Blind Pig
Russian River Brewing Company

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From:
Russian River Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #19
ABV:
6.25%
Score:
97
Ranked #714
Avg:
4.36 | pDev: 8.49%
Reviews:
1,576
Ratings:
6,215
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 06, 2024
Added:
Mar 26, 2005
Wants:
  1,913
Gots:
  1,085
Full-bodied, very hoppy, with citrus, pine, fruity notes and a nice dry, bitter finish!

Original Gravity: 1.058
Color: Copper
Bitterness: Medium
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Ratings by CooperEllis:
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Reviewed by CooperEllis from New York

3.69/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
bottled 10-22-10, drunk 12-8-10
from mistakebythelake in the n00b2 BIF, thanks!

500 mL into a .3l glass.

Light colors, golden, not bright, with a large billowy white head that evaporates into a bit of sticky lacing. Big bubbles in the lacing. Exceptional appearance, with the color eminating from a dark core into lighter shades.

Pine, but not overpowering, citric hop smell. I do not smell malt, or much depth in the citrus. The first wave is strong, deep, but the aroma dies away quickly. Some light malt notes in the end, but there isn't much there.

The flavor has a bit of watery organge/tangerine in it. While I'm enjoying the drink, it is not as complex as some other IPA's. There is not much carbonation evident in the taste/mouthfeel (although it is evident in the appearence), perhaps that would help bring more of the complexity to the front. As it is, this is a quick drink. The bitterness is on the top of my mouth, and in the end of the sip, more an aftertaste than present thoughout. There is slight sweetness to this that I can not place, I presume it is from the malt but it is not a distinct sweetness (say, marshmellow, or chocolate).

The mouthfeel is a bit watery from the start, but is a bit more full with the aroma pulled in through the nose with the sip. It's certainly drinkable, although I suppose I would prefer other offerings. If folks out there read this and feel 2 months is too long in the bottle I'd be happy to try a fresher bottle and re-review/edit as necessary.

(44th)
Dec 09, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Rated by moysauce from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Untappd 2019
Mar 06, 2024
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Reviewed by SSS from Canada (QC)

5/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
A-Clear golden yellow with a thick white head and good lacing
S-Pine and earth notes predominantly with citrus and a hint of candied orange
M-Low end carbonation with medium body and a smooth creamy mouthfeel
T-Pine and citrus mix where the bitterness is smooth and creeps up on the finish. Heavy on the grapefruit pith
O-Excellent brew
Mar 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.43 by RomanIPAFreak from California

Feb 26, 2024
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Reviewed by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota

4.37/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours clear honey gold/amber with a thick white head that grudgingly falls away leaving generous lacing. Aroma is mild, earthy hops and some citrus. Flavor follows the nose, a touch sweet in front with a nice hoppy finish. Feel is light bodied and adequately carbonated. Overall, excellent.
Feb 21, 2024
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Reviewed by JacobusFavier23 from Texas

4.1/5  rDev -6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L- Pours a golden colored bubbly beer with a nice solid frothy head that results in solid lacing around the edge of the glass.
S-Resin, pine, sweet malt, floral notes, peach, citrus–mainly grapefruit and some earth.
T-The flavor is fresh and crisp. Solid notes of citrus and pine, a solid earthy backbone, malt, and a rewarding bitter bite towards the end. This beer does a really fine job of balancing sweetness and bitterness.
F-Really solid fizzy bite with a nice dry finish on the mouthfeel.
O-Just a really good West Coast IPA. Out of this one and Pliny, I'd probably side with the latter, but this is still very enjoyable. Glad I tried it.
Feb 17, 2024
 
Rated: 4.84 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Jan 22, 2024
 
Rated: 3.85 by shagal from Canada (AB)

Dec 31, 2023
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Reviewed by LifesAnesthesia from Virginia

4.58/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
L - Pale yellow with a frothy white head that sticks around a bit, leaving behind a nice cap and a good amount of lacing
S - Fresh piney, floral hops, citrus, and malt
T - follows the nose - tons of fresh piney, floral, butter hops up front and throughout intermixed well with cracker malt and citrus - good amount of grapefruit
F - medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Refreshing
O - a pretty solid all around IPA
Dec 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4.68 by DarrellK from Florida

Dec 26, 2023
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Reviewed by TheWaySheGoes from Illinois

4.47/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Great lacing upon pouring. Lot of subtle flavors going on. Orange, grapefruit, pine needles, and breadiness from the malt comes through. I can see why some prefer this to Pliny. Almost like the Focal Banger to the Heady Topper. Balance between the sweetness and bitterness is fantastic.
Nov 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.02 by timmy2b from New York

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by DrStiffington from New Jersey

Nov 12, 2023
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Reviewed by Act25 from New Jersey

4.43/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Cannot believe I havent enjoyed this classic before now. Bought WFM Mill Valley near the source bottled 30 days ago, in heavy glass.
A) A finger FULL of white head with great retention and lasting lacing. Golden body, chill haze.
S) SEE-saw of melon, woods, pine, lemon, peach, white pepper.
T) Follows aroma, round peach and melon notes. perfect zesty bitter finale.
F) Lots of mouth textures and sensations, punchy, bitter, cleansing.
O) Deservedly classic in direction of OG IPAs and Dales Pale Ale but better.
Nov 10, 2023
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Rated by ivanbrew

5/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This beer is very similar to P the elder I think it’s just a bit more bitter
Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4.29 by wekoontz from Maine

Oct 25, 2023
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Rated by LottaScrewingAround from Minnesota

4.21/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A very nice piney IPA. Soft and not too aggressive on the tongue. Overall, I’d recommend.
Oct 19, 2023
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Reviewed by NickSMpls from Washington

4.23/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Nose is woody and piney, rising from a light straw-color body. Light head, good lacing. Upfront bitterness which lingers well into the finish. Taste is very dry, malt is well into the background. Very much an IPA, start to finish. Very well crafted, nary a flaw to be found.
Oct 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Jdells09 from New Jersey

Sep 28, 2023
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