Karl Strauss Big Barrel Double IPA
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88
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RATINGS: 244 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.72/5 SEASONAL: Special EST. CALORIES: 270 ABV: 9%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
“To kick off this series of intense hoppy beers, we wanted to go big. Imported New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops provide a vibrant tropical aroma that raises eyebrows and expectations. Aggressive amounts of Warrior and Ahtanum hops produce an assertive bitterness that stands out against a firm malt backbone. Balanced even at 90 IBUs, Big Barrel leaves a considerable first impression that serves as a prelude of things to come.” According to a brewery rep, the beer will be distributed throughout Southern California and they’re planning on doing 1,000 cases of 22’s. Specs: Color 15.4 SRM ALC 9.0% IBU 90 PLATO 20
“To kick off this series of intense hoppy beers, we wanted to go big. Imported New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops provide a vibrant tropical aroma that raises eyebrows and expectations. Aggressive amounts of Warrior and Ahtanum hops produce an assertive bitterness that stands out against a firm malt backbone. Balanced even at 90 IBUs, Big Barrel leaves a considerable first impression that serves as a prelude of things to come.” According to a brewery rep, the beer will be distributed throughout Southern California and they’re planning on doing 1,000 cases of 22’s. Specs: Color 15.4 SRM ALC 9.0% IBU 90 PLATO 20
3.5
Draught at Karl Strauss, Carlsbad.
Clear golden colored with a medium sized white head.
Fruity aroma of caramel, hops, pine needles and resin.
Fruity flavor of caramel, hops and pine needles with notes of resin.
Hoppy finish.
4.1
Duft frisk jucie appelsin mago svag gran smag frisk citrus lime appelsin mango jucie
3.8
Mooie oranje kleur met een goede kraag. Ruikt fruitig, citrus, orange, honing. Smaakt fruitig, zoetig, honing, bloemen.
4.2
Ruikt heerlijk hoppig. Lekker dik, zoetig. Smaakt fruitig, fris, hoppig, niet al te bitter.
3.8
Dorée sous peu de mousse, elle envahit la bouche de ses arômes houblonnés et floraux. Amertume justement masquée qui revient toutefois en bouche.
4.1
660ml bottle shared with friends. Pale golden with a medium white soapy head. Medium to full body with moderate carbonation. Great bitterness with nice fruity sweetness. Pine, tropical fruits, tangerine, caramel and some spices. Very good IIPA.
3.9
Strong grapefruit and guava aroma. Great flavors with a full, think body. Maybe too syrupy? But overall, quite good.
3.5
Bottle pour. Cloudy light golden with a good size soapy white head. Aroma is grapefruit, lemon, and pine. Medium creamy body. Medium bitter with a salty finish.
---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone
3.8
On tap at the brewery. Pours a hazy gold with small white head leaving spotty lacing. The aroma is citrus and dank. Medium body, juicy hop, grapefruit, melon, light resin finish, very good.
3.8
66cl bottle. 04-06-2015.
BBD: 12-2015. Batch: ZKBSBB1.
In short: malty DIPA.
Pous little hazy dark gold with nice white head. Moderate head retention, some lacing. Grassy, sweet, herbal nose. Medium body, average carbonation, some crispy texture. Taste is quite bitter, some malty sweet, citrusy. Dry and bitter aftertaste with a clean palate.
BBD: 12-2015. Batch: ZKBSBB1.
In short: malty DIPA.
Pous little hazy dark gold with nice white head. Moderate head retention, some lacing. Grassy, sweet, herbal nose. Medium body, average carbonation, some crispy texture. Taste is quite bitter, some malty sweet, citrusy. Dry and bitter aftertaste with a clean palate.
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