musty, saison-like scent that it did initially. Why did they do this? It really detracts from the beer & especially when they call it an AIPA! Maybe as a Belgian/White IPA, but even then, I have had far better examples. It just smells like old newspaper from the attic. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was tart, kind of grapefruity, but with an odd tang that was also inappropriate for the style. There was also a CANdy-like quality that put me in mind of Sour Patch gummies. Ugh. Finish was dry, tart, tangy, but nothing like an AIPA. I know and respect all of the collaborators, but this was just not making it for me.
Feb 26, 2016From the Crown CAN: "Some of the brightest ideas have come to fruition when friends share stories and a few laughs over a beer. Whether Central PA natives or transplants, we've been brought together in the (717) with one common goal - to brew great beer among great company. (717) Collaboration Ale bleands the dry-hopped characteristics of an IPA with the sweetness of local honey, saison yeast and a hint of tartness. The vibrant aroma and bone dry finish come straight from the hearts and minds of Tröegs Brewing Company, Appalachian Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing Company."; "[Undersigned] Terry Hawbaker Brewmaster Pizza Boy Brewing Co.[;] John Trogner Brewmaster/Co-owner Tröegs Brewing Co.[;] Artie Tafoya Brewmaster/Director of Operations Appalachian Brewing Co."
I proudly Crack!ed that CAN open as a life-long resident of the 717, but knowing its age, a gentle Glug was in order. A swirl in the glass raised a finger of foamy, tawny head with decent retention. Color was Amber (SRM = > 7, < 9) with NE-quality clarity. Nose held the same musty, saison-like scent that it did initially. Why did they do this? It really detracts from the beer & especially when they call it an AIPA! Maybe as a Belgian/White IPA, but even then, I have had far better examples. It just smells like old newspaper from the attic. Mouthfeel was medium. The taste was tart, kind of grapefruity, but with an odd tang that was also inappropriate for the style. There was also a CANdy-like quality that put me in mind of Sour Patch gummies. Ugh. Finish was dry, tart, tangy, but nothing like an AIPA. I know and respect all of the collaborators, but this was just not making it for me.
Reviewed by pkalix from California
3.56/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I don't agree with the classification of this being an "American ipa".... tart, sweet, tangy-bitter, musty.... definitely some hops but not an ipa... 'course, it might just be old, too.... but, with that being said, the can does state it is "tart" and uses "all natural ingredients" so i believe they knew what they are doing and this is what they tried to create. and it really does taste pretty good when you know what you're expecting. so how does it classify?
Dec 15, 2015Reviewed by BeerSamurai34 from Texas
3.95/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This one was just ok for me. The balance seemed a little off and was a little too bitter for me. I got some nice hop character on the nose, but didn't get a lot of the fruitness and juiciness on the drink.
Oct 28, 2015Rated by themind from New Jersey
2.91/5 rDev -20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.75
2.91/5 rDev -20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.75
Interesting taste, just not sure it's my style. A well made beer.
Oct 22, 2015
717 Collaboration Ale (2015) from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
144 ratings
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