120 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Brewery

devilben02

North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had the chance to share this one with a buddy who was pulling from his special occasion stash to celebrate his birthday. This particular bottle had been aged for a little over a year. It poured from the bottle with a muddy, reddish-amber color and a respectable cream-colored head.

The aroma was unexpected and strange, with a sweet combination of grape juice and sugar syrup contrasting against citrusy hops, and only a touch of the big alcohol content creeping in. The flavor was likewise interesting, with notes of raisins and candied oranges making it seem more like a (mildly) hop-infused fortified wine than a beer. For all of the dry-hopping that goes into this recipe, it was not potently bitter. Instead, the syrupy, fruity sweetness is slightly more dominant, although not to the point of being overly cloying.

It had a big-bodied but silky texture, and although it certainly tasted and felt boozy, it goes down just fine if treated like a fine liqueur. Overall, this one was so interesting and different, I wish NC allowed for its sale so that I could grab a couple more bottles.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2010 15:34:37 | More by devilben02

heavenlyStash

California

4/5  rDev -1%

06-19-2013 06:04:29 | More by heavenlyStash

shamrock071521

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

06-18-2013 20:10:14 | More by shamrock071521

Matthewpakula

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-18-2013 15:53:34 | More by Matthewpakula

lighthabit

Oregon

3.96/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

clear, golden, nice head dies down quickly. intense smell, flavor is hops and malt on steroids, trying to fight against a whopping 14%. sweet like crazy and oily thick. not a brew for quaffing, but sipping with a friend. drop a point or two for being so very intense, it's a bit much. in it's favor, it's not a "girly ipa" like my bro usually calls em.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 03:21:56 | More by lighthabit

Zaximus

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-17-2013 23:48:04 | More by Zaximus

phooky

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

06-17-2013 18:39:48 | More by phooky

spw109

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

06-17-2013 07:18:12 | More by spw109

Hophunter18

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-17-2013 04:05:43 | More by Hophunter18

peteh2112

Colorado

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

06-17-2013 02:38:44 | More by peteh2112

adityashekhar

India

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-16-2013 13:56:43 | More by adityashekhar

richj1970

Alabama

4.28/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from 12 oz bottle into goblet.

Bottled into 2011 and opened in mid 2013.

A: Burnt orange and very hazy with small white head with some large bubbles. Some lacing.

S: Oranges, peaches, apricot... Sweet malts and caramel or butterscotch mixed with a bit of earthiness.

T: Nice sweet malty flavors combined with lots of citrus. Hops are still detectable but subdued from age. A bit boozy, but enjoyable.

M: Full body with medium carbonation in line with high ABV. Coats the tongue nicely. Very nice sipping beer, but was smooth enough for me to want to drink much faster.

O: Very enjoyable beer. Definitely needs to be shared or enjoyed slowly or the alcohol catches up with you quickly. Will have to seek out some more bottles of this one!

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 01:59:37 | More by richj1970

nquigley16

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-16-2013 01:53:04 | More by nquigley16

BanditoJunkie

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-16-2013 00:12:11 | More by BanditoJunkie

jcaswell71

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-15-2013 18:29:21 | More by jcaswell71

RealAleBlanco

Texas

4/5  rDev -1%

06-15-2013 05:16:53 | More by RealAleBlanco

cowen72

Mississippi

5/5  rDev +23.8%

06-15-2013 04:38:15 | More by cowen72

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-13-2013 23:11:30 | More by doremite

beerasaurusrex

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

06-13-2013 21:47:54 | More by beerasaurusrex

ajmitch4

Colorado

4/5  rDev -1%

06-13-2013 21:08:28 | More by ajmitch4

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%

06-13-2013 16:57:14 | More by pajonkunz

Hsraiders9688

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-13-2013 12:51:16 | More by Hsraiders9688

warmbier804

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-13-2013 03:49:17 | More by warmbier804

zestar

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-13-2013 03:46:24 | More by zestar

Hallertau

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-13-2013 01:37:59 | More by Hallertau