[erockrph]

I bought a sixer of this out of curiosity, having never tried a hoppy nitro beer before. Now I need to find 5 other curious drinkers, or one person who actually enjoys flat IPA. Nitro just isn't a good vehicle for American hops. Even at just 44 IBU, the bitterness seemed a bit rough against the smooth nitro body. Just a clash from every angle, as far as I'm concerned. Can't recommend this one.

[toby]

Never been a fan of nitro IPAs.

[jeffy]

I bought a six of this, too, regrettably.  Its biggest flavor comes from the gas.  I was looking forward to some hop flavor or aroma because the label lists several varieties, but alas, I was disappointed.

[HoosierBrew]

Sounds awful. Guinness and Beamish are the only two beers I like on nitro. Definitely don't want an IPA .

[cascadesrunner]

I've got 5 dusty ones as well and while it is disappointing it wasn't totally unexpected. 

[boulderbrewer]

I got 2 free ones, tried warm and cold. Either way I'm glad I did have to pay form them.

[69franx]

I tried a 6 as well, nothing impressive here. I think they were drinkable, and not rough to my tastes, but also really nothing IPA like. I would drink again if handed to  me, but will not buy again. I do love the cascading effect though, though as stated, it is wasted on this beer

[euge]

I wish I had read this thread before buying. Tastes like unbalanced homebrew: too roastily bitter compounded by hop bitterness. The nitro is actually a detriment because this IPA probably would taste better with co2. And it goes flat almost immediately which is like tripping a thief on the run.

So I expect the Samuel Adams "Nitros" will be as equally bad.

[BurghBeezer]

I must have been super lucky and had the freshest cans because the ones I had actually had fantastic aroma. Really strong floral aroma.  I keep my beer fridge 40-42F and brought the cans to a friends in a little cooler so probably ~50F when I opened them.  Maybe that made the difference.  The taste was okay, more english/noble flavor than I expected.  Definitely a gimmick and not something to seek out, but not that bad.

[toby]

I wish I had read this thread before buying. Tastes like unbalanced homebrew: too roastily bitter compounded by hop bitterness. The nitro is actually a detriment because this IPA probably would taste better with co2. And it goes flat almost immediately which is like tripping a thief on the run.

So I expect the Samuel Adams "Nitros" will be as equally bad.

I have yet to have a nitro IPA that I like.  From anyone.

[HoosierBrew]

I have yet to have a nitro IPA that I like.  From anyone.

Same here. It just seems to mute the hell out of the hop character. I'll try their coffee stout and pass on the others.


EDIT - Wrong thread. Thought it was the SA nitro thread when I mentioned the coffee stout.

[Iliff Ave]

I kind of like an IPA on nitro from time to time but also realize that it completely takes away from what an IPA should be.

[klickitat jim]

Well I bought a 6 pack. If you live for thick creamy lacing, this is your beer. Especially if you like your IPA watery and one dimensional.

If you follow it with a Leffe Blond, it really makes the Leffe shine!

[jeffy]

Well I bought a 6 pack. If you live for thick creamy lacing, this is your beer. Especially if you like your IPA watery and one dimensional.

If you follow it with a Leffe Blond, it really makes the Leffe shine!

Did you ever wonder why the next beer poured into a glass that previously had a nitro beer in it has almost as creamy a head and as prominent lacework?
Why is that?

[klickitat jim]

Decided to try a second can of this stuff, after I had a pour of my fresh on tap IPA first. I think they maybe mislabeled it. If Guiness Nitro IPA is an IPA, then Boston Lager is an American Barley Wine, and Negro Modelo is an Imperial Stout.