Double Jack - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

johnnieoz

California

3.85/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle, poured judiciously into a tulip. Had a sampler of this once at the brewery, but this will be the first full serving.

A: A perfectly golden beauty to behold. Lacing and tears from the slowly receding white head and liquid body cling to the glass interior. Double Jack could have fooled me as it has the look of a nice pilsner!

S: Good if not spectacular hop aromas waft on upwards. Citrus and tropical fruits dominate with some petrol/pine thrown into the mix. Cs and Simcoe...

T: As it warms up a little, I'm beginning to enjoy it more. It immediately reminded me of another DIPA in terms of taste...I believe it's Green Flash's Imperial IPA. A side by side is required. As it is, this is certainly a hoppy brew but the malt is strong with this one. It doesn't remind me of 90 Minute IPA whatsoever, but it is almost equally malty.

M: Very smooth and full-bodied. The carbonation is exemplary and the aftertaste marked by the dry hopping.

D: This is most quaffable, though it is on the sweeter side. And trust me, I do not like sweet beers. The initial sweetness is tempered by the hop profile as the beer warms a little.

Not what I expected - or should I say hoped for, since I expected something like this after those who created and believe their own hype felt disappointed. Still, I enjoyed Double Jack and it does nothing to alter my love for Firestone Walker.

Serving type: bottle

02-05-2011 04:13:16 | More by johnnieoz

ericj551

British Columbia (Canada)

4.31/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Double Jack pours a crystal clear amber gold with a decent head. The aroma is floral, fruity citrusy hops and sweet malt. The flavor is sweet, pale malt with a huge hop presence. Citrusy and fruity, almost soapy, but really nice. Alcohol is well only betrayed by the sweetness, overall a really nice IIPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 04:24:59 | More by ericj551

russwilliam

New York

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

05-23-2013 01:50:39 | More by russwilliam

firecrack0r

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-22-2013 22:47:36 | More by firecrack0r

ubenumber2

Arkansas

4.55/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from bottle into glass , super clear beer that is pale in color with lots of carb bubbles floating to the top , a one inch head that disapeared quick and not much lacing

The smell is just wonderful , super hoppy with the citrus hitting first, a little pine then the sweet malt ends it all

The mouth on it is great , nice and heavy with enough carbonation to lighten it up at the end

A well balananced flavor for a double , the hops and malt seem to trade places through the drink with a nice dry bitter finish

Overall this beer is on my list to keep around the house from now on , going to enjoy drinking more of this in the future

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 19:13:43 | More by ubenumber2

gb660

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-22-2013 13:47:12 | More by gb660

MarkIntihar

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

05-22-2013 13:34:04 | More by MarkIntihar

scottyu27

Virginia

5/5  rDev +14.7%

05-22-2013 13:06:10 | More by scottyu27

Bubbalito

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-22-2013 02:01:57 | More by Bubbalito

ackeeper

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

05-21-2013 21:00:20 | More by ackeeper

dcloeren

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

05-21-2013 20:58:01 | More by dcloeren

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

3/5  rDev -31.2%

05-21-2013 19:26:15 | More by VirginiaJeff1

Busker

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-21-2013 18:01:39 | More by Busker

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-21-2013 07:36:15 | More by PlinyBeMiney

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-21-2013 04:35:44 | More by CosmoHopHead

MikeCactusGordon

Ohio

4.59/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

22 oz bomber
Monks Pub in Chicago
5 weeks after bottling date

A- light bronze w/ thin head

S- citrus hops

T- mango, pine, honey, bready, grapefruit. Slight lemon. Earthy malt balance.

M- dry, above average bitterness.

O- very good and would recommend. In the conversation w/ best in class depending on your preference.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 04:08:52 | More by MikeCactusGordon

hopkrid

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

05-21-2013 00:25:20 | More by hopkrid

ikantspel

California

4.8/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

12 oz stubby into a duvet tulip

Bottled 1.30.13

Pours a honey golden color with a small beady head

Aroma of heavy citrus zest, pine, earthy tones

Wow. Amazing strong yet subtle hop taste, with lemon peel, and a great pine aftertaste

Pliny who? This was awesome

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 23:30:03 | More by ikantspel

Dyelawn

Maine

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

05-20-2013 23:27:15 | More by Dyelawn

ericwa1154

Texas

5/5  rDev +14.7%

05-20-2013 21:55:34 | More by ericwa1154

yokken

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-20-2013 21:45:00 | More by yokken

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -14%

05-20-2013 19:55:16 | More by kingmaker

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

05-20-2013 03:53:41 | More by Kmat10

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

05-20-2013 01:34:25 | More by Ctrauty

IPAFan521

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

05-19-2013 23:33:21 | More by IPAFan521