60 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

HarryPotHead

Maryland

4.61/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

ST - poured from 12 oz bottle into mason jar mug

A - nice amber / copper color with 1 finger head from slow pour. Head leaves a good bit of lacing in rings on the way down.

S - Not what I was expecting....I've come to expect more citrus and pine from these American IPA's and while present neither dominated. What did dominate was a sweet malty / biscuity aroma that was a nice change up from the norm.

T - Easiest drinking IPA I've ever had! This beer is really sessionable but doesn't sacrifice any flavor. Sweet malts and subtle hops with minimal bitterness / bite. Dangerously good!

M - Light, crisp, with just the right amount of carbonation

O - While I prefer the 90 minute IPA, this one is no slouch. This would be a great beer to drink while playing cards with your buds. Some might think this is basically the "light" version of DFH's minute series, but I see this brew as standing alone from the others. It is nothing like the others as a matter of fact...and it's unique flavors and characteristics, while not as pronounced or "in your face" as your typical IPA manages to blend into an extremely well crafted beer!

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2013 00:14:46 | More by HarryPotHead

arfenhouse

California

3.41/5  rDev -17%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

A: Clear copper with white head. Retention is decent.

S: Getting a good amount of caramel malt sweetness. Light on the tangerine, lemon, and pine.

T: Very light on the hop flavors. Initial bready, sweet malt. Some orange and very little pine.

M: Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Not quite dry.

O: Decent brew at best. Lacking a bit of hops all around.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 20:24:29 | More by arfenhouse

jints07

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +21.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Sorry, just had to comment on this useless snob comment (really what does this add)

"I would call it a good IPA for beginners." Um, no. Thanks for giving away that you drank it out of bottle. Why not just funnel it next time.

For those that care to actually taste it... take the bottle out of the fridge, let sit for 20 minutes. Pour in to GLASS (DUH). Enjoy. Please disregard reviews of IPAs directly from a bottle. Good grief.

This is a full bouquet full flavor IPA, Citrus but with adequate offsetting malt, particularly as proper consumption temperature is reached. Ridiculously clear.

No, I don't work for DFH, but calling it IPA for beginners is dumb.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 00:04:10 | More by jints07

Broman

Ohio

4.41/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance- Half inch foamy head from the pour. This gradually recedes to a few bubbles atop. Retains some pretty nice lacing. Pale murky orange in color.

Smell- Mild hops are mostly noted.

Mouthfeel- Heavy carbonation sting up front quickly gives way to a medium body beer.

Taste- Nothing spectacular. Hops and bitterness engulf the flavor. This is not a bad thing. Not overpowering but pleasant. Straightforward ipa, no extra bells and whistles.

Overall- Satisfying ipa I've drank for years. Not outstanding but a good ipa. Not overpowering, could be a nice start to trying ipas.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 21:30:06 | More by Broman

scot_chale

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +21.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

poured into a pint glass from a bottle. bottled on 2/19/13 and poured on 3/30/13

A- hard pour produces 4 full fingers of bubbly white head. the body is a clean golden orange with lot of visible carbonation. the head retains quite heavily. Lacing is medium-heavy.

S- Wow, what an herbal hop smell! it smells like fresh hop vines. It's very pungent and intoxicating. Taking a deep inhale produces a euphoric feeling.

T- it's perfect. it's a hop bomb from heaven that washes away and leaves just enough lingering to make you come back for more. it's a great blend of citrus and herbal, while still maintaining a nice balance of sticky malt sweetness.

M- medium-light bodied, a good bite from the carbonation, and very dry.

O- AMEN! MY FAVORITE IPA TO DATE HAS RISEN! I love bell's two hearted. summit's saga ipa is in my heart forever. stone's ipa is amazing. but NOTHING has hit me like this one the first glass. It's an herbal aroma, which is such a change up. I'm a little burned out on citrus. The flavor blends, from citrus, to herbal, to malty sweetness. It's sessionable in the ABV and mouthfeel. I'm happy to call this my favorite IPA. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 23:33:09 | More by scot_chale

jmutoml757

Virginia

3.19/5  rDev -22.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

poured from a bottle into pint glass.
A- bright amber, not cloudy. There was a one finger head that did not go away and left lacing down much of the glass.
S- definite pine/evergreen hop scent; there is also a hint of grapefruit or perhaps lemon.
T- good hoppy bitterness comes through with a surprising initial honey note.
M- The yeast sits on your tonue throughout the duration of the bottle. after the initial taste nothing really stands out.
O- Average sums it up. it has some of the bitter hops that IPA lovers desire, but it lacks any outstanding flavor. That being stated, it is easy to drink and could be a good hot summer day selection. I would call it a good IPA for beginners.

