I.P.W.

Upstate Brewing Company

I.P.W.

White IPA
Year-Round
New York
United States

Judges Ratings 86

Aroma: 20 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20

Description

A cross between an American wheat and an American IPA. Nice citrus hop flavor and aroma, but the wheat tempers the finish.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 6.50%
IBUs: 70
Served at: (38 – 40° F)
Hops: Palisade, Zythos, Equinox
Malts: Two-Row, White Wheat, Crystal 40

Judges Review

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By Dan Preston

Judges Ratings 86

Aroma: 20 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20

This beer pours a clear, deep golden color with an orange hue and a long-lasting white head. The aroma is full of citrusy hops, peach, grapefruit, tangerine and a little earthy dankness. Underneath the hops is some doughy malt, light caramel and a hint of booze. The flavor is similar, but even brighter. It is hop-forward, mostly grapefruit along with more citrus – peach, tangerine, mango – with a touch of piney and resiny notes. There are also some lightly sweet caramel and honey characters, balanced by a firm bitterness and all leading into a dry, crisp finish with a slight warming alcohol note. Despite the small bit of alcohol sneaking thru, this beer is very nice and refreshing. The wheat character gives a soft elegance to the malt for the hops to lean up against.

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