Apocalypse Cow - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bottle, huge thanks to Vega406 for getting me this. Should be less then a week old from the brewery. Poured into Jackie O's snifter.

A- Pours a hazy translucent orange golden with about a half-quarter finger of white frothy head that dissipates to leave a thin layer of head. About average carbonation.

S- Smells of citrus (grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, lemon, etc.) hops with a slightly floral profile and some malts in the background. Slightly above average aroma strength.

T- Grapefruit hops, tangerines, lemons, definitely maltier then your average DIPA, can taste the lactose malts but blends in well with the hop profile. A tiny bit bitter, but not too much. Finishes with a lightly sweet tangerine taste.

M- Medium bodied, abv very well hidden especially at 11%- can still tell it's there a little bit in the taste though, finishes very smooth and well balanced.

O- This was a quality DIPA, however I've been spoiled with very good DIPAs and I don't know if I'd consider this one of the best one's I've had. It was a little bit hot, the abv could have been turned down a little bit, the maltiness dominated the hops a little bit too much in the taste however it was fairly well balanced. I recommend DIPA fans trying this, but I wouldn't put it on my must try list. I just had the Stone Ruination 10th Anniversary last night, they were both very similar (abv, maltiness, etc.) and it's hard to say which one I liked better (maybe the Stone one a little bit more).

Serving type: bottle

07-04-2012 03:15:25 | More by jaasen64

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-21-2013 01:02:32 | More by ackeeper

BradSillars

Illinois

3/5  rDev -29.4%

05-18-2013 01:15:12 | More by BradSillars

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-16-2013 18:17:35 | More by Westuh

Popp24

California

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-15-2013 22:12:28 | More by Popp24

dczernic

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-14-2013 03:26:18 | More by dczernic

jkane101

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-14-2013 00:36:23 | More by jkane101

TomTown

Texas

4.26/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

22oz. bottle shared with a friend and poured into tulip glasses.

Nice orange hue with a decent and somewhat rocky head.

Smells of sweet citrus and mango, maybe some pine and pineapple.

Tastes literally like a creamy IPA. I was surprised by how much character the lactose actually contributed.

Mouthfeel was probably the most interesting part. The creaminess of the body of the beer helped to carry the bitterness much longer than I would have expected, but in a very pleasant way.

A beer truly unlike anything else I've ever had.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 02:22:55 | More by TomTown

xip

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-12-2013 19:06:52 | More by xip

Petrofessor

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-12-2013 16:33:26 | More by Petrofessor

Zuidman

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-10-2013 02:30:43 | More by Zuidman

Rogorama

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-09-2013 00:49:07 | More by Rogorama

macher0

Kentucky

4.18/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a tulip glass. Likely not fresh.

A: Dull copper color. A finger of head that retreats to a frothy rim and film. A little cloudy. Very nice lacing.

S: POW. Very fragrant, right off the bat. A lot of pineapple, less citrus, a little hops.

T: The taste does not follow the smell. Bitter hops, pine, and booze. Floral at the end.

M: Full bodied. High carbonation. Not very smooth.

O: A very good IPA (double). The smell is the best aspect of this beer. The taste and feel fell a little short. For hop heads that enjoy a tropical fruit/citrus aroma, this is right up your alley. I will certainly try this ale again. It is a good substitute for zombie dust.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 23:14:57 | More by macher0

maxcoinage

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

05-08-2013 23:02:27 | More by maxcoinage

GoBlue12

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-08-2013 14:40:33 | More by GoBlue12

mjohnson17

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-07-2013 19:43:36 | More by mjohnson17

bilhelm

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -17.6%

05-07-2013 19:25:32 | More by bilhelm

ahermsen

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-07-2013 14:21:10 | More by ahermsen

Chriscrundwell12

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-07-2013 07:03:20 | More by Chriscrundwell12

CraftEyeDoc

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-04-2013 00:02:52 | More by CraftEyeDoc

KevinmusPrime

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

05-03-2013 18:25:31 | More by KevinmusPrime

groovy24

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-03-2013 02:50:56 | More by groovy24

mychalg9

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.9%

05-02-2013 17:53:34 | More by mychalg9

BrianSherry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev 0%

05-01-2013 20:37:34 | More by BrianSherry

Jschmelz

Indiana

5/5  rDev +17.6%

05-01-2013 02:52:57 | More by Jschmelz