Style: IPA (American)

ABV: 7.0 IBU: 65.0

96/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 5

Alma Mader Brewing Pacific Portal

What the brewers say

“Heavily hopped with Oregon-grown Strata and Washington-grown Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe.”

What our panel thought

“Pine and subtle orange notes in the aroma. Diesel in the flavor, with a softer orange underneath. Bright, clean bitterness slowly fades with the pine lingering. Malt backbone is heavier but needed, given the heavy hopping.”

What our editors thought

“Bright tropical guava and lychee notes with a touch of clean sulfur in the aroma. Medium tropical fruit-pith bitterness balances the sweet malt in the sip without dulling the bright tropical fruit highlights.”

Review printed in: A New Day for IPA (Summer 2024) (View All Issues)


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Slice Beer Company Untold Prophecy

“Orange pith dominates the aroma. Leans more toward sweet orange, honey tangerine, lemon, grapefruit, pine in the flavor. A restrained bitterness lingers in the background. A good balance between the firm hop bitterness and some sweet, complex flavors.”

WeldWerks Brewing Co. Extra Extra Juicy Bits

“Rich, layered hop character leans on earthy notes with hints of coconut, mango. Nails the mouthfeel to provide a smooth, creamy finish with a balanced sweetness. Very floral hop flavors, almost pushing soapy. Enough bitterness to add support. Excellent finish with low alcohol note.”

Alma Mader Brewing Original Mind

“Limeade, navel orange, pineapple, apricot on the nose. Sharp lemon, tangerine, honeydew on the tongue. Light malt backbone. A bright and clean bitterness rips right through the middle and well into the finish. A great mouthfeel and malt presence help back up the overall experience.”

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