Chicago Imperial IPA

Brewed by Chicago Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

Pretty good aroma, but it could use more floral or citrus hops. Flavor has some bittering hops mostly. Not too balanced in that sense. Pretty good but not great. Overpriced.

on tap-pours a retaining off white head that laces and amber color. Aroma is some pineapple/grapefruit hops, light/medium malt. Taste is pine/citrus hops bite, sweet medium malt-caramel backbone. Full side of medium body.

A very good IPA from this brewer, with my favorite mix of hops very fresh. The only problem here was I felt the maltiness was not quite well enough balanced with the hops as it is in something like stone’s IPA. But if you’re trying this brewer’s beers and it’s in season, it’s definitely worth a shot. They give you a freebie shot to taste it first before you order a whole drink if you want too, but this is one you’ll definitely want to try.

GABF 2004. Labeled "Chicago Big IPA". Clear golden body and a nice standing white head. Mildly cheesy, piney hop nose. A hot beer with a very hoppy, resinous flavor and a touch of malt balance. Fairly standard double IPA.

on draft: as he handed me this one...said ’your gonna be chewing on a hop with this beer...the kid wasnt lieing....nicely cascade hopped beer and well balanced flavor somwhat grassy and green. a surprise to see so much alcohol in it, didnt know until i went to rate. alcohol well hidden. enjoyable beer and a must for you over the top hop kids.

Holy Hops! Kyle's imperial IPA must be made from hops and a little water. Powerfully super-hoppy with a orange-citric bite, yet well balanced. Nice dark orange ale. Awesome.