Up The Creek Extreme
IPA brewed by Thomas Creek Brewery - Greenville, SC
Up The
Creek Extreme IPA is mashed in at a low temperture in increease the
amount of fermentable sugars wile reductin the reidual sweetness.
The creates a hoppy behemoth of a beer with its alcohol will hidden.
This brew is designed to be danderously drinkable, so use caution or
you will find yourself "Up The Creek!"
Beer Stats:
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Color: Red Mahogany
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Caramel 20, Special B, Caramel 120
Bittering Hops: Warrior & Nuggett
Flavor/Aroma Hops: Amarillo, Willamette, & Dry Hopped with Amarillo
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
IBU: 111
Beer Review by
Beer Advocate:
Appearance: This was a dark, ruby tinted chestnut brown. It poured
small, short lived creamy head.
Aroma: Not hop forward, this was very balanced. Don't get me wrong,
there were plenty of hops, there was just plenty of caramel, brown
sugar, and hints of chocolate cake batter to provide balance. The
hops were resiny and earthy.
Taste: Citrus, then sweet brown sugar/chocolate and caramel. The
finish is bitter grapefruit rind and moderate warmth. 12.5% is hard
to believe, it is so well incorporated.
Mouthfeel: Heavy and chewy.
overall: I asked about local barleywines at GBX and they didn't have
any. This was one they suggested as an alternative. Great
suggestion, not only was this a great beer, but is definitely more
b-wine than pale ale.
Thomas Creek Brewery
Thomas Creek Brewery is situated in the heart of Upstate South
Carolina, creating a tasty array of great microbrews. From ales to
lagers, Thomas Creek uses only the finest American barley, hops and
yeast. With an assortment of 8 standard beers and seasonals as well,
Brewer Tom Davis is constantly brewing to meet customer demand.
Thanks everybody for keeping us so busy!
Since the beginning of the brewery in 1998, Tom Davis has been
winning the hearts and taste buds of people all over the Southeast.
His goal is to make the finest hand crafted beer, and please every
beer lover that tries a Thomas Creek brew.
The Thomas duo is proud to be the Upstate's premiere microbrewery
and would like to invite you to try our brews if you never have and
continue enjoying your favorite if you are a fan.
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