Serving type: bottle

03-20-2013 00:41:05 | More by jmutoml757

Haydn-Juby

Quebec (Canada)

4.3/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12oz bottle

A: Hazy orange/yellow color. Fairly dense, soapy white head with good retention and lacing too.

S: Citrus and grape fruit smells are most dominant but have a good mix with some grassy hops.

T: I was surprised at the amount of malt content in this beer. It had some decent biscuit malt like flavor in it. There's a nice fresh cut grass taste from the hops .Citrus hops were also very present and gave the beer a nice bitterness but not too overpowering.

M: Finishes clean and pretty dry too. Not to thin or too thick. Maybe a little bit highly carbonated. Very drinkable and drinker friendly.

O: I have been waiting a long time to get this in Canada and I'm pretty happy I tried it. It was nothing crazy but it was just a good beer. Pretty easy going and not super hoppy. It would be pretty easy to sit down and drink 3 or 4 of these. I liked it.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 20:15:03 | More by Haydn-Juby

IPA1978

Missouri

3/5  rDev -27%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Very disappointed in this one. Weird toasty biscuit malt, non descript hop bitterness. Highly over rated. This is more along the lines of an english ipa. it may have stood out 10 years ago but is very average with all the huge American ipa's out there now.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 02:55:50 | More by IPA1978

--Dom--

Missouri

3.85/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poures from a 12 oz bottle into a tulip. Pours a crystal clear golden orange with a 2 finger fizzy white head, some lacing. Smells of lemon zest, danky.

Opens with some piney hop, it's pretty tame. Citrusy around the middle. Slightly more piney finish. Honestly not a whole lot going on here. Mouthfeel is crisp and fizzy.

Overall it is just a good beer, but not a great beer in my opinion. It's like I'm waiting for flavor that just never hits me. I love you dogfish head, but this is not your finest work. Worth a try but not exceptional.

Serving type: bottle

03-08-2013 03:34:08 | More by --Dom--

Bosoxfan20

Missouri

3.29/5  rDev -20%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75

A- Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Spiegelau IPA glass. Pours a light copper with a thick 2 finger head that is damn near white. Ale is clean and clear...slightly lighter in color than the 90 minute IPA. Great retention with good lacing. Great looking beer

S- Citrus hop aroma- grapefruit, orange zest, tangerine, lemon. Pine notes in the back. Quite aromatic. Strong hop profile

T- Grapefruit flavors up front. Also detect some grassy notes. Balance seems to be a little off IMO. Much more harsh than i expected. Lots of spicy notes that I don't normally see in an IPA. Finish has a strong bite and bitterness that lingers. The malt base showed through for just a fraction of a second and then quickly disappeared. I would have loved for it to have hung around longer.

M- Mid bodied. Great carbonation. Dry finish. Drinkability is average.

O- I expected more. I have had a 90 minute before and it was one of my favorite IPAs ever. Maybe i just expected too much from this beer. Looked good, smelled good, tasted unbalanced. It was drinkable, but unremarkable given the the vast amount of IPAs that have developed today. I am a self proclaimed hop head, and while the hops were apparent, they weren't complex and the malt body didn't match the hop intensity. The harshness of this beer was tough to look past. Maybe my palate has become too accustom to the huge flavors and complexities of imperial IPAs.

I will try again in the future. I understand that this beer is well received, and maybe i just got a bad batch. Would like to try on tap.

