Double Daddy - Speakeasy Ales & Lagers

xpdrinker

Florida

3.95/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle poured into my New Belgium globe glass and it settled into a cloudy amber/copper that also had an attractive glow to it. A finger-thick eggshell white head formed and didn't dissipate quickly.

The aroma was the next encouraging aspect of this beer - a pleasant swirl of citrus, pine, and malty caramel sweetness. Taking the first few sips miraculously matched the aromas.

Taste is extremely fresh, with an excellent bite of hops perfectly balanced with maltiness that immediately reminds me of that "raw sugar" you can find at most coffee shops. The hops jumped from piney to peppery to citrusy, and a thin layer of earthiness that added a certain humility to the bold flavors. Lip-smacking malt balances it all out and everything leads to a slightly dry finish that instantly preps you for the next sip.

I was blown away by how fresh this imperial IPA was after accidentally cellaring it a few months. There was nothing about this beer that would suggest it was, at the very least, a half year old. If Double Daddy tastes this fresh after all these months, I can't wait to try it when it's REALLY fresh.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 06:16:55 | More by xpdrinker

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -17.6%

06-17-2013 22:41:02 | More by Kegatron

Teddy-Pickles

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-15-2013 14:25:32 | More by Teddy-Pickles

mportnoy

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

06-15-2013 05:40:06 | More by mportnoy

snohojimbo

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +30.5%

06-13-2013 02:01:22 | More by snohojimbo

Brew33

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-12-2013 23:28:41 | More by Brew33

sansho

Tennessee

3/5  rDev -17.6%

06-12-2013 05:17:49 | More by sansho

ChalupaBatman

California

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-12-2013 03:05:59 | More by ChalupaBatman

lighthabit

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

06-11-2013 01:13:02 | More by lighthabit

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

06-09-2013 18:23:26 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

Hopmarc

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-06-2013 21:48:51 | More by Hopmarc

Topher78

California

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-06-2013 16:24:28 | More by Topher78

TheReese

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

06-05-2013 21:37:24 | More by TheReese

marct

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-05-2013 04:17:36 | More by marct

Reggofcal

California

4.73/5  rDev +29.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Aaaaahhhh. Ooooohhh how I have waited for double ipa revolution! This beer is beutiful and delectibly delicious, it's like a party in my mouth.The beer is good warm or cold, but it seems when it is warm it is more complex and the party is electrified in my mouth.alls I can say is drink up.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 02:10:39 | More by Reggofcal

DMc8ride

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

06-05-2013 00:50:17 | More by DMc8ride

IPAFan521

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

06-03-2013 14:00:21 | More by IPAFan521

Jemonster

California

4.53/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Really Speakeasy?! A damned gusher!? I opened the bottle and some beer ended up on my kitchen floor. After I finished wiping it up, I was able to pour and admire the orange, hazy body. Tiny bubbles in the carbonation and a thin white head.

S: Peaches and musk up front, butter, raisins. Nicely fragrant.

T: Again with the sweet peaches, butter, and raisins, along with some juicy orange. Some warm spices. Very sweet but balanced pleasantly. Soft white bread. Can't quite place the hop varieties, but I'm guessing amarillo is in there columbus? Not much lingering bitterness at the end, finishes quickly compared to other IIPAs.

M: The roundest IIPA I have ever had. Creamy.

O: I hate to admit that I am not usually a fan of Speakeasy's beers, but this one turns things around! I think I will give them some more tries in the future.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2013 04:02:08 | More by Jemonster

Lazaro

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +3%

06-01-2013 22:36:16 | More by Lazaro

Vigilante

Nevada

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-30-2013 01:58:15 | More by Vigilante

shagens

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-29-2013 12:46:57 | More by shagens

BRLockwood

Virginia

4/5  rDev +9.9%

05-27-2013 11:44:12 | More by BRLockwood

Jessenimmo

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-25-2013 20:36:21 | More by Jessenimmo

Spaz7

California

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-24-2013 21:30:06 | More by Spaz7

jnardone235

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-20-2013 23:45:50 | More by jnardone235