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Brewed By: Goose Island Beer Co. (Anheuser-Busch InBev)

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6.3125

Number of Ratings: 16

Style: American IPA

Brewed In: 1800 West Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60612, USA

ABV: 5.9%

IBU: 55


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KiloXray profile pictureKiloXray - August 13, 2012
Excellent for session.
Hojo21 profile pictureHojo21 - August 5, 2012
Fruity at first, then extreme caramel flavor, just doesn't go together. Harsh finish too. Too bad.
ausomeawestin profile pictureausomeawestin - July 11, 2012
Goose island IPA Pours a cloudy light amber with two inches of off white head. Head dissipates within minutes, but there is a good deal of clinging lacing that is quite beautiful, one of the beauties of nature. A good deal of carbonation is visible; an unfamiliar sight for an IPA. Aroma is bitter citrus notes, mainly grapefruit and tangerine, with a hint of pine. Taste is bitter citrusy hops on the front of the palate paired with some sweetness. The hops are fruity, with strong notes of grapefruit, tangerine and pineapple. The sweetness is nonetheless hoppy with a spicy floral note, perhaps a hint of cinnamon or cardamon. A dry alcohol flavor is on the back of the palate. There is also a creamy butter and caramel flavor at the end of the palate that is subtle but delectable. Aftertaste is subtle, but definitely notes of caramel that dulls the bitterness. Try this IPA if you're looking for an IPA that is not too bitter and sweetness that is not overbearing. Its the sweetest IPA you will find that is not too sweet (I'm looking at you, dogfish head 90 minute IPA). I imagine that this IPA would be perfect for Indian cuisine, more well suited than your average IPA at that. I say this because of the bitter hops that can cut through the spices of Indian cuisine while at the same time being complimented by the spices of this IPA. Moreover, the creamy sweet aftertaste of this beer will be perfect for soothing a palate ravaged by curry. Overall this IPA is excellent. There is bitter grapefruit on the front of the palate followed by the emergence of notes of caramel.
pmanic profile picturepmanic - May 31, 2012
Not my cup of tea.
BMMillsy profile pictureBMMillsy - May 21, 2012
Strong citrus, almost like orange peel. Thos one isn't anything special, but good, crisp and easy drinking. Well done. True to the style and nicely balanced.
jdh510 profile picturejdh510 - May 7, 2012
Excellent not over hopped IPA
jboston profile picturejboston - March 31, 2012
Great drinkable IPA. Hoppy & a little floral.
Tex60 profile pictureTex60 - March 6, 2012
IPAs are supposed to be very bitter to stay true to style this is still an IPA but not as bitter as some. There is a hint of orange peel flavor that compliments the style. It also has a nice smooth mouth feel and nice head.
Ricker888 profile pictureRicker888 - February 18, 2012
Has a strong bitter taste that I especially did not enjoy at first. After one beer it became more tolerable but overall not to my liking.
thechasm442 profile picturethechasm442 - December 18, 2011
Hoppy and well balanced. A great intro to ipa's.
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