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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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12884.04/5.04.04/5.09.1%95.7Snifter, 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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 RSRIZZO (1018), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20

Sep 26, 2007  
Had this is 5/17/2004. Aroma is fresh and hoppy. Color is a hazy orange with good carbonation and a nice head. Taste is bold and hoppy. Starting with a full/medium body that goes down with a bold rich feel. Finish comes on with a rich malty flavor that is backed by a fresh hop flavor and a full hop bitterness. OK this is the best beer Great Divide has ever made. This beer kicks ass, it is full of flavor, it’s rich, hoppy, and bitter, and all of this is very well balanced. The only bad thing is, it is a bit rich, not like Arrogant Bastard, in fact it seems mild compared it that, but it is still a great beer.

brokephibroke (48), , Colorado, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Muted copper pour with a thick off tan stable head. Hops, grapefruit, caramel corn and coriander aroma, very complex. I can taste the malt and hops. Upfront maltiness with a bit of chocolate, long citrus hop finish. Palate is a bit weak as no coating or thickening is noticed.


 ghawener (699), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Thanks to rsamayoa. Bottle: @ informal ratebeerian gathering. spicy, herbal, medicanal, sweet, malty, well crafted.


 rcasta (284), El Salvador
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Gracias pollo en la casa del gordo es la mejor de la noche con la chimay blue. Me gusta mucho esta cerveza hay que pedirla otra vez


 Jonte (401), Gothenburg, Sweden
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle. Hazy orange color with a white head. Floaties. Aroma: Hopppy, floral, citrus. apricots and sweet malt. Flavor: Hops, pine, nutty malt, apricots, grape, aspirin, oranges, grass, alcohol, sweet malt. Very hoppy, but also balanced and almost smooth. Medium to full body.


MuttyD (87), Cambridge, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Orange pour with thick white head. Flowery, spicy and hoppy aroma. Citrusy, hoppy, and slightly salty. Bitter finish. Great IPA.




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