3.6 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
(Boittle brought back from the East Coast by a friend) Very heavy body, but then again what to expect from something at 9% alc?? Its supposed to be dry-hopped, but not a very heavy nose of hops in my glass. Color is cross between dark golden and orange, leaning more to the former. Nice hop charactor. Yes, there are hops there like there should be with an IPA, but its NOT an overly bitter hop charactor. (Note to self, start experimenting with Warrior, Simcoe and Amarillo hops!!!!). Quick pouring head, which disappated pretty quickly. Nice palate. Hops stay in aftertaste, albeit VERY light. Just enough to remember what you drank, but not enough to make you wait to take another sip. Make sure this beer is not too overly chilled. When I first poured it it was a bit on the cold side, but after letting it warm up in my glass the hops open up a bit. I’d buy it again, assuming it ever gets out here in the West Coast (the neck lable DOES have CA CASH VALUE on it so they must be planning to some day!).
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20
Well balanced IPA Dogfish Head knows what they are doing. Crisp hoppy bold flavor not a strong alcohol taste. One of my favorites!
4.7 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Called "possibly the best ipa in america", i agree! Purchased on a whim from local store. Was blown away by the amazing collection of flavors and huge hop presence but velvety finish. Very smooth and drinkable. This is a GREAT beer!
4.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Appearance was clear red honey caramel gold with creamy lasting off white 1 finger head, lacing throughtout glass. Aromas where sweet honey caramel malts, then soft citrusy lemon, figs, orange,pine and grapefruits.Easy nose with soft hops and sweet malt. Taste was the star, malts of sweet caramel and honey.Hops of citrus and tropical fruitsof figs, orange, grapefruit, and resin with balnace of both. Palate was silky creamy carbonation with a balanced body. The finish was a long beauty of hops and malts. Wonderful, like better colder than warmer...
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Bottle to chalice poured an amber with orange hues, medium frothy white head, and minimal lacing. Aroma includes tangerine, grapefruit, and figs. Taste is a symphony of flavors including honey and raisins upfront followed by citrus and pine hops. Finish is extremely smooth and creamy with a wonderful mouthfeel. Excellently crafted, complex, yet very drinkable Imperial IPA.
4.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Ruby red pour no head simple lacing. Light aroma of citrus, hops, pine, and grass. Butterscotch taste with pine, citrus, hops and spice. Super smooth and creamy on the palate. This one finishes really well.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
12 once bottle, aromas of all hops, flavors the same, best off the 4 variants DFH does.
4.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
Amazing brew. Hoppy hoppy hoppy. Butterscotch, citrus, toast, caramel, banana, leather, smoke, woody.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Tastes like a darker ipa but is medium in color. Interesting flavor, not as good as initially thought. Slightly citrussy with slight pine.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 14/20
Smells fruity and hoppy with a little straw as the pour matures. Blondish amber colour. Decently creamy head with great tracing. Taste has a good balance of booze. Palate is pretty thick, long-lasting. From City Market Co-op in Burlington.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap at Yardhouse in Brea. Sweet hop aroma and a nice white head. A hoppy citrus flavor that with a smooth aftertaste.
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