Imperial / Double IPA Beer Reviews
Bigger is better! A huge hop bomb that has a pungent, bitter blast and minor malt profile. Hello flavor!
by Tom Smillie | Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Rogue Ales, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Rogue decided to switch up their Imperial series packaging from those large ceramic bottles to little 7 oz samples. From what I have heard it was partly due to product movement which is sad to hear. Now if want a full glass I have to buy 3-4 mini ones. Displaying a...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Two words — GREAT BEER. Wow. As I look back on this a story emerges. First, I love Southern Tier. Just about anything they brew I like. Second I’m a six pack guy more than a four pack. For a couple reasons. If it is a bad beer I’d rather go cheaper...
by Tom Smillie | Avery Brewing Company, Colorado, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Upon my return from NOLA, the Sunday before Labor Day, I cracked open a double IPA in order to quench my craving for a hoppy beer. What I dove into was more than just hoppy, but rather a pummeling of my taste buds by that little green flower. Avery produces a couple...
by Tom Smillie | Illinois, Imperial / Double IPA, Snifter, Three Floyds Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Three Floyds knows how to make great hoppy beers, but I have come to realize that their niche or specialty is found in their IPAs. While most craft beer drinkers love a good IPA from time-to-time, we all have our preference as to what makes an IPA enjoyable to us. I...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, New York, Snifter, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
“Unearthly” is a great IPA. It was another hit that I discovered at a local beer festival. I wrote down “get this one” and two months later sipped the 22 ozer helping all alone. It poured a tan, sudsy head that disappeared quickly. This amber...
by John | Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Widmer Brothers Brewery, Wine Glass |
Deadlift was another hit at the St. Paul Beerfest. I quickly noted to pick up a couple of these for the frig and a review. So here goes. If the words “smooth”, “thick”, “complex” and “berryish” appeal to you for a IPA...