Apocalypse Cow - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

katiejo1962

Ohio

4.83/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The aroma hits you the minute you open the bottle. Rich tropical and citrus aromas.
Poured into a tulip glass and was impressed by the white, light airy foam. Sipped a bit of the foam and got an immediate taste of sweet, which was a real fooler, because the beer itself doesn't have the same upfront sweetness. Nice lacing on the sides of the glass.
First sip, WOW! Immediately, the senses are flooded with citrus, hints of peach and pineapple plus a slight resin flavor lingering on the tongue. Everything you hope to find in a DIPA. There are a couple of tastes I just can't quite identify but am sure I love them! A gentle sweetness with rich malt notes balances everything smoothly. Alcohol is not noticeable.
Rich orange color, I didn't think it was overly hazy.
Loved, loved, loved! So glad I have a case to ration out for the next few weeks!
Three Floyd's definitely knows and understands how to use and balance out the sweetness and hops to create their beers!

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2012 11:27:18 | More by katiejo1962

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bomber into a New Belgium snifter. The pour is a hazy apricot color with a thin white head and a little lacing. The nose is spectacular. Like many FFF IPAs, you get a smorgasbord of ripe tropical fruits. I get peaches, oranges, grapefruit, and some lemon. I just love the way FFF IPAs smell.

The flavor is also wonderful here. I get fresh bread and marmalade up front, then a nearly perfectly balanced rush of hops that provide flavors of lemon, orange, and some pineapple. All the while, there's a nice caramel-like sweetness lingering in the background (must be the lactose). This is NOT a hop bomb, but the hops are certainly there. Mouthfeel is firm and a bit creamy. The finish is superb. Dry and just a little sweet. Despite the ABV, there isn't a trace of booziness.

In my opinion, nobody makes IPAs quite like Three Floyds. The bitterness levels are spot on and the hop blends provide aromas like nothing else. This one is like a slightly sweeter version of Dreadnaught. Fans of that beer, as well as Bells Hopslam (and who isn't a fan of that?) should feel at home here.

Serving type: bottle

07-04-2012 17:47:42 | More by deadonhisfeet

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%
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

Durtdiggler

Illinois

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 220z bomber into La Chouffe snifter glass. Purchased at brew pub 1 week ago.

Light orange and cloudy with 2 finger head. Retention is nice, sticks to glass.

Much more citrus rind overtones than pine and floral. Very complex orange, pineapple with some honey. Slightly sweet, soft. Big malt backbone and not too sweet.

This is the most balanced dipa I've tasted. The hops, the sweetness or bread character doesn't overwhelm each other.

Mouthfeel is by far the best I have noticed. So soft, creamy. Bitterness lingers just a bit on your tongue. It goes down fast for a beer of this profile. So drinkable. Despite the IBUs, don't notice it as much.

Overall, beer is brilliant. Different take then the Dreadnaught or Arctic Panzer Wolf. Not better/less but different. The lactic sugar balances the flavor more, softens it and provides more citrus overtones. I love 3Fs.

Serving type: bottle

07-03-2012 23:57:52 | More by Durtdiggler

TwelveOunces

Kentucky

4.48/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bomber poured into a Duvel tulip
2012 June release

A- Pours hazy straw yellow/orange. Poured with a one finger white head with dense bubbles. Dissipated within a minute. Leaves some serious alcohol legs behind.

S- Extremely citrusy hops and floral hops. There is a ton of pineapple, lemon, lime, mango, There is a tiny bit of pine and a lot of flowery herbal notes. The nose is very sweet and sugary and obviously hop dominant.

T- A wave of sweetness hits up front. Followed by a ton of bitterness and a glorious hop profile. There is a ton of pineapple, lemon, grapefruit and a lot of really floral notes. The hop profile is sweetened by the lactose sugary body of this beer. The malts are light in this brew, very sweet and somewhat earthy. The 11% is well hidden here.

