Shipyard XXXX

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Type: American Double/Imperial IPA
  • Brewed by: Shipyard Brewing Co.
  • Availability: Year Round
  • Additional beer information
  • Aroma: Hoppy
  • Aroma Description: Flowers / Perfume / Herbs / Grass
  • Serve at Temperature: Cold
  • Container: Shaker Pints and Tumblers
  • Website: http://www.shipyard.com/
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  • 3.8/5 
  • 09.25% 
  • 1060/1685 
Commercial Description
XXXX IPA is a non-traditional American IPA with a brilliant copper color and the classic citrus nose of Cascade Hops. This beer demonstrates a unique balance of malt-inspired, delicate red grapefruit sweetness and lingering hop dryness. XXXX IPA won a Silver Award at the 2009 United States Open Beer Championships. This beer pairs well with Cajun dishes, blackened fish, and BBQ.

Malt: Malted Wheat, Pale Ale, Crystal, and Caramalt
Hops: Cascade, Warrior, Summit and Glacier, 70 IBUs
OG: 1.092
ABV: 9.25%
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  • Feb 8, 2010
    DosBeerigos (68)Rank: Beer NoviceGroup: Beer; DIY Style (Homebrewing)
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    Ferm; Well this is the 1st official tasting that I have done without my partner in crime, it was a tad bit odd, really felt sort-a out of place. I figured that I might as well start these new team tastings with one of my favorite beers. XXXX is quite like a party on my tongue. There are four different types of hops in this bad boy, and to balance out the bitterness there are four different types of malt. Now while I’m not a fan of malt, I am a fan of hops. I can’t say anything bad about this beer, partially because my kindergarten teacher (Miss Buzzy) told me to never say anything bad about anyone or anything. Although even if I wanted to I couldn’t. This is an....

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