90 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

dolem98

Idaho

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Highlights:
-Beautiful golden/amber color
-Excellent hop nose. Perfectly floral.
-Bitterness is evident but not overpowering at all. The aftertaste is sublime- relish in the hops.

Additional Notes:
-Not quite as bitter as I expected. This beer is more hopped for the aroma and flavor than the bitterness aparrently. It might even seem closer to a hopped up barleywine than an IPA for me, but perhaps this is the definition of an Imperial IPA.
-Head dissipated and left no lace, hence the 3.5 on appearance. I think appearance is more of a bonus factor when reviewing beers, this one just didn't grab that bonus, other than the beautiful color, it was not spectacular.

The bottom line:
A must try for those who love that the sweet nectar of flowery hops.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2002 22:39:29 | More by dolem98

cam12

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-20-2013 05:34:25 | More by cam12

ronin926

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-20-2013 04:46:34 | More by ronin926

TreyIsWilson

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-20-2013 01:59:14 | More by TreyIsWilson

mjh0527

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-20-2013 01:11:37 | More by mjh0527

themegamancave

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-20-2013 00:02:31 | More by themegamancave

Roguer

Connecticut

4.44/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A - One of the darkest IPAs I've ever had. Amber, with a reddish hue. Solid two finger head with very good retention (1/2 finger head even to the end of the glass!). Beautiful lacing all up and down the glass. Translucent.

S - Very mild for a DIPA. Citrus and hops, but no strong grapefruit or orange peel like I'm so used to in an IPA.

T - Super smooth and malty; wow! Yeah, it's a hop bomb, but the balance is maybe the best I've ever had in an IPA. Huge, huge malt profile, but nothing undesirable at all. Creamy. Citrus and pulp. Absolutely amazing.

M - I repeat: smooth and creamy. A bit of alcohol and carbonation sting, but very drinkable. Cloying as the beer warms slightly.

O - This beer surprised me. I've had DFH 60, and I kind of expected a hoppier version. While technically true, the amazing balance with the huge malt load absolutely shocked me.

Bottled 5/30/13, so pretty damn fresh!

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 22:29:12 | More by Roguer

Riik3

Georgia

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-19-2013 21:59:03 | More by Riik3

March_of_99

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-19-2013 21:00:24 | More by March_of_99

Celismisser

California

4.69/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

First review so went with what is easily my favorite "easy to find" IPA.

A - Amber with Golden Hue, great clarity with nice thick head.
S - As expected, Big Hops but not all hops..some nice sweetness in there. A deep breath brings a pleasant tang to back of throat that makes my mouth water.
T - Nice and hoppy but also very creamy with citrus kick.
M - To me the feel is what makes this IPA better then so many of the other, really good IPA's that are out there right now. Like drinking whole milk at the perfect temp, this beer is to easy to drink to much of.
O - Great IPA, the very best you can expect to ever find sharing space with the masses in a grocery store.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 18:30:23 | More by Celismisser

Andreias21

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-19-2013 12:53:57 | More by Andreias21

heavenlyStash

California

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-19-2013 06:03:51 | More by heavenlyStash

jngrizzaffi

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-19-2013 01:59:17 | More by jngrizzaffi

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-18-2013 23:44:06 | More by taylor714914

sudsy2drunk

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-18-2013 18:36:10 | More by sudsy2drunk

jbar920

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-18-2013 17:35:43 | More by jbar920

atinman

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 23:28:35 | More by atinman

tgraven

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-17-2013 21:14:00 | More by tgraven

nootch23

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 17:49:13 | More by nootch23

spw109

New York

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 07:19:12 | More by spw109

richj1970

Alabama

4.2/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured in draft into snifter.

A: Dark golden color with nice fluffy white head that leaves nice lacing behind.

S: Lots of hops and earthiness mixed with light sweet malts.

T: Pine and citrus flavors from the hops balanced nicely with the richness and sweetness from the malts. This is my kind of IPA. More going on here than just hop bomb.

M: Nice body and good carbonation. Refreshing to drink...

O: Fantasic beer. Makes me reconsider drinking IPA more often.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2013 02:33:10 | More by richj1970

ryutheblade

Virginia

3.74/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

I don't consider myself a beer reviewer, but I figured I would put down my honest opinion as it seems to be the thing to do. Bear in mind this is my first day on BA.

To be honest I don't care for IPA's, most of the I don't go back for a second one,the only reason I am drinking them regularly these days is in the hope of "refining my palete." That being said I find myself enjoying this beer enough to the point of helping myself to a secnod one.

The main problem I have with most IPA's is they linger to much on my palate with a bitter aftertaste, 90 minute doesn't do that. It's bitter up front then tapers off leaving me wanting another sip.

All in all, I will keep drinking this beer and I think it will make a good stepping stone for me to keep drinking IPA's.

Edit: originally made reference to 60 minute, meant to write 90. Fixed now.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 22:30:15 | More by ryutheblade

George1799

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 21:46:13 | More by George1799

aeroparrot

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-16-2013 21:34:53 | More by aeroparrot

jkrug5

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 19:19:11 | More by jkrug5