What's with the bad reviews for Ichigo Highway?

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by DovaliHops, Jan 27, 2013.

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  1. DovaliHops

    DovaliHops Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    I understand that people are going to have different views on certain beers, but any sour lover HAS TO love this beer. It is not as sour as your typical Cantillon, or as funky as your typical Fantome. Also may not have that Cascade flavor we all love. It is a DAMN GOOD SOUR though, IMO. But that's just...you know the rest. Cheers!
     
  2. Arbitrator

    Arbitrator Pooh-Bah (1,955) Nov 26, 2008 California
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    Crazy thought, but what if it's not?
     
  3. vacax

    vacax Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2008 California

    It is
     
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  4. Earlycsquid

    Earlycsquid Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2013 California

    First time having it I wasn't much of a fan.

    Second bottle opened, I appreciated it a lot better. No clue why.
     
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  5. 3rdto1st

    3rdto1st Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2011 California

    It doesnt tast plasticy to any of you? Ok, just me then.
     
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  6. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,933) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    I really liked it. Probably the best Provisions beer I tried. Could've used more sour though.
     
  7. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,050) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    Tastes like sour strawberry jam. I love it.
     
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  8. CenCalMario

    CenCalMario Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 California

    I haven't read the reviews, but the bottle I had tasted like liquid plastic and band-aids.

    Pretty much hated it.
     
  9. ggwheeler

    ggwheeler Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 California

    I'm a lover and defender of the Bruery to the end. They rarely cease to amaze me. I think they are bar-none the best brewery in So Cal in in the discussion for best brewery in the country.

    But even the big guys are allowed a swing and a miss occasionally.

    Ichigo Highway is a pretty big swing and miss.

    It's 'The Pantom Menace' of Bruery beers.

    Go get an Otiose. It's 'The Empire Strikes Back' of Bruery beers.
     
  10. ggwheeler

    ggwheeler Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 California


    someone tell me how it feels to touch a boob.

    please.
     
  11. SHODriver

    SHODriver Pooh-Bah (2,341) Aug 13, 2010 North Carolina
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    it's probably a bit too odd for some people. Strawberry is kind of an odd fruit to try and capture the essence of and add to a beer. I thought it was pretty interesting though and enjoyed the experience.
     
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  12. Miruguy

    Miruguy Zealot (631) Nov 22, 2010 California

    I really liked it as well and was surprised it wasn't better received by folks.
     
  13. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    Yea thought it was one of the best strawberry sours I had ever had (Looking at you Upland / Cascade / Hanssens). Drink em sooner rather than later as strawberry fades quickly.

    Cheers!
     
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  14. PlinyTheYoungest

    PlinyTheYoungest Zealot (603) Jun 30, 2009 California

    I only had it on tap but thought that it was fantastic. Maybe there are some off flavors showing up in bottles.
     
  15. peteinSD

    peteinSD Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2010 California

    i don't believe i've had that one. the bruery has definitely upped their sour beer program in the last few years. however, they seem to have hit a wall with the overly acidic, near vinegar in your face approach to sours. i'd love to see them add some nuance and take it to the next level.
     
  16. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I gave it a 3.58. It wasn't bad per se, but it isn't a sour I would go after again.
     
  17. aknight

    aknight Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2008 California

    I thought it was really good for what it was. I agree that strawberry is kind of an odd flavor to capture in a beer but I thought IH did it about as well as it could be done. I wasn't expecting to like it much but I came away pretty impressed by it.
     
  18. beerific

    beerific Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2010 California

    This! I had it on tap and it had a horrible plastic/medicinal character to it. I tried it on tap after having purchased bottles so hopefully the bottles end up being better.
     
  19. MrFootstones

    MrFootstones Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2008 California

    I thought the intense phenolic character was unpleasant, but was able to look past it and, overall, enjoy the beer. I see where both sides are coming from on this one.
     
  20. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California

    Ichigo Highway, in the sunshine.
    Where the medicine stays longer, and the phenols are stronger than moonshine...
     
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