M- This beer is very very bitter and if you like bitter then you will find this to be a smooth and silky sipper. The alcohol taste is well hidden but its certainly warming. This beer is very flavorful and has a lot of feel to it. A lasting bitter aftertaste.

O- A pretty awesome IPA, not my favorite IPA from 3F but its pretty awesome. Its big, bitter and full of flavor. Its a sipper though. Also, best label art of all time.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 00:57:48 | More by TwelveOunces

WesM63

Ohio

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 22oz bomber into a bells tulip.

A: Pours a cloudy straw with a minimal 1finger head. Some lacing and retention are present.

S: Smells of pine/resin, a hint of malts and maybe some spice.

T: On the tongue you get hit by some pine/resiny hops followed by a light malt some sweetness and more bitter hops at the end.

M: Medium body and carbonation.

O: Not bad, but i don't get any major sweetness from the lactose sugar.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2012 22:31:02 | More by WesM63

Mitchill

Kentucky

4.68/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Got this fresh from Bridges Liquor in New Albany IN, always a great place to get fresh 3 Floyds. Appearance was like golden honey, very nice! Smell is tropical and citrus with perhaps some piney hops coming through. The taste is pretty amazing on this hot summer day (103 in Louisville!) actually expected it to be a bit more hoppy considering the smell but am in no way disappointed. The tropical and citrusy taste is wonderful for this type of day. The mouth feel and smoothness of this beer is very high which I'm assuming is due to the addition of lactose sugar, also considering the high ABV which is completely undetectable and the fact it is so fresh this is one of the best DIPA's I have had all summer. So glad I live close enough to 3 Floyds where I can get fresh bottles anytime I want. This is one I have been anticipating since last year my wallet was a little short when this came around, highly recommended if you can get it within the first couple months of it's annual release

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2012 00:31:49 | More by Mitchill

Belgisch

Indiana

4.43/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

An exceptional double IPA from Three Floyds. The addition of milk lactose sugars really makes this a VERY smooth and drinkable beer. The aroma is fantastic. This stuff sends shivers down my spine it's so good. This is considered one of Three Floyds seasonal beers, so it's availability is quite limited. It's released in June each year, and usually gone shortly thereafter. The release for this year is purported to be in the second half of June. As of this writing (June 19, 2012), it's not out yet.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2012 18:49:12 | More by Belgisch

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

4.23/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: It has a nice cloudy deep golden/orange color to it. It has a nice thick off-white head that dies down moderately and leaves nice lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitly give out hints of pine, citrus, pineapple, sweet caramel, lactose and bubble gum.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a nice citrus/pineapple/tropical hop character to it with lots of pine, some spices and a sweet caramel and bready malt balance.

Mouthfeel: It has a low/medium carbonation with a nice creamy overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with great flavors and aromas. Not as hoppy as I usually like my DIPA's but still very good considering the different approach.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2012 21:47:39 | More by SebD

silentnoiz

Tennessee

4.72/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Bought a case of bombers from the brewery July 2011.

A - Pours a deep yellow with a thin film head.

S - Hops, pine, orange, sweet malt, orange.

T - Malty on the front end, nice and bitter on the back end. Orange and piney wood flavors dominate and I like how the malt and hops are balanced.

M - Carbonation is lively, but not bothersome, works well even though a creamier feel would really make this more amazing than it already is.

O - This is a great brew that is more of a sipper than a DIPA. I have yet to have anything less than better-than-average from 3Floyd's. I'll definitely buy this again, really enjoyed it.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2012 04:24:50 | More by silentnoiz

sidetracked

Illinois

4.22/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a cloudy orange gold with a good foamy cream-colored head. Good lacing.

Aroma is sweet and hoppy. Grapefruit, orange, and citrus, but not bitter.

Upfront taste is dominated by citrus hoppiness--lemon, orange, grapefruit--with a slight bitterness. Light bready malt flavor in the middle. Hoppy finish of grapefruit and citrus mixed with some sweet caramel malt. Lingering grapefruit bitterness. Fairly aggressive bitter flavor even as it warms.

