Double Trouble
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #603
ABV:
9.4%
Score:
93
Ranked #2,884
Avg:
4.2 | pDev: 9.52%
Reviews:
1,719
Ratings:
6,683
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 26, 2023
Added:
Dec 06, 2006
Wants:
  488
Gots:
  1,202
An imperial IPA that was brewed to turn your world upside down. Hops will get you coming and going. Pungent aromatics up front pair with a malt-balanced backbone and a smooth, bitter finish.

86 IBU
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Ratings by tectactoe:
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Reviewed by tectactoe from Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Double Trouble pours a translucent, sunburst-orange color with some darker highlights around the edges, appearing nearly copper at times. A thick, creamy cap tops this one off, slightly off-white in color leaving plenty of fat lacing behind as it trudges down the glass. Very nice and clean looking beer - I appreciate unfiltered IPA's, although the crystal clear ones are always extremely impressive as well.

The aroma on Double Trouble is crazy-powerful, especially considering this particular bottle is less than a week old. Insane tropical fruits and citrus obliterate my sense of smell momentarily as my face is buried in the glass; pineapple, mango, nectarines, grapefruit... So fresh and deliciously juicy. Very sweet and delectable with a more-than-solid, hoppy counterpoint. Lightly floral, leafy, and piney hops hit just as hard with some oily resins and a nearly dank character. Double Trouble smells fantastic.

There's a huge hop presence on the palate - to be expected for a 9.4% ABV Double IPA, although alcohol isn't noticeable at all. Leafy, earthy, and lightly herbal, pepper-coated hops trash about with some pine and hop oil flavors in the background. Though the assertiveness of the profile takes a jump, the sweet tropical fruits are still heavy in the flavor - pineapple and nectarines are the most dominant of all.

The finish contains some grassy and onion-like notes, just enough to be interesting but not so much as to be off-putting or weird. Malt in this one is low. Lower than lower. At the most, maybe some sweet breadiness in the very, very background, but even then - I'm probably just kidding myself. This thing is all about the hoppy off-balance, and it does it so well. Medium bodied, borderline sticky with a wet and slick mouth feel; high carbonation.

Double Trouble has always been one of my favorite, local IPAs. I really wish it was available year-round, but a seasonal release means you always know that you're getting it fresh, and this stuff is amazing when it's fresh, so I guess there is a nice trade-off. So out of kilter towards the hops, but in such a lovely and delicate way. Tastes like a DIPA with the drinkability of an APA.
Jul 01, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.59 by PaleAleWalt from New York

Nov 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.58 by SoundMakesSense from Indiana

Mar 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
 
Rated: 3.48 by brandoneast from Texas

Sep 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by GFK from Michigan

Sep 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4.28 by DarrellK from Florida

Aug 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by akk14 from Illinois

Dec 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Junior from Michigan

Jun 28, 2021
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.68/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
355 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 9.4%, 86 IBUs. Surprisingly pale golden colour, probably the palest American double IPA I’ve seen. Big to moderate white head. Distinct but still relatively moderate aroma of citrussy and piney American hops, also notes of caramel and orange marmalade. The flavour is of course very hoppy from start to finish, but not really extreme. The grapefruity bitterness is partly balanced by a pronounced malty sweetness. Notes of caramel and orange marmalade again. Very bitter aftertaste.
Apr 16, 2021
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Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

4.74/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
My favorite IPA.
Big grapefruit up front.
Alcohol is well hidden.
A great citrusy beer.
Mar 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sinister from New York

Feb 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4.21 by GaryM6 from New York

Jan 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.52 by Jarrod_LC from Louisiana

Nov 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.15 by Archfiend from Illinois

Oct 03, 2020
 
Rated: 4.55 by GenoMcCoy from Texas

Aug 07, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by Manthon from Pennsylvania

Jul 03, 2020
 
Rated: 4.14 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jun 29, 2020
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

4.12/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hazed, amber/gold appearance with a medium size head and decent lacing. Subtle aroma; coaxed out some tropical fruit that resembled mango. Hoppy flavor leaned more resinous than citrus and was well balanced by the modestly sweet, malty backbone. Lush aftertaste.
Jun 20, 2020
Double Trouble from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 6683 ratings