Style: IPA (American)

ABV: 6.5 IBU: 80.0

94/100
Aroma: 10
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 20
Mouthfeel: 5

Girdwood Brewing Company Girdweird

What the brewers say

“The hops take center stage with a clean, slightly bitter finish, signature of a West Coast IPA.”

What our panel thought

“Sweet grapefruit, pine nose. Flavors include pine sap, blackberries, cherries. A sharp, clean bitterness cuts through the tongue like a knife and lingers, letting you know it slaughtered your palate. Sounds brutal, but you go back for more. A bright and strong example of a heavily American-hopped beer.”

What our editors thought

“Smells a bit like a swanky steakhouse—fresh but meaty with cut flowers and a bit of sizzle. Sip is modern with light fruit-pith bitterness.”

Review printed in: The IPA Issue: Cold IPA, New West Coast, Hop Saturation & More (August-September 2022) (View All Issues)


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