Barfly
Overall: 8.4/10 by 3 dudes
Dudes: 8.5/10
Trend: 8.4/10 over past 5 reviews 
Style: American IPA
ABV: 5.60%
IBU: 60
Seasonal: Year Round
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8.3
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- tikibeer from Sandwich, IL
- Date reviewed: Monday, June 27, 2011 at 00:07:22
- $1.99 for 12 oz. bottle
- 190 beers rated with a 8.1 average rating
Date tasted: June 26, 2011
Color: Medium Amber
Rating Breakdown
Aroma: 9 (25%)
Taste: 8 (25%)
Look: 8 (15%)
Drinkability: 8 (35%)
Overall: 8.3
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8.4
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- scot from Oswego, IL
- Date reviewed: Monday, June 07, 2010 at 20:50:40
- $0.00 for 12 oz. bottle
- 856 beers rated with a 7.8 average rating
Poured clear into my pint glass. The foam is off-white, about a third of the glass, and thick. Retention is really nice while leaving some very sticky, splotchy lacing throughout.
Aroma is equal parts citrus hops with a bread malt backbone. Slight hints of floral develop. The malt profile is reminiscent of fat tire.
Taste is a little sweeter than I expected based on the nose. A nice floral, citrus hop profile starts almost immediately and lasts through to the finish. A pleasant and not over powering bitterness lasts for a while.
Medium body might be a little generous, but, then again, might easily placed here. Nice carbonation with a sticky mouth.
Being pleasantly surprised by a beer is never a bad thing. Barfly goes above and beyond my expectations by a long shot. Has almost a presence of being much bigger than it is. Enjoy!
Date tasted: June 07, 2010
Color: Amber
Rating Breakdown
Aroma: 8 (25%)
Taste: 9 (25%)
Look: 9 (15%)
Drinkability: 8 (35%)
Overall: 8.4
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| 10th Anniversary India Pale Ale | 7.6 |
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8.6
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- rich from Oswego, IL
- Date reviewed: Saturday, June 05, 2010 at 21:31:06
- $0.00 for 12 oz. tap
- 273 beers rated with a 7.8 average rating
A: Great hue of orange-amber, slightly cloudy. Big foamy head, not super sticky, but did stick around.
S: Not as attractive as the taste. A little bready, citrusy.
T: Great zap of citrus and floral. The taste is orange / grapefruit, then muffled malt sweetness, and a subtle hop bite at the end. A medium mouthfeel and carbonation is great.
D: Wasn't expecting much and found I really liked it. Big personality for a "regular" IPA, I've had Imperials that were not as assertive. West Coast hops meets Midwest fruits and in very balanced brew. I'll seek out this brewers other works.
Date tasted: June 05, 2010
Color: Deep Orange Amber
Rating Breakdown
Aroma: 8 (25%)
Taste: 9 (25%)
Look: 8 (15%)
Drinkability: 9 (35%)
Overall: 8.6
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| 10th Anniversary India Pale Ale | 7.3 |
| 2009 Correction Ale | 8.0 |
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Pours a nice medium amber color that has a hint of orange to it. Nice two inch off white head that thick and foamy. Good retention on the head with thick foamy lacing.
Aroma is very pleasant. I am getting a citrus hop along with a grain or bready aroma. Has an earthiness to it with a hint of floral.
Taste is clean and refreshing. Has a bit of a mellow start that works into a robust citrus floral hop. Has a nice sweetness to it. Finishes with a mild bitterness that lingers on the palate.
Medium body with light to medium carbonation. Sweet and sticky mouth feel.
Overall this is another solid IPA. Well balanced, clean and refreshing. I like it.......try one!