Medium body, slightly creamy. Lower carbonation.

Really enjoyable. High hop presence with just enough malts to balance it out. The lactose sugar adds some sweetness without relying on the malts. Good bitterness level, especially at the finish.

6/24/2011

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2011 17:55:46 | More by sidetracked

Thehuntmaster

South Africa

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

650ml bottle with no bottle date and no Abv (Seriously FFF, is it that much trouble to give us some info???)
Served chilled in an over sized wine glass.
I understand that this a June release, I wonder how it will have held up?

I received this as an extra in a trade; thanks to pittsburghkid66 for hitting a long time want of mine.

Appearance: Stunning beer, the best looking IIPA I have seen! Bright orange-golden body (very lightly clouded) topped by a massive, creamy, white head that displays exceptional retention and coats the upper reaches of the glass in thick lace. Very impressive especially when you consider the Abv.

Smell: Wow, I was not expecting this to be so sweet! Sticky caramel, brown sugar and orange blossom honey are about as prominent as the hops (candied orange peel, grapefruit, pineapple, big floral notes and a touch of pine). I don't mind one bit that the hops have faded a bit, I enjoy the balance between the sweetness and the hops. My only complaint is that there is one very artificially sweet note in the nose - not sure if it is coming from the lactose sugar.

Taste: As with the nose, the flavour is initially very sweet with caramel, orange laced home and lightly caramelized brown sugar. Hop flavour takes up the middle of the flavour with citrus, floral notes, pine resin and a light herbal quality. Though some of the hop flavour seems to have faded the bitterness seems to have stuck around - superb resiny bitter finish that lasts an absolute age. Absolutely no alcohol is noted.

Mouthfeel: Perfect for a massive beer like this. Big sticky body with perfect mild, smooth carbonation.

Overall: I really enjoyed this one, I will have to try and get a fresh bottle to compare.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2011 19:53:58 | More by Thehuntmaster

superspak

Michigan

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

22 ounce bottle into tulip, no bottle date. Pours hazy golden amber color with a nice 2 finger dense off white head with amazing retention that reduces to a lacing cap. A fair amount of lacing clings to the glass as well. Aromas of big pine resin, orange, bread, caramel, spices, light tropical fruit, and some malty sweetness. Some very nice and balanced aromas, and a bit different than most DIPAs I have had in the past. Taste of big lemon, orange, pine, bread, caramel, spices, and some tropical fruit. Big fruity sweetness on the front with a decent amount of bitterness on the finish that lingers for a bit. Some great balance, but the sweetness is definitely more prominent thanks to the lactose. Lingering notes of pine, citrus, and spices on the finish for a while. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied; with a very nice and creamy mouthfeel. For a beer of ~10%, the alcohol is hardly noticible other than a slight warming on the finish. Dangerously smooth and drinkable stuff. Overall this is an outstanding and interesting take on the style with the milk sugar. I would say they do a nice job with experimentation.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2011 03:01:27 | More by superspak

BigMike

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a typical DIPA color. Light orange. Very hazy with an off white 1/2 fingers worth of head.

S: Lot's of tropical fruit. Some orange citrus and ton's of pine and pineapple. Some light roasted caramel and alcohol.

T: Juicy tropical fruits on the fruit on the tongue. Verynice until the astringentancy comes in on the back part of the tongue. Very piney with a rubbing alcohol quality.

M: Definitely smooth as hell. The added lactose seems to have really mellowed things out making this a real soft of the pallet.

Overall: Not bad. Using lactose is a different idea for sure. Flavors are a little harsh on the finish but overall a beer worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

11-30-2011 21:59:34 | More by BigMike

jzeilinger

Pennsylvania

2.98/5  rDev -29.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Recently picked up a bottle of this on a trip to Indiana, I understand this is a June release beer so my expectations are low coming into this since it's not as fresh as it could be, with hoppy beers, I always like them best within the first 3-4 after bottling. On the positive side, this is one of the coolest labels I've seen in quite awhile!

