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Big Muddy Brewing – Galaxy IPA

Brewery: Big Muddy Brewing
Location Murphysboro, IL
Style American IPA
 ABV 7.50%
 IBUs 60

 

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Justin:

Aroma - Malt notes of caramel and honey mix with big citrus (grapefruit and orange zest) from the hops.
Score: 9/12
Appearance - The beer pours a clear, pale gold with a thin, white head that lingers.
Score: 2/3
Flavor - Much of the flavor mimics the aroma: Caramel, honey, grapefruit, tropical fruit, and a clear malt sweetness that works to balance out the hops.
Score: 16/20
Mouthfeel - Medium body, medium carbonation and a semi-dry finish
Score: 4/5

Overall Impression - I expected a lot out of this one because I'm a huge fan of Galaxy hops.  While it was good, and I'd even recommend to hop heads, it fell just a bit short of my expectations.  The sweetness from the malt was just a bit too much and threw the balance off just enough.  Again, it's a great beer and I just went in with expectations above where the beer landed.
Score: 8/10

 

Blake:

Aroma - Very citrus forward with orange zest and grapefruit shining through from the hops.  There is some floral notes in there as well, and a nice sweetness from the malt as well.
Score: 9/12
Appearance - Pale gold with a thin white head. 
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Very nice citrus flavors mixed with a malty backbone that gives a bit of caramel, biscuits, and honey sweetness. 
Score: 16/20
Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with medium carbonation.
Score: 4/5
Overall Impression - This one was pretty well balanced. It might not be the hop bomb some IPA fans are looking for, but it's a solid beer all around.
Score: 8/10

 

Galaxy IPA Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4.1
User Rating: 0.0 (2 votes)
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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