Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

	Percentile
	100
	overall

Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Denver, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1531	4.02/5.0	4.02/5.0	9.1%	97.9	Snifter, Tulip

Commercial Description:
Hoppier, maltier and with more alcohol than a standard IPA, Hercules Double IPA definitely is not for the faint of heart. Hercules Double IPA is, however, an elixir fit for the gods. A brash but creamy wonder, Hercules pours a deep orange-coppery color, forming substantial lace in the glass. Hercules Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavor from start to finish. A hefty backbone of nutty, toffee-like malt character balances Hercules' aggressive, punchy hop profile. 85 International Bittering Units (IBUs).

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nbutler11 (741), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 10, 2009

On tap at Papago. Pours a rich amber color with a beige head. Pretty amazing. Features balanaced notes of salt, hops, cream, and flour. Has a faint amount of orange rind in the flavor. I have been told that the kegs are hit or miss, so I guess I was lucky and got a pint from a good one.

TeamTrappist (381), jericho, New York, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	5/5	5/10	3/5	13/20

Apr 9, 2009

Tap at Blind Tiger. Poured a dark amber. Not too much of an overpowering hop nose. This is not a fruity piny hop bomb. Possibly too malty, or overbalanced? Not my style of hop, but its ok, with a mild bitter finish.

beerandIT (182), Richmond, Virginia, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Apr 8, 2009

Oh how I miss this beer readily available where I live. Beautiful dark amber color. It is a bit off balanced with citrus and hops dominating but thats why I love this double ipa. A bit of malt and a ton and another ton of hops on the palate followed closely behind with hints of pine and citrus flavors all destroying your tongue. Nice and smooth drinking still for hop heads and people that just appreciate great beer. Also laces the glass all day long. As a nice amount of head that sticks around on the initial pour as well. Lets get this guy back in richmond, va!

Kestral (198), Oslo, Norway

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	14/20

Apr 7, 2009

Pours a clear, dark orange, small head. Aroma is surprisingly mild, floral and citrus hops, caramel malt, fruits. Flavour is also quite subdued compared to other DIPAs, but the hop bitterness lingers for a long time. Very nice and balanced, alcohol well hidden, refreshing and drinkable.

jvmiller (532), Bel Air, Maryland, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Apr 3, 2009

An interesting Double IPA...not as bitter as I had expected. Probably balanced out by the undertones of malt that are present throughout the beer. Much more fruitiness than some other Double IPAs that I have sampled...citrus with some other lite fruits.....some hints of pine. Nice pour, great color. Overall, a decent double IPA

shawnm213 (913), South Bend, Indiana, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Mar 30, 2009

bottle at a bbq. not too bad. bitter. orange coppery collor. floral aroma. big beer!

Adam77 (407), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 30, 2009

I want to see this in 6’s. Bomber just isn’t enough. Good pine flavor bite. Smooth.

HolidayBeerGuy (50), Detroit, Michigan, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Mar 28, 2009

22oz. bomber, pours dark gold almost amber red, small pure white head. Aroma is floral citrus all the way, lively mouthfeel, good malt balance not insanely hopped, severely bitter finish. Huge good DIPA, all glory be to the hop.

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