A - Pours a hazy medium orange color with a light layer of thick and creamy foam. The foam sticks to the sides of the glass like syrup glue.

S - There's a distant and faded pungency consisting of oranges and grapefruit, floral bouquet, and a lightly sweet caramel, doughy malt.

T - There's a small amount spicy zest, the little that's left gives it a slight citric tang. Light caramel malt that's a little doughy is present throughout and never gets overpowered by the hops. After a start of malt sweetness the hops eventually surface part way through in the form of faded fruit: pineapple, orange, red grapefruit and mixed up with the floral taste. I read alot of complaints about the booze presence with this beer, but it wasn't bad at all.

M - Thick medium body and it coagulates the spit in my mouth which I assume is a product of the lactose addition. Otherwise, slick and viscous.

O - The aroma coming from the citrus character has a slight bit of tangy zing to it, if this was released in June, at 5 months out already, I'd really love to smell a fresh one of these, this bottle is definitely over the hill and the nose is faded. I absolutely hate how it makes my mouth feel like I just drank a glass of milk, I can do without the lactose. I didn't think I could ever rate a bottle of Three Floyds this low and I think it may be the first for me, had I not paid $10 for the bottle, it would end up down the drain. I want to try this one when it's fresh because it's a shell of it's former self right now and with a stronger hop presence, I could learn to live with the lactose. I want to get my hands on a younger bottle because I know this has to be much better than what it is right now. When that happens, I will without question, change this review to a much more favorable one.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 21:41:21 | More by jzeilinger

Gooball201

New Jersey

3.33/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Good beer. Pours a cludy orangey/rust color. Taste is hoppy (not Arctic nor Zombie like) but not overly. This actually tastes like a Bell's Two Hearted. Although the bottle states 9.5 ABV I believe BA indication of 11.0 as you can smell the alcohol as it lingers in the tulip glass. Also feel the burn as it goes down.

Overall another decent FFF brew but far from there best. Keep it a seasonal and ramp up the Zombie Dust production so you can bring it to the East Coast.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2011 11:42:07 | More by Gooball201

mrfrancis

Kentucky

3.9/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a hazy gold with a creamy, pillowy white head.

S: Much gentler on the nose than many American DIPAs. Scents reminiscent of cream, caramel, pine, navel orange, lemon, and grapefruit are readily apparent.

T: Citrusy and herbal with notes of cream, biscuits, caramel, honey, navel orange, lemon, grapefruit, pine, spruce, sage, and peppermint. The finish is bitter and complex with notes of citrus, mint, and pine.

M: Medium bodied, velvety, and smooth. Carbonation is very discreet and unobtrusive. Unbelievably drinkable for the style.

O: As much as I like this beer, I do find it necessary to restrain from giving it anything higher than a B+. I simply do not feel this compares favorably to Three Floyds' other DIPAs, though that does not mean that this is a bad beer. As a matter of fact, if it were produced by any other brewery, it would be an outstanding effort. So, after all is said and done, Apocalypse Cow is a near outstanding DIPA that is a half-step below Three Floyds' other takes on the style.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2011 19:37:53 | More by mrfrancis

bkrueger

California

3.83/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to Zeller1 for sending this my way. This was my first experience with any Three Floyds, but probably not the last.

Served from a bomber into a Delirium Tremens tulip.

First off the art work on this beer is very colorful and attention grabbing and awesome and the logo of the brewery is also unique.

This bottle states that this IPA has been augmented with lactose milk sugar which is a different take on the traditional IPA.

Appearance - This pours a rich golden orange with a one finger head of creamy off white foam that sticks around in the glass for many minutes before slowly starting to fade.

Smell - The smell is very complex showing the many different aspects that this beer possesses. Sweet malt and crisp hops interchange, while many floral crisp characters also show through. The malts are very apparent and edge out the other characteristics in the glass.

