Dream Machine
Magic Hat Brewing Company

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From:
Magic Hat Brewing Company
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
India Pale Lager (IPL)
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
76
Avg:
3.33 | pDev: 14.41%
Reviews:
91
Ratings:
851
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 11, 2018
Added:
Jan 28, 2014
Wants:
  18
Gots:
  314
Dream Machine, an India Pale Lager or IPL, is a melding of varied visions of an India Pale Ale and an Amber Lager. Once poured, its light copper color delights the eyes and a citrusy hop aroma flows through the nose. Upon first sip, a smooth hop bitterness reveals itself – fresh, bold and slightly spicy – before subtle hints of mild maltiness appear. A big hop bite and a crisp, clean lager finish combine for a beautifully balanced beer. Take Dream Machine for a spin and let your reverie begin.
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Ratings by JamesMN:
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Reviewed by JamesMN from Minnesota

2.8/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
No bottle date that I could find.

Appearance: Near translucent copper colored brew with half a finger of off-white suds. Look like a regular IPA.

Aroma: Here's where it starts to differentiate itself from IPAs. There is an underlying lager yeast musk that is hard to ignore. However, there are some sweet nearly flowery hops there.

Taste: Sharp bitterness upfront that combines with the sort of piercing flavor some pilsners can deliver. After the initial bitterness the flavor opens up a little more and a bready/floury malt flavor combines with the dryness generated by the hops to create a sudden finish. The aftertaste is almost metallic tasting, like there are pennies in the beer. Although the beer is never watery, the flavor is just bland. The hops don't seem to have much character to them.

Mouthfeel: Just below medium in body with a carbonation level somewhere between a pilsner and a pale ale.

Final Thoughts: I've had very few IPLs since the style has started taking off, but Dream Machine is definitely at the bottom of my list. The metallic flavor and lack of hop character make that decision an easy one. Would I drink it again? Probably not.
May 30, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.4 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by zotzot from Vermont

May 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.02 by ADKbeerguy from New York

Dec 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.53 by Khaack from New York

Oct 29, 2017
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.84/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Undated bottle into pint glass. Pours a hazy amber with a solid eggshell-white head. Initial impression is pine hops, nice malt backbone, touch of citrus. Medium mouthfeel; refreshing carbonation. Slightly bitter finish. Very drinkable. Kind of like a mellow IPA.
Feb 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.61 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.47 by Suskind from Michigan

Oct 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by nater919 from New York

Aug 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by dag1991 from Ohio

Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by -Andrew- from Michigan

Jul 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.16 by Hazen from Germany

Jun 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by SlainteAlbanyNY from New York

Apr 30, 2016
 
Rated: 2.33 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jae61 from Arizona

Apr 24, 2016
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.54/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 2.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.75
**
06/16/2014
Aroma: Pine, hops, citrus. Appearance: light orange, clear. Wispy, white head. Taste: a touch smokey, crisp , hoppy Pine aftertaste. Goes down easy and quickly. Feel: light, airy, medium carbonation. A very drinkable IPL."
**
Apr 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.65 by empowell8394 from Pennsylvania

Apr 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by MartyIU13 from Illinois

Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.01 by JPadilla from Florida

Mar 23, 2016
Dream Machine from Magic Hat Brewing Company
Beer rating: 76 out of 100 with 851 ratings