Ride Share
Abita Brewing Company
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Triple IPA
Limited Release
Louisiana
USA
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20
Description
You might want to plan ahead with this bright, hazy brew. Ride Share is a smooth Triple IPA loaded with luxurious hops. Its cloudy appearance steers you towards big hop flavors of tropical and citrus fruits. Don’t let the high ABV fool you – this drinkable brew is pleasantly balanced with a touch of malt sweetness and slightly dry finish.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 10.00%
IBUs: 35
Served at: ()
Hops: Citra
Malts: Pale, Wheat, Oats
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 35 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 15 / 20 / 20
Ride Share by Abita Brewing Co. was judged as a Double IPA (style 22A) according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
A full bouquet of aromas were evident upon initial pour. Tropical fruit notes were dominant and were accompanied by citrus aromas and hints of lime.
This is a hazy IPA, golden in color, with medium-to-low head retention that did not hold up even with a rigorous pour.
The tropical fruity character witnessed in the aroma carried forward into the flavor upon first sip, however it quickly turned somewhat harsh as a result of a high alcohol level and hop bitterness found here.
Medium to full in body, smooth over the tongue followed by an alcohol bite that lingers.
There is lots of pleasant fruity complexity in this beer, yet its distinct harshness detracts from its overall character.
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