Hops & Robbers - Double Trouble Brewing Co.

sbarre

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

12-22-2012 03:24:39 | More by sbarre

JamesMN

Minnesota

2.7/5  rDev -22.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

Appearance: Slightly hazy orange/amber hue with a one finger foamy off-white head.

Aroma: A hint of lemon with some an echo of bready malt. Really not very aromatic.

Taste: It's hard to put my finger on what I'm tasting here. Bitterness for sure (50 IBUs or so), but no hop flavor. Some caramel and light amber malt but nothing to help balance out the raw bitterness. Hop bitterness through the finish and lingering in the aftertaste. I was hoping to taste some of the lemon and pineapple hop character that is described on the can.

Mouthfeel: At 5.7% ABV I expected a bit of a watery mess but it's actually almost medium in body which makes the idea of sessioning it less promising. Below average drinkability.

Final Thoughts: As a hophead I like to push my palate to the extreme with hoppy beers. Unfortunately, 50 IBUs don't taste good when they are not accompanied by fruit, pine, or earthy flavor. There is no date on the can so maybe it's old but if a brewery won't date their product then I can't take freshness into account when reviewing. Would I drink it again? No.

Serving type: can

05-22-2013 22:49:23 | More by JamesMN

valianes

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

05-18-2013 21:30:38 | More by valianes

Mack

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

05-03-2013 22:12:26 | More by Mack

Scaboo

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +22.1%

04-16-2013 19:51:39 | More by Scaboo

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

04-11-2013 16:57:36 | More by timiskin

juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -28.2%

04-11-2013 01:38:54 | More by juliendesrochers

kelvarnsen

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

04-08-2013 18:50:43 | More by kelvarnsen

jaz58

Ontario (Canada)

3.8/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A middle of the road IPA in my opinion.

Served in a clear pint glass, the colour is rust orange.

Clear with a subtle effervecenes.

Thin head, no lace.

Fresh hop nose with a hint of lemon.

Robust bitters finish.

Smooth mouthfeel.

Small hints of soft toffee followed by the bitters.

Serving type: can

04-08-2013 00:18:01 | More by jaz58

fiftyorbust

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +22.1%

04-04-2013 22:47:26 | More by fiftyorbust

H8B8

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +14.9%

04-04-2013 13:13:06 | More by H8B8

Stephie71

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -35.3%

03-20-2013 03:14:23 | More by Stephie71

bumchilly25

British Columbia (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

03-17-2013 15:01:58 | More by bumchilly25

RefillMyglass

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

03-12-2013 01:45:06 | More by RefillMyglass

iainkenn

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +22.1%

03-07-2013 21:20:09 | More by iainkenn

abust

New Brunswick (Canada)

4/5  rDev +14.9%

03-07-2013 19:20:35 | More by abust

EspressoGuy

British Columbia (Canada)

2.1/5  rDev -39.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2

NOT the can from Ontario. This is a review of the bottle brewed under contract by Dead Frog Brewing in Aldergrove.
A: clear orange jello. Head is small and dissipates quickly.
S: yeast, tin, caramel ... certainly not clean or citrus.
T: this is a pretty mild and inoffensive IPA ... and really not much of an IPA at all. More like a mainstream lager with some extra bittering hops. The finish is dry and bitter and funky. Not likeable at all.
M: medium to light body.
O: C'mon Legacy Liquor store in Vancouver -- this is really not a very good IPA like you said it was. And when I asked you if it was made by Dead Frog Brewing you said no ... well it's made right there under contract! Not an enjoyable beer at all.

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2013 02:24:33 | More by EspressoGuy

CookstLiquor

British Columbia (Canada)

3.84/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a 500ml can. Pours a rich yellowish lager colour with orange tint. Nose has lots of lemon, banana and other fruit notes. Taste is similar with a nice sweetness and lots of citrus hop flavours. It's a little lean and light-bodied, but very crisp, hoppy and refreshing.

Serving type: can

03-01-2013 21:45:16 | More by CookstLiquor

schneidk

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

02-18-2013 07:01:43 | More by schneidk

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%

02-13-2013 03:59:28 | More by DaPan

bluetrevian

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +7.8%

02-13-2013 02:39:11 | More by bluetrevian

NightINgale

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%

02-08-2013 23:39:39 | More by NightINgale

Dogzbone

New York

1.61/5  rDev -53.7%
look: 3 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.75

Had this from the can at a tasting. Appearance was fine but that was about the only thing right with this beer. I couldn't find any hop aroma at all and the beer wasn't bitter by any means. It was also slightly under carbonated and a bit watery. The brewery claimed that they were trying to make a not so hoppy in your face IPA but if you're going to call a beer an IPA you at least need some kind of hop presence to shine through. This beer didn't. Hopefully I just had a taste from an old can.

Serving type: can

02-06-2013 16:56:01 | More by Dogzbone

Digimaika2

Ontario (Canada)

3.73/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

(3.75) A: Clear straw copper colour with a generous creamy foam head. Long lasting retention with lacing evident.

(3.75) S: Dry pine, strong herbal/grassy notes, tropical fruits including pineapple and banana, and a rich bread-like malt aroma. A good mix of aromas that lean towards the earthy side with a herbal/grassy element.

(3.75) T: Pine, herbal hops, tart grapefruit, faint pineapple, and a bit of pepper and ginger in the finish. Crisp and clean with a refreshing and very drinkable taste. Herbal-like hop forward with a steady bitterness.

(3.5) M: Lighter bodied with moderate carbonation. A bit on the thin side with a general dryness.

(3.75) D: This is good and a solid IPA with a pronounced herbal hop character. Personally I prefer thicker and fruitier IPA’s but this is very nice for a change and certainly worth trying.

Serving type: can

02-04-2013 03:10:50 | More by Digimaika2

Top_Jimmy

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25

Pours a nice Amer colour from the can leaving a small amount of head that reduces rather quickly leaving oinly a slight foam on top of the beer. Nice lacing that remains after the first few mouthfulls.

A nice aroma of hops. As the beer warms you can then smell a hint of citrus, flowers and yeast.

A very nice and strong taste of hops. Those that dislike bitter beers should skip this one for sure. A background of malt

Average mouthfeel with a bitter finish

Overall an enjoyable beer for those that like hoppy, bitter beers. Pairs well with mexican foods, cilantro, cumin based dishes.

Serving type: can

02-03-2013 02:25:33 | More by Top_Jimmy