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Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA - Imperial/Double IPA

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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 
15224.02/5.04.02/5.09.1%97.8Snifter, Tulip
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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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 mcc5468 (102), USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
May 25, 2008  
22 ox bottle. Aroma was strong and sweet pine. Taste is very hoppy which is on-par for a double ipa. Nicely done, it is not overwhelming. The alcohol is well hiden. Very nice rendition of the imperial/double ipa.


 moelikebeer (219), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
May 25, 2008  
Bottle. Clear, dark amber pour. Aroma of both sweet malt and citrusy and floral hops. Really well balanced. Great hop flavor, but not overpowering. Excellent beer.


 beachbum25 (778), Powellville, Maryland, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
May 25, 2008  
22 oz shared bottle-poured a clear copper color w/a moderate white head. Sweet, hoppy aroma. Pine hop flavor w/traces of citrus, orange, & a little caramel. Hops didn’t overpower this brew, had some balance to it. Even had a little bit of a bitter roasted malt finish. Pretty good stuff. Long, citrus finish.


 AgentSteve (1334), SF Bay Area, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 23, 2008  
Bomber courtes of mreusch (thank, Matt!) Pours a nice deep clear copper color with a two finger, cream colored head that diminishes to considerable lacing. Nose is very sweet, with pineapple and floral hop aroma, with a atouch of caramel. The flavor is spot on, but not quite as strong as the nose. Very enjoyable, with caramel, yielding to a touch of bitterness, and finishing dry and clean. Very good beer.


 craftycarl21 (513), South Hero, Vermont, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/517/20
May 19, 2008  
hazy copper pour with a rosy tint. really cool head, mixture of frothy and bubbly, with great lacing. aroma is not as powerful as some imp IPAs but certainly pleasant- hops, citrus, and some floral hints. Very intriguing malt notes in the flavor, unique for the ipa classification. Great hop finish, and the flavor is delicious overall. Palate is wondrous- smooth, full, and hides the 9% remarkably well. Fantastic beer.


 oteyj (716), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/517/20
May 19, 2008  
Pours hazy copper with biscuity beige head that lasts well. Aroma is not intense or complicated by any means, but is quite nice- hops dominate. Flavor knocked me back a bit- I wasn’t nearly expecting the malt content that presented itself. I’m a little miffed that this isn’t considered an American Strong due to this fact. Balance is incredible- palate is smooth and rich- can’t taste the alcohol. This is amazing.


hoptimus (50), Grand Island, New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
May 19, 2008  
Bomber. Pours clear honey color with copious amounts of foam. Has an extraordinary floral and citrus bouquet. Medium body with loads of hops. Has a citrus and nutty malt character. Finishes very dry, but the alcohol remains hidden. Absolutely delicious.


 zappafan99 (462), Ascension Island
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/517/20
May 17, 2008    Updated: Jul 4, 2008
Hops..Hops ....and more soap. Deep orange,copper color. Smokey malt..Nice lacing..Aroma clears the pathways..The hops must scare away any virus..Palate is nice, if taste is too soapy. Feels like a 90 minute hops beer.. designed to test the beer drinker. I bet my teeth are white by now.



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