90 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

kemoarps

Washington

4.1/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

To preface: I am not the biggest IPA fan, and not super big on hops. I like to think that I can maintain an objective sense, however. ALSO, this particular bottle has been aged quite a bit, so that undoubtedly affects its characteristics in distinctive ways.

The beer pours a pretty little amber ditty, with a mostly white head, leaving nice lacing down the sides

The head gives a good heads up (weak pun weakly intended) as to the sweetness that will follow, which surprised me somewhat. It's almost flowery, but don't mistake that for a bad thing. There are some faint caramel and citrus notes as well.

The taste follows the nose pretty well, and gives a story to the undergirding outline of the smell. The floral sweetness definitely comes to the front, while the slight caramel toastiness comes through in the second act. The citrus notes remain light, and the bitter hoppiness shines through in the 3rd and final act.

For an IPA this beer was almost creamier than I ever expected. Small bubbles, but light carbonation. Much smoother than I anticipated as well.

As I mentioned up top, I don't usually go for IPAs or beers with a more pronounced hop profile, but this beer was unequivocally tasty. I applause Dogfish Head for their craftwork and understand why my sister (and just about everyone else for that matter) heap praise upon the brewery. WELL worth checking out, even if you're not usually a fan of the style

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2011 04:53:57 | More by kemoarps

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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MJSJr

Ohio

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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45nDown

Arizona

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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Isotope

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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JoyHelfrich

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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TXhomebrewer

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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CMOrak

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

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Srive009

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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alanv

California

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 21:30:54 | More by alanv

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 20:58:33 | More by jbarletto

iCabaLLero

Georgia

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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Sixbolt

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 19:11:35 | More by Sixbolt

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

05-18-2013 14:30:47 | More by drgonzo2k2

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.8%

05-18-2013 03:58:24 | More by megamass

Billington

Tennessee

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 03:49:56 | More by Billington

marley2112

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

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Netdogca

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 03:19:49 | More by Netdogca

Honus1

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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mkirkland80

Virginia

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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SebD

Ontario (Canada)

4.43/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: It has a nice deep hazy orange color to it. It has a nice thick off-white head that dies down slowly and leaves nice lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of piney resins, mild citrus, floral hops, sweet toasty malts and some caramel.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a beautiful balance of hops and malts. Piney resins, floral and citrus balanced by sweet bready/toasty malts and caramel.

Mouthfeel: It has a medium carbonation with a very nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with great flavors and aromas.

Serving type: bottle

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SilentNature

Virginia

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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Maine

4/5  rDev -6.8%

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California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

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