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Pipeworks Brewing Company – Amarillo

Brewery: Pipeworks Brewing Company
Location Chicago, IL
Style Imperial IPA
 ABV 9.5%
 IBUs n/a

 

Best Quote During Tasting

Are you saying "diacetyl" or "die asshole?"

Justin:

Aroma - Smells like VERY sweet grapefruit. There are some toasted bread and caramel notes from the malt.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - Not quite clear gold with a huge head.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Both grapefruit and spicy hops with some diacetly to it. Malty sweetness is there but it's definitely balanced toward the hops.
Score: 14/20
Mouthfeel - Medium+ body with low-medium carbonation.
Score: 4/5
Overall Impression - I haven't had a single beer from Pipeworks that has disappointed, however, this beer was the closest thing to it.  I guess it's all relative since the beer scored a 3.9 out of 5 for me which isn't very low.  During reviews, we utilize BJCP guidelines and I score accordingly.  Therefore a beer might score a little higher than I would personally give it outside of the website.  With all that being said, I think that most people would really enjoy this beer and would recommend forming an opinion for yourself.  
Score: 8/10

 Blake:

Aroma -  Juicy grapefruit and some sweeter fruits like peach and pineapple.  A slight hint of caramel sweetness from the malt lingers on the aroma.
Score: 10/12
Appearance - Deep gold to light copper with a bit of haziness. Tall off-white head.
Score: 3/3
Flavor - Juicy fruit covered in caramel malts. A bit of peppery spice from the hops and toasted bread from the malts. Slight bit of booze lingers at the end. 
Score: 16/20
Mouthfeel -  Medium body and medium carbonation. Bit of a dry finish.
Score: 3/5
Overall Impression - I luckily didn't pick up the diacetyl that Justin did, which resulted in a higher score from me. All-in-all this was a really solid IPA. Not sure it's high enough on my list to try and take home on a trip from Chicago, but it's good enough to enjoy a pint if it is on tap somewhere.
Score: 8/10

 

Amarillo Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
4
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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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