Single Hop Imperial IPA (El Dorado) - Flying Dog Brewery

Jason

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz brown bottle with a bottle code.

LOOK: Tall head, golden orange haze

SMELL: Orange peel, kumquats, peppery, rose water, grapenuts, green tea, nutty, dragonfruit, alcohol

TASTE: Smooth, bitter, tea, herbal, peppercorn, tropical fruit, warming alcohol, pineapple rind, resin, faint pine, blood oranges, bitter semi-dry finish

A solid example of a DIPA, very unique hops and they definitely work on their own. Personally hope they brew more with this hops / bigger crop next time around.

Serving type: bottle

06-26-2012 02:12:18 | More by Jason

jep2606

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +22.7%

06-18-2013 05:03:04 | More by jep2606

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-13-2013 18:25:14 | More by djre4orm

neckbracesub

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-11-2013 17:25:37 | More by neckbracesub

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

06-04-2013 18:21:14 | More by skaboom420

jmslade7

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.4%

06-02-2013 03:58:35 | More by jmslade7

JLapadura

New York

3/5  rDev -22.5%

05-30-2013 01:31:40 | More by JLapadura

afrokaze

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 22:34:45 | More by afrokaze

Bustersuess

New York

4.5/5  rDev +16.3%

05-18-2013 01:05:09 | More by Bustersuess

TomG2751

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-12-2013 19:12:00 | More by TomG2751

jspaner

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

05-12-2013 02:23:05 | More by jspaner

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-10-2013 19:21:42 | More by twenty5

TychoNDC

New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-08-2013 23:35:50 | More by TychoