Independence Ale
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
6%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 7.96%
Reviews:
39
Ratings:
73
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 12, 2018
Added:
Jul 21, 2003
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by neenerzig:
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Reviewed by neenerzig from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Another on-tap only "pub exclusive" at the GLBC. Served in a standard pint glass. This beer draws a cloudy red/amber color with a sort of copper hue. Off-white head is about 1/2 inch thick when served to me. Eventually settles to a nice surface layer with a thin ring lining the inside of my glass. Very good lace here. Aromas of citrus, floral hops for sure. Maybe a hint of apricot. I believe I also picked up a slight hint of caramel and maybe a touch of butterscotch. Tastewise this beer starts out malty upfront with a bit of caramel before giving way to strong citrus hops, along with a bit of a fruity (apricot perhaps?) tart touch and perhaps a slight hint of butterscotch. Certainly one of the most hoppy and bitter beers of this style I have ever had. I liked this a lot though! Unique for the style. It sort of reminds me of a barley wine in some ways. Has a crisp and very smooth, creamy medium to full bodied mouthfeel with moderate to heavy carbonation. Easy to drink.

Eric
Jul 27, 2008
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Independence Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 73 ratings