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Overall: 9.0/10 by 1 dude
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Style: American Imperial IPA
ABV: 8.70%
IBU: 85
Seasonal: Year Round
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- scot from Oswego, IL
- Date reviewed: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 22:41:14
- $2.00 for 12 oz. can
- 857 beers rated with a 7.8 average rating
Date tasted: August 04, 2009
Color: Dark Amber
Rating Breakdown
Aroma: 9 (25%)
Taste: 9 (25%)
Look: 9 (15%)
Drinkability: 9 (35%)
Overall: 9.0
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$2.00, 1 serving, 12 oz. cans
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Poured into my Dogfish Head snifter glass (thank you Ed) clear with an inch of off-white, medium foam. Retention was mild with the same amount of lacing.
Surprisingly, since I know this is a huge hop bomb, this has a nice blend of piney and citrus hops along with sweet, caramel malt on the nose. There is also the scent of alcohol.
Wow, I didn't expect this. This beer is somewhat on the sweet side. No ridiculous bitter after taste, just a smooth taste of sweet, caramel malt, piney and grapefruit hops. Earthy undertones as well.
Low amount of carbonation mixed with medium body seem to give this beer a creamy, yummy finish. Very smooth and enjoyable beer to drink. I now know why so many enjoy.
Listen, you can hear the whistle as the hop bomb is dropping down to earth. This is a hop lover paradise but I think those that aren't huge fans of Double IPAs could still enjoy this one as the hop injection isn't as insane as some. Enjoy!