$11.49 for a 6 pk

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2013 02:50:45 | More by Bosoxfan20

57md

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours a light copper with a thin layer of head. There are grapefruit and hoppy notes in the nose. Good body for a single IPA. Not quite malt forward, but one can certainly taste the malts in this offering. There is a pleasantly hoppy finish to this one. One of the best single IPAs out there.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 19:58:00 | More by 57md

hankthetank97

4.46/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Dogfish Head might be the best brewer in the U.S. Although I prefer the 90 minute IPA, this is an excellent IPA that would rival most brewer's best offering. Top-notch ingredients shine through, leading to a balanced IPA with a surprisingly sharp hop character.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 11:03:03 | More by hankthetank97

Efay

Illinois

3.9/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Poured in a teku glass:

A- The body is a goldenrod color, and slightly murky. Decent head retention, leaving around a finger worth of foam. Good amount of lacing.

S- A mix of floral smells mixed with some weed. A very light smell.

T- Starts with lightly floral, which leads to light malt with honey. Ends with some pine hop bitterness.

M- Extremely light and moderate carbonation. This drinks like a light beer; I feel i can chug this. Still ends very sticky and enjoyable.

O- I was disappointed by this beer. I feel like no hops came through whatsoever, and it was mostly a malty taste. Definitely lacked some complexity due to the lack of hops. Don't get me wrong it's a great beer, but it's lacking some characteristics that would make it amazing.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2013 01:13:33 | More by Efay

superspak

Michigan

4.33/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 ounce bottle into signature pint glass, bottled on 1/23/2013. Pours lightly hazy golden amber color with a nice 2 finger dense and fluffy off white head with fantastic retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of grapefruit, tangerine, orange zest, floral, grass, lemon, pine, caramel, bread, and floral earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of hop and malt notes. Taste of grapefruit, tangerine, orange zest, floral, grass, lemon, pine, caramel, bread, and floral earthiness. Good amount of piney citrus bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, citrus zest, floral, grass, pine, caramel, bread, and floral earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic balance and complexity of hop flavors; with a nice malt balance that isn’t too strong; and zero cloying flavors present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a creamy and fairly sticky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a fantastic IPA. Very well balanced, yet still hoppy; and extremely smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 05:11:25 | More by superspak

eends33

4.29/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A- a nice golden brown color

S- smooth hop, citrus smell

T- nice smooth piny taste, very easy drinking ipa

M- medium body very smooth

O- good beer from dogfish, its a good go to ipa for a nice sunny day....im more of a fan of the 90 minute but if you can get the 60 minute anywhere pick it up and try it

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 16:10:21 | More by eends33

Adeeez

New York

3.98/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75

I know that many look at this as the "standard" for ipa, but I must admit with so many other delicious micro brews out there, this would not be my choice. I think it is clear that many others have surpassed this take on IPA. I must admit that on tap was a much better review than in bottle.

Serving type: bottle

02-23-2013 20:11:20 | More by Adeeez

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.54/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Once again, another beer that has SO many damn reviews that I don't even know why I'm bothering to write one.

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Pint Glass.

A- Pours a Deep straw gold with a rather small white head that reduces down to a medium sized collar with a good amount of lacing on the inner surface. This is a surprisingly clean and clear looking beer. It almost makes up for its odd lack of head.

S- The beer gives off a very distinct cracker like aroma that I assume is created from the blending of the spiciness of the hops and the breadiness of the malts. A bit buttery, with a slight fruitiness from the hops as well that give off some light notes of citrus fruit and peach. Toasty grainy malts and spicy earthy hops.

T- Spicy cracker maltiness accompanied by a pleasant, piney, grassy hop bitterness. The malts blend in well with the spiciness of the hops in the finish, making it rather balanced.

M- Smooth with a rather lighter/light light medium body with an extra edge given to it by the carbonation.

O- Very surprised to say that this would definitely not be my IPA of choice, especially given the great amount of IPA's that I can easily obtain in my area. Still good though.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 04:15:23 | More by Zachtheporter

MIchelle318

New York

4.24/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Love dogfish!! This beer didn't disappoint. Easy IPA that goes down smooth. Would recommend to anyone IPA lover or not. Quality beer once again. Even more impressive 90 minute IPA If you like this one, you will LOVE 90. Taste was overall a very hoppy delicious ipa with an edge. Go out and get some

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 00:37:32 | More by MIchelle318

19kiloFX4

1.59/5  rDev -61.3%
look: 2 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.25

Thought I was drinking coffee seriously when I buy beer I want it to taste like a beer it smelt like I was in a star bucks very grainy in my mouth disgusting after taste that wont go away, way over priced.

