60 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

Groomsy

Kentucky

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle poured into Sam Adams Perfect Pint. "Bottled on" date of 02/15/11. Purchased as a single for $2.19 at Ozzy's in Waverly, OH.

Appearance: The body is a transparent light amber, maybe a dark golden hue as well. It's topped a foamy 2-finger head, which dwindles slowly to a complete cap of foam, which stays consistent. The beer is very effervescent, with tons of carbonation bubbles racing to the top of the glass. Very chunky lacing is left behind as the beer is consumed. Great looks in the glass, though the body was a little lighter than expected.

Smell: Very nice. Most notably, I notice a load floral hops, rich and juicy, followed by a little bit of citrus and pine in the background (think West Coast style IPA). There is a little bit of grainy sweetness for balance. This beer has a very thick, pungent, and earthy smell - just how I like my IPAs. Still very well balanced, and not overwhelming. Even though this is an East Coast IPA, I was expecting a little more citrus in the nose.

Taste: The tongue is hit by a bright bitterness out front, bringing some very floral flavors to mind - it's pretty bold and awakening to the tongue. Some subtle grain and malt sweetness creeps into the middle of the palate, but the hops really shine in the finish with a multitude of citrusy hop flavors (grapefruit, maybe some pineapple or mango) and a lingering pine finish. A rich and juicy IPA. Very well done.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation in this was a little more aggressive than I'm used to in IPAs, but it worked for the flavors. The beer is on the lighter side of medium bodied and leaves a sticky, resinous finish with lingering grassy and pine flavors.

Overall: Excellent IPA. Maybe not the best of the best, but this is most definitely a staple of the style and cannot be overlooked. Refreshing, chock full of good flavor, and most definitely a keeper in the fridge if you can get a hold of it and are a fan of the IPA style.

Serving type: bottle

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