Apocalypse Cow - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

lurpy1

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

This was lugged back from a trip to Chicagoland by my wife. Unfortunately when we shared the first bomber, it was far too hoppy for her. Second bottle was split with a very ill friend. Unfortunately on that one, he is also diabetic, and after 2 sips, the sugar was too much for him, so it would be more accurate to say I drank the bomber solo. Notes are as follows.

Apocalypse Cow has your standard beer commercial pour, light amber of color, and plenty of near-white head.

The smell is a pleasant mashup of sugar and spicy (not bitter) hops. 100 IBU though? Really? I'd buy half of that.

First gulp. Nice. Hoppy. Complex. Second gulp. Picking up on more of the sugar. The hops are starting to drown. Man, this is as sweet an IPA/DIPA as I've ever had, and I'm not sure it's a good thing. Seems like the Floyds were going for balance and tipped the scales the wrong way.

But oh, this drink has a great consistency. As thick and frothy as a mug of root beer. Really great.

I found the sugar somewhat overwhelming, and that's the takeway from this beer. We wound up paying about $10.99 for this bomber, which is comically overpriced for the modest level of enjoyment I had from it. At this price, hell no, not recommended, but at a saner price, sure. But I would be more interested in trying other FFF beers first.

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2012 14:25:54 | More by lurpy1

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Illinois

3/5  rDev -29.4%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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California

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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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

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Indiana

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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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

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Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.8%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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Illinois

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -17.6%

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Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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North Carolina

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +5.9%

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Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.9%

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Michigan

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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Indiana

5/5  rDev +17.6%

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California

4.25/5  rDev 0%

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