Lot No6 Double India Pale Ale - Evolution Craft Brewing Company

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

4.23/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on-tap in a 10-oz. brandy snifter glass at the Pickled Pig Pub in Rehoboth, Del.

A: Poured a clean, clear and bright copper color with orange-amber hues beneath a creamy, two-finger head of white carbonation which stayed for most of the brew.

S: Rich, floral and fruity aroma with hints of lush citrus, grapefruit and coriander.

T: Sweet caramel malt flavor hits the palate first, with a smooth blend of specialty grains. The rich, fruity palate is quite nice, throwing spicy citrus and bitter rinds into the mix. A tropical blend of fruits ushers in the bitter, resinous and herbal, citrusy hop finish. The aftertaste is surprisingly clean with a satisfying, bitter bite.

M: Full-bodied DIPA, but pretty balanced and smooth throughout. A little hot and boozy, but not enough to disturb the palate.

O: A very nice DIPA from Evolution, I look forward to having this out of the bottle someday soon. The 9.3% ABV is sturdy and provides a strong malt backbone for the bitter, grapefruit and hoppy resins to go to work. I'd get it again for sure!

Serving type: on-tap

07-17-2012 22:40:03 | More by Gambrinus1184

Casey3236

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-25-2013 18:37:55 | More by Casey3236

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-24-2013 04:12:56 | More by thampel09

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.01/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-slightly hazy medium amber color with a nice white head and good lacing

S-orange, citrus, malt, slight herbal, pine

T-citrus, caramel malt, citrus, pine, slight floral, nice bitter hop finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, smooth and crisp

O- decent DIPA with a fair amount of malt backbone with good hop presence

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:11:03 | More by MDDMD

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-23-2013 01:38:38 | More by MinorThreat

teamwiggum

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-21-2013 02:09:45 | More by teamwiggum

Zaphog

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-17-2013 04:10:35 | More by Zaphog

tzolandz

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-17-2013 01:06:58 | More by tzolandz

Gonzoillini

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -16.5%

05-16-2013 03:30:54 | More by Gonzoillini

oglmcdgl

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-16-2013 02:59:52 | More by oglmcdgl

BrownAleMale

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -28.4%

05-15-2013 16:34:42 | More by BrownAleMale

Alieniloquium

Florida

3.6/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12 oz. bottle poured into a DFH IPA glass.

Appearance - Pours a bright orange and very hazy body. Nice big white head. Lots of sticky lacing and the surface retains a thick layer of foam.

Smell - Grapefruit citrus hops. A little bit of tropical fruit there. Strong hop aroma. Equally strong is a toasty malt aroma.

Taste - That grain flavor is dominant. Amazingly, it cuts through a strong hop flavor. More grapefruit than tropical fruits now. Pine and earthy hops come through also. But that toast flavor is very strong through. Lends itself to an increasing bitterness in the finish.

Mouthfeel - Crisp, bitter, not at all sweet. Dry and well carbonated.

Overall - Pretty tasting but that grain is strong as is the bitterness. Independently, they probably would be pleasant elements, but combined they're too much.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 02:41:33 | More by Alieniloquium

phillybeerfreak

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.4%

05-14-2013 21:06:17 | More by phillybeerfreak

fdig23

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-14-2013 02:28:24 | More by fdig23

bcm75

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-14-2013 01:03:05 | More by bcm75

e30todamax

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-13-2013 23:12:24 | More by e30todamax

Kubrickx

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-12-2013 18:03:07 | More by Kubrickx

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.4%

05-12-2013 16:18:05 | More by ipas-for-life

rboinski

California

4.16/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle from tommyguz (Thanks!) poured into a 14 oz red wine glass

Appearance: Pours a slightly hazy copper that produces a less than organized head that persists for 5-10 minutes, and then leaves a 1/4" ring around the glass

Smell: Sweet orange first and foremost, with fresh pine in the background

Taste: To be honest the taste leaves a little to be desired. The flavors are the same as was noticed on the smell, but they are more subdued. A sweet malt character comes through which is followed by orange and a little pine. Could be the age as this was sent to me from across the country, but if the taste is a strong as the nose when fresh I am certain that this is an excellent beer.

Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is sufficient but leaves a little to be desired. The carbonation is not as well integrated as I would hope, but the mottled head left me expecting this sadly. The carbonation is ok, but again it just doesn't feel that well integrated, with the sensation of carbonation hitting after the initial rush of flavor.

Overall: A pretty well crafted dipa with just a few things keeping it from being a great DIPA. If I am ever in the area I will make a point to try it as fresh as possible.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 03:02:00 | More by rboinski

Steve_Oldrati

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-09-2013 22:58:15 | More by Steve_Oldrati

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-09-2013 03:27:07 | More by Lurkerson

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -10.5%

05-08-2013 03:18:05 | More by tommyguz

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.4%

05-08-2013 01:57:39 | More by st9647v3

Shnanign

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-07-2013 23:51:15 | More by Shnanign

Magery

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -4.5%

05-07-2013 19:40:58 | More by Magery