One positive note my wife thought it smelt yummy. (she hates the smell of real beer)

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 21:00:13 | More by 19kiloFX4

Kerrie

Michigan

4.29/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

I'm usually never disappointed with DFH, so I figured I'd finally give one of their IPAs a shot. Not my favorite style, though they've gone from "nasty" to "very drinkable" for me lately. Yay for branching out!

A- Looks great, as most DFH brews do. Nice golden color, about two fingers of foamy head and some lacing.

S- The hop smell is very apparent from the start. Definitely smells like an IPA.

T- Tastes great too, actually. I'm surprised that I like it as much as I do. It's not bitter, like many IPAs, so I find it refreshing and drinkable.

M- Medium bodied; not too thick or thin. I imagine that I may drink this in the summer for an outdoor party or something.

Hmm, now I look forward to trying their other "minute" beers.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 00:45:24 | More by Kerrie

ironchefmiyagi13

New York

4.43/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Tried this beer AFTER I tried 90 minute, so I was anxious to see how it compared

Needless to say, it's on the same level. This is a very well balanced beer. Great color and head (which is the best tasting part) open up a to truly memorable drinking experience. Strong hops, citrus notes and a dry resin finish are all very pleasing, with sweetness levels being low, which is something I like to see in IPAs. I especially like the yeast and malt finish that is accompanied by an oily sensation shortly after.

Definitely a beer worth going back to time and time again and an easy drinker for a fair price. A classic, top notch IPA

Serving type: bottle

02-07-2013 04:51:50 | More by ironchefmiyagi13

dar482

New York

3.66/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A great introduction for people new to IPAs. It pours clear and yellow with a foamy big head. The hops are crisp and it tastes like a "light" IPA. It comes with a punch of bitterness and then a very strong grassy finish. I prefer my IPAs more well rounded and without that huge grass flavor.

In the end, it is quite drinkable. Great for spicy or salty foods

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2013 18:55:45 | More by dar482

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.35/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Dogfish Head - 60 Minute IPA - 12fl oz bottle

Snagged this on the way to a casual family hangout.

Look - Pours a light golden amber but settles a darker copper with a thick, foamy head. Medium amount of carbonation.

Smell - Smooth hoppy scent, nothing special here but it works.

Taste - Hoppy punch with medium permeation. Leaves the palette quickly with a minimal hop leftover.

Mouthfeel - Smooth and quite drinkable, nothing overpowering and quite pleasant. The carbonation gives it that extra edge.

Overall - A surprisingly subtle, basic brew, but very well done, would enjoy this one again.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 19:44:36 | More by JMScowcroft

ColdWaffles

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

Reviewed from notes of stuff I've had over the past month or so.

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a standard pint.

Appearance: Gold meets copper color with a nice fluffy white head. Retention is good and lacing is great.

Smell: Hops, citrus (standard-ish grapefruit), pine. All pretty stand, but they come out pretty well.

Taste: The first thing I thought on this one going down was: "WOW. This is a nice, hoppy IPA, but it has a great malt character holding it all up." Malts couple well with the hops to give it a nice toasty undertone. Hops are there for sure, but they're not too overbearing. "Pine" taste is more prevalent than citrus. This would be great with a campfire. A sip of this is even better if you catch a good bit of the head.

Mouthfeel: This is a pretty sticky and somewhat oily mouthfeel. Not my favorite part of this one, but it doesn't hamper enjoyment. It's got a nice medium body and an appropriate moderate carbonation level.

Serving type: bottle

02-01-2013 23:40:54 | More by ColdWaffles

Joshpu

California

4.34/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.

A: Poured a transparent golden color. About a finger of white head. Good amount of carbonation. Thin creamy lacing.

S: Piney hops and citrus fruit smells. I feel like I get a little bit of malt. Almost a grainy smell.

T: Basically the same as the smell. More of a mild hop beer.

M: Light to medium bodied. Very crisp and easy to drink beer.

Overall its a great beer. It's easy to drink. I would prefer an IPA with a more hop forward presence, but its still a great beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2013 06:24:15 | More by Joshpu