Founders Double Trouble - Founders Brewing Company

nimrod979

Maryland

3.83/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle from Good Ta Go. Poured into a snifter.

Appearance: Slightly hazy golden yellow/orange. Rather dull color. One finger white head dissipates after only a couple of minutes. Although there is some nice sticky lacing going on here.

Aroma: Floral and citrus-y. Orange rind, grapefruit and pineapple come to mind. Alcohol is detectable. Hint of pine.

Taste: Same citrus flavors. Orange rind and pineapple really standing out here. Alcohol heat is a little more prominent than in the nose. Not really any malts to speak of. Straight up hop bomb and quite bitter at 86 IBUs.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied. Medium carbonation. Long bitter finish. Pretty much the main defining quality here. Not overly thick which make it quites drinkable for the high bitterness.

I like it for its hops bitterness and surprising pineapple flavor. The high alcohol presence takes away from this one. And it's a bit one dimensional.

Serving type: bottle

06-29-2012 01:45:08 | More by nimrod979

SwG237

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 04:03:59 | More by SwG237

Josiah2729

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 03:41:44 | More by Josiah2729

BrendanTownsend

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-24-2013 01:26:46 | More by BrendanTownsend

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Bottle > Pint Glass

A - Pours a really nice yellow color with a finger of soapy white head, mid range lacing.
S - Very floral in aroma with some nice pineapple and lime hints.
T - The floral and pine hit you first, and then you get a nice touch of some ripe pineapple and a touch of honey, some real balanced light malt and a touch of dankness as it finishes.
M - Kind of cloyingly sweet at first, but fades to a nice bitter end.
O - This is a very well done Double IPA, crisp and fresh flavors, but a bold brew by all means. A must have for IPA lovers.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 23:14:03 | More by Omnium

sketchpunx

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 21:10:58 | More by sketchpunx

beertardis

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-23-2013 19:42:54 | More by beertardis

Boston_Steve

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-23-2013 18:56:56 | More by Boston_Steve

Brewphish

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 18:17:41 | More by Brewphish

ryancl

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 14:20:42 | More by ryancl

hannydawg

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-23-2013 14:03:25 | More by hannydawg

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-23-2013 12:50:23 | More by anticipation23

Black_ox

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 06:23:10 | More by Black_ox

AaronBricking

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 05:09:20 | More by AaronBricking

andysc83

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-23-2013 02:09:06 | More by andysc83

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 01:56:55 | More by Tacoboomerang

ironchefmiyagi13

New York

4.91/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I don't even know where to begin. You know how after you drink an amazing IPA you taste it at random times of the day in the future? Well this beer did that to me.

Juicy hops cones, ripe blood orange, grapefruit, mango. Long sweet and bitter finish. This beer has it all, and it officially in my top 3 DIPA along with Enjoy By and Sucks.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:09:19 | More by ironchefmiyagi13

Jade

Ohio

3/5  rDev -29.2%

05-23-2013 00:00:30 | More by Jade

slimntubbs

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-23-2013 00:00:16 | More by slimntubbs

fitrock2112

Ohio

4.51/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured Double Trouble in to a pint glass.

A - The hazy orange beer looks beautiful for a Imperial IPA. It has a small half finger of head with a aggressive pour.

S - First thing I get is grapefruit, some citrus, orange. The hops comes through with a little pine as well.

T - Wow, a lot going on here. It has some bitter hops, grapefruit again, malt sweetness in there to really balance this beer beautifully. Obviously there is some strong hop character with pine. Very nicely done here.

M - This is where this beer shines, its nice and smooth with quite a bit of body to it. I would put it somewhere in the medium range, it just coats your mouth really nice for a IPA. Lovely stuff here my friend.

O - Just another solid offering from Founders. Enjoy! Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 23:11:28 | More by fitrock2112

JohnnieNepal

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-22-2013 22:59:08 | More by JohnnieNepal

CEDAMA

California

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-22-2013 20:15:54 | More by CEDAMA

blckout20

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-22-2013 20:15:18 | More by blckout20

Bigtwin

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 16:42:35 | More by Bigtwin

yoyo

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 14:35:50 | More by yoyo