Double Trouble
Founders Brewing Company

Double TroubleDouble Trouble
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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 threeviews:
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Reviewed by threeviews from Florida

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Decanted from a 12oz bottle (Bottled On Date: 05/29/14) into a 12oz ballon/snifter @ ~40F. I would also like to make mention of the incredible artwork on the label (be sure to view it both upright and inverted).

A- Pours a hazy, yellow-orange (think of the sunrise as it breaks the horizon on a tropical island). Being a winter seasonal, gives me hope that I am one day closer to Spring. Directing the fluid to the center of the glass (i.e. aggressive pour), I was able to elicit about a 1-finger of white, wispy head. (4.75)

S- Wow! My olfactory hues are engulfed with citrus...sweet orange/tangerine with notes of tropical fruits. As the head subsides, the malt backbone along with a healthy dose of pine comes out to play. Extremely mouthwatering...dank, puckering goodness. (4.75)

T- Since eloquence is fighting me, I cannot describe this any other way than dank, piney, alcoholic grapefruit juice. The malts support but never dominate, allowing the hops to shine as brightly as this beer's appearance. Despite the IBU's, the bittering hops comes in well after taking a sip and the malts quietly do their part to support hop load. (4.75)

M- The malt-to-hop ratio is near perfect for a DIPA. The carbonation is moderate, but enough to open the palate to fully enjoy the substantial hoppiness. The malt is present in the finish to prevent any level of astringency. (4.75)

O- As it warms the alcohol is noticeable on the palate and in the chest. Founders' aggressive offerings have yet to disappoint, especially with their ability of producing exceptional stouts (KBS, Breakfast Stout and Imperial Stout). Their ability to brew a world-class Imperial IPA in Double Trouble is no different. (4.75)

Final comment: Some may criticize (as I think some have written) that this beer suffers from being one dimensional by not possessing the usual plethora of aromas/flavors found in other DIPA's. However, I have never tasted anything as dank and citrusy since Stone Ruination IPA...in this case, simplicity is Double Trouble's charm.
Jul 05, 2014
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Rated: 4.5 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
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Mar 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
 
Rated: 3.48 by brandoneast from Texas

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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