Big Sky IPA
Big Sky Brewing Company

Big Sky IPABig Sky IPA
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From:
Big Sky Brewing Company
 
Montana, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #2,745
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,433
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 11.87%
Reviews:
488
Ratings:
1,223
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 05, 2024
Added:
Aug 18, 2002
Wants:
  41
Gots:
  165
In Montana, many classic memories are made right after someone says, “Hold my beer and watch this.” These bold, assertive moments deserve a bold, assertive beer – Big Sky IPA. A distinct hop presence and malty backbone will leave you refreshed and ready for your moment of glory. Hang on tight and enjoy the ride.

65 IBU
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Ratings by stakem:
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.61/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12oz can into a tulip shaped pint glass. Thanks are owed to SDDanC for this extra in our recent trade. Thanks man! The brew appears a clear amber orange with lighter orange coloring around the edges. A finger of yellowish tan froth sits across the top and fades to a thin film supported by rising bubbles of carbonation. As the cap fades, it leaves a full wall of lace sticking to the glass.

The aroma presents a decent array of enjoyable hop qualities smelling of fruit like orange zest/rinds before getting a bit herbal with hints of minerals. There is a bit of a cheesy hop quality bringing things all together before the mild onset of toasty grain. Overall though, not a bad smelling brew.

The taste is bitter and rindy like pulp/zest of the previously mentioned oranges or grapefruit. A hint of caramel to toasty grain character is present providing a very mild sweetness for the hops to play off. some herbs, minerals and sulfur to cheesy quality is also present across the back. It leaves a lasting resinous cling inside the mouth after each sip.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest amount of carbonation. Overall, not a bad brew. I am appreciative of the chance to try this as I otherwise would not of had the opportunity. If you like your ipas super resinous and bitter with an herbal touch, this one is for you. The alcohol is pretty well integrated for it's listed percentage.
Dec 21, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.31 by Rollmeaway2loadout from Illinois

Feb 05, 2024
 
Rated: 3.73 by 4DAloveofSTOUT from Illinois

Oct 23, 2023
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

3.77/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear golden amber with a finger of foamy head that slowly settles to a thin cap with plenty of lacing. Aroma of caramel, orange and faint pine. Taste follows nose.
Sep 15, 2023
 
Rated: 3.94 by HighwayChile from Kansas

Jul 14, 2023
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Reviewed by UWDAWG from Washington

3.76/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 ounce can into a Teku glass.

Look- Deep amber, mildly hazy, cream colored frothy head, above average head retention, average lacing.

Smell- Biscuit, mandarin, slight pine, between weak and medium strength of scent.

Taste- Sweet biscuit, mandarin, pine, medium strength of flavor.

Feel- Between thin and medium body, mildly dry finish, high bitterness, average carbonation.

Overall- Deep amber with above average head retention and average lacing. Bouquet was malt heavy with biscuit, mandarin and pine. Flavor profile followed true to the nose. Feel was between thin and medium body with a mildly dry finish and high bitterness. Overall this West Coast style IPA was too malt heavy for the ABV for my taste.
Jun 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico

Apr 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.63 by wisegreensoul from Idaho

Apr 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 24, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by Tjb14 from Michigan

Dec 04, 2022
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Reviewed by Nvrmind16 from California

3.87/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Very good American IPA, not too bitter , but not something I would call hazy. So the taste is nice for 65 ibu. Easy to drink for an IPA, pours golden to orange.
Nov 10, 2022
 
Rated: 3.52 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Aug 09, 2022
 
Rated: 3.85 by Hefsbeercaps from Ohio

Mar 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Jan 06, 2022
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.79/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Good IPA. A blend between East Coast and West Coast IPAs. Color is an interesting dark burnished gold color. Aroma and flavor include a strong citrus presence, grapefruit and orange but also a resinous piney aspect. Mouthfeel is crisp, bitter with some balancing caramel malt. I enjoyed this one!!!
Jun 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by fthegiants from California

Mar 18, 2021
 
Rated: 3.52 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Nov 02, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Aug 18, 2020
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Reviewed by Mister_Faucher from Washington

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can poured in to a nonic glass, no can dating.

Look- Clear dark amber color. modest off-white head that slowly recedes to a thin cap, nice sticky lacing. moderate carbonation streams visible.

Smell- Pithy citrus (grapefruit and lemon), caramel malt, resinous pine and floral/spicy hop notes.

Taste- Similar to the aroma. Pithy citrus, resinous pine, sweet malts with an aggressive lingering hoppy bitter finish. Fairly well balanced.

Feel- Medium bodied, pretty crisp. Medium carbonation on the tongue.

O- Another middle of the pack WC style IPA, nice enough but no wow factor.
May 11, 2020
Big Sky IPA from Big Sky Brewing Company
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