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Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Great Divide Brewing Company

Denver, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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12384.04/5.04.04/5.09.1%96.2 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

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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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PSmith (35), Kennewick, Washington, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20

Jul 12, 2007  
Bueatiful hop profile, what a double IPA should be. I love this beer. Great deep orange color, citrus and pine in the taste and aroma. This beer will always be in my top 10 beers.

gameface23 (76), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/519/20
Aug 18, 2008  
Hazy orange with a great looking head that leaves impressive lacing on the glass. Aroma of hops with a well rounded taste, great mouthfeel, and finish that is pure flavor without the bitterness. Great beer!


Linnet (3), , Sweden
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 18, 2008  
very nice aroma and appearence. The flavour was very intense. This was my first double IPA and it left me wanting for more.


 jonno (151), Japan
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 18, 2008  
A great hoppy smack to the chops. Very enjoyable in that american hops overkill way. could do with a bit more balance, but one to reach for in the cooler months


fezzik20 (4), USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/519/20
Aug 17, 2008  
After one beer, this vaults into my top 3 very easily. Reminiscent of/cross between Dogfish’s 90 Min IPA and a Stone Double Bastard, it is very balanced, yet very hoppy. You’d never know it was 9.1% alcohol. Do yourself a favor and pick up a 4 pack.


 troopie (469), USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/518/20
Aug 16, 2008  
Bottle. Poured burnished copper with thick lasting head. Much lacing. Fresh pine, floral and citrus notes in the hop. Citrusy flavour with flower notes and a bit of malt to keep it from being too bitter Lasting hop finish. A lekker beer.




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