Big Eddy Imperial IPA
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Big Eddy Imperial IPABig Eddy Imperial IPA
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From:
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.2%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 15.36%
Reviews:
127
Ratings:
475
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 27, 2022
Added:
Mar 12, 2007
Wants:
  20
Gots:
  37
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Ratings by megamass:
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Rated by megamass from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.8%

Mar 13, 2014
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Rated by JHeard79 from North Carolina

4.4/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
One of the best beers I’ve ever had
May 27, 2022
 
Rated: 3.55 by pkkosmatka from Minnesota

Jun 10, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 04, 2018
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +21.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Had this a few years ago. From my notes:

Poured from the bottle into a glass.

Semi-opaque orange appearance.

Nice off-white head; nice lace.

Nice floral hop aroma. Orange is the dominant smell.

Pleasant orange peel flavor. The hops hit you on the back end with a nice bite. Alcohol is fairly well hidden. This is a real nice IPA, easy to drink but packed with flavor. I'd have another, no question.
Nov 28, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.01/5  rDev -18.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Another darker than average ipa, this is an imperial ipa, but still, did not expect to see brown be the main color descriptor on a beer in this style range. Aroma had a heavy malt presence, some Cascade hops.

Taste went for the big beer bitterness and maltiness to round it out vibe. Pretty thick body and mouthfeel. The hops in this imperial ipa seem only there for bitterness and offer next to nothing in terms of flavor. Plenty of malt flavor though, do you like toffee? Wood? Caramel? Walnuts?

The commercial hand job brags about 5 stages of hopping, but it seems like they may have forgot to do 4 of them.
Jun 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Aug 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.77/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark clear amber with a white head. Really this isn't bad, I think people are quick to dump on it because of who the brewer is. Definitely a little more malty than most dipas, but the herbal and vegetable hops are there, especially in the smell. Little sweet with toffee like malts, but brings out the citrus more. Overall solid just needs a tweak in the malt work
Jun 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by aussiebeer from Illinois

Jun 10, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: It pours brilliant amber with a slight red hue under a 3” cream colored foam collar that dissipates to a thick film while hugging the side of the glass.
S: Complex hop aromas with citrus, grass, resin and pine.
T: Starts bold with big malt flavors that suggest cola, anise and citrus when they hit the hops. Lingering hop bitterness on the finish is mellowed by rich malt flavors.
F: Big luscious body with medium low carbonation.
O: Everything is big and above average on the palate but surprisingly in balance that knocks off any harsh or sharp edges.
Jun 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by rossracing from Illinois

May 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Mar 03, 2015
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Reviewed by Lemke10 from Wisconsin

3.68/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
2012 vintage, this pours a semi-cloudy, dark amber color with a slight head. The aroma is fairly sweet which might have happened with the aging. The taste starts fairly sweet and ends with a pine, bitter finish. Very easy drinking.
Feb 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Duesler from Connecticut

Jan 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.12 by Jarmo177

Jan 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by sgttibbs from Minnesota

Jan 03, 2015
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Rated by SurferEric from Hawaii

3.68/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
At 8.5% abv and $8 a 4 pack I certainly can't complain. At the price point this Imperial IPA was on the mark.
Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.37 by KidSalami from Illinois

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jd2391 from Illinois

Dec 19, 2014
Big Eddy Imperial IPA from Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 475 ratings