DFH Ale
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.14 | pDev: 12.56%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
34
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 13, 2014
Added:
Sep 06, 2010
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  1
This Double IPA is rich honey amber in color with aggressive hopping balancing a robust flavor profile packing 9.5% alcohol by volume. Citrus, apricot and piney aromas lead in to a malty well hopped body and the beer finishes with a dry bitter end. The body of 60 Minute IPA, the alcohol of 90 Minute IPA, and the hops of 120 Minute IPA.

Not for the faint of heart.
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Rated: 3.5 by ConradKenney from Maryland

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by redfox405 from Virginia

Jul 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

May 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by pwoody11 from Delaware

Jan 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jakecattleco from California

Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by MikeRoni from New Jersey

Dec 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by ncaudle from Virginia

Oct 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by Giantspace from Pennsylvania

Jun 21, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by ifricker from Pennsylvania

Feb 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by MalReever from Delaware

Jan 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by gafferjohn from Pennsylvania

Jan 16, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by BelgianBeerHog26 from Connecticut

Jan 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by DeutschesBier from Maryland

Dec 13, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by ROGUE16 from Delaware

Dec 07, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by GoatmanBrewsMD from Maryland

Nov 16, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by BeerThursdays from Delaware

Nov 15, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by THECPJ from Delaware

Nov 14, 2011
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Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota

3.7/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
First had: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, Rehoboth Beach, DE

A tasty IPA, available only at the brewpub, and surprisingly distinct from the other IPAs that Dogfish Head has to offer. Poured a slightly hazy golden-orange with a thin head and some carbonation. American IPA hoppiness in the nose with some citrus coming through. Smooth citrus hops in the taste, a little sugary, but more of a hop bitterness overall, with some pine notes. Light-medium mouthfeel, and pleasantly drinkable.
May 03, 2011
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Reviewed by xnicknj from Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
on tap at the brewpub - review from notes

Pours a completely clouded burnt orange with some copper tones. Very thin head with almost no retention but plenty of patchy, streaky lacing left on the pint glass while drinking.

Strong malted nose with brown sugar, caramel, and honey. Light pine hoppiness towards the back end as well.

Bitter juicy hops up front with some lighter citrus flavor. Bold malt backbone with caramel, burnt sugar, and some honey sweetness. Slight boozy warmth towards the finish with tingly bitter hops and a last flair of sweetness.

Fuller medium body, decent carbonation, sticky and a bit heavy on the palate. Drinks nicely, alcohol is masked pretty well considering its 9.5%. I would have liked to see more of a hop presence and less sweetness though.
Feb 04, 2011
DFH Ale from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 34 ratings