Taste - Rich and chewy malts, velvet creaminess, and citrus grapefruit all assault the tongue for the first few sips. There is ample carbonation to bring all of the complexity of the smells into the reality of the taste.

Mouthfeel - After a few sips more malts come through with caramel chewiness. The hops are here but are less pronounced and don't scorch the tongue, mellowing out with each sip. The high alcohol doesn't really come through and is very well hidden.

Overall - This beer is interesting for integrating lactose milk sugar into the fold and is evaluated differently from the normal IPAs I usually find myself drinking. The complexity of the smells don't quite find the same level of complexity in the taste where extremely creamy, milky, and malty flavors dominate. This beer doesn't have the normal pine crispness I am used to and has a mellow malty feel on the tongue that brings a new perspective on what IPAs can taste like. I'm glad to have the opportunity to try this but I probably wouldn't seek it out again with all of the IPAs out there I haven't tried.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2011 08:02:54 | More by bkrueger

matttttYCE

Arizona

4.65/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - Moderate rate of pour into a tulip glass (same as the picture of it on their website) brings forth a wonderfully thick, tight, creamy looking 2 finger high head, with tiny bubbles of carbonation running all up the sides of the glass replenishing the head. The head sticks around for days!! Awesome! Sticky thick lacing all over my glass. This one pours with a clear amber orange color. Tempted to give this one a 5 in the look because that head practically never goes away and the lace, OH, the gorgeous lace!

Smell - Sweet tropical fruits, citrus and floral hops abound in this one, with the malt body in the background obviously sweeter as well thanks to the lactose sugar. Mostly this is a tropical fruit bomb with grapefruit, tangerine, then orange and citrus zest, and bright floral in the hops, up front. Next I get more of the sweet, sweet malt, almost a candy/sugar sweet smell, bubble gum (first time I've ever really noticed that note on an IPA/DIPA!), and maybe a tad bit of grass or pine (I can't tell which). Basically, this is an extremely wonderful smelling DIPA, and actually quite unique at that. Definitely a contestant for my top 5 DIPAs so far, so that's saying something.

Taste - Starts out very sugary/candy sweet and a bit bready/malty (boy that lactose sugar does works some beautiful magic on this beer), but then those wonderful hops come out to play and my tongue is greeted by grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, orange, floral and herbal notes, bubble gum in the taste as well (always saw this descriptor and thought people were crazy, but I finally have tasted it), slight sort of piney substantial bitterness (but not too bitter), then more candy sugar and malt bill sweetness, and caramel. Reminds me a bit of a cream sickle haha. This taste really is wonderful and much like the nose, definitely a challenging of the other beers in my current top 5 DIPAs.

Mouthfeel - Consistency is as the bottle describes, velvety smooth, with a light-medium carbonation, slightly thicker than medium body, and a finish that lasts moderately on the back of the tongue really making me crave another sip. This actually is like a heavenly mouthfeel, and I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this is deserving of 5.0 rating for the mouthfeel.

Overall - As I said in the mouthfeel, after each sip I'm left with a light lingering finish that urges me to put my lips back to the glass. Try as I may to sip slowly, my glass is empty in about 10 minutes. Damn. This one is really fantastic. I think the last time I was this excited about a DIPA was back when I had Surly Abrasive and I think this is better that Abrasive, if only by a few hairs. 4.5 for this one overall because I don't think I can call it my favorite DIPA, but it's certainly high up there. And now that I've had Apocalypse Cow , Arctic Panzer Wolf, and Dreadnaught (big thanks to Kayn169 for them all!) I would say that I rate them in that order. Dreadnaught was my least favorite of the bunch, but it was still pretty good. The other two, simply fantastic. Thanks again Jason.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2011 21:47:55 | More by matttttYCE

Schmittymack

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured an orangeish-golden color from a 22 oz bomber into the ol' trusty shaker glass. Aromas of citrus, pine, and some caramel. Taste was sweet malt, citrus, pine, and still quite a bit of hop bitterness for a brew that's probably two years old (yes, Dan. I found another aged IPA!!). I would love to try this one fresh at some point, especially since I've come to love a good IPA/DIPA on ocassion.

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2011 09:57:45 | More by Schmittymack

WillCarrera

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Pours a hazy golden orange with a finger of sticky white head, leaves great lacing.

S- Loads of sweet tropical fruits and citrus as well as pine and a bit of resin, caramel malt and some sweet alcohol.

T- Big burst of juicy fruit flavors, some pine and hop oil provides solid bitterness through the finish. Bitter hop oils, sweet booze and dried apricot in the finish.

M- Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, smooth feel that hangs around on the palate for a while.

O- A delicious, fruity, boozy DIPA, I mean FFF really has the IPA's down. Looking forward to getting this again.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2011 04:39:07 | More by WillCarrera

barleywinefiend

Washington

4.22/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured a cloudy orangish gold color with good carbonation and a nice white cap

S: Maily pine cones and flowers with some sugary sweetness and light booze

T: A sweet malt note with pine resin and floral bouquet with a nice, somewhat oily and resiny finsh, nice hop bite

M: Stick sweet, medium body

O: A good, tasty IIPA

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2011 22:41:16 | More by barleywinefiend

Scout11

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is one of the most unique imperial IPA's I've ever had. The sweetness of the milk sugar added some great malt flavors that balance nicely with some great citrus and piney hops. The aroma and taste match up perfectly, and the high ABV is hidden nicely. This isn't the best imperial I've ever had but it is definitely worth seeking out for it's uniqueness.

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2011 01:00:24 | More by Scout11

DCon

Missouri

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bought a 650 Ml bottle of this @ Three Floyd's Brewpub in Munster, IN for $12 & Shared w/ hawksfan82 & GeoffTheAleMan @ the iTap House in Chesterfield, MO. Poured from the into a 14oz Tulip Glass. No freshness date (FFF never does).

Aroma- From the beginning of the smell, there is no preview of what is tasted. Has a hint of coconut on the finish of a light citrus aroma.

Appearance- Pours a 2 finger head that keeps frothy for a good amount of time! Has a thick, reddish copper body and leaves the thickest, best lacing possible!

Flavor- Has a strong hop flavor and very boozy (hence 11% abv). Can definitely taste sweetness and sugar behind all of this with some lactose milk sugar. Has a huge bitterness bite at the finish but very nice for this style! Can't get any better tastes from this complexed 2X IPA!

Mouthfeel- Full Bodied, High Carbonation, has some boozy characteristics but smooth for the most part.

Overall Impression- Just when I thought I've had an awesome FFF beer, another one is released! I've been patiently waiting to share this one with someone who would appreciate the style and strength. Definitely boozy but of course with this high ABV. There is some strong sweetness and can taste the milk sugar for sure. Wild how the attributes are brought out in these guys! I am very excited to keep going down the list of these fantastic brews!

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2011 23:01:11 | More by DCon

Phocion

Minnesota

3.9/5  rDev -8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Brought back from Indiana by my girlfriend. 22 oz. bomber poured into an Imperial pint glass. Beautiful hazy golden/amber body with a massive frothy off-white head that does not want to disappear. When the head finally sinks, massive rocky lacing throughout.

Grapefruit, pineapple dominate the aroma. Tangerine, pine, spruce, and the lightest bit of sugar and toffee malt in the background.

Flavor is massively citrus, of course, but with a surprisingly strong taste of sugar. Slight hints of pine. The 11% ABV is hidden pretty well, but there is a slight hint on the tail end of this thing.

Nice medium-full body with soft but firm carbonation and very creamy.

Overall, this thing looks and smells fantastic... but the sugar in here makes it way too sweet. Tone that down and this could be a fantastic DIPA...no Pliny, but still wonderful.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2011 21:58:05 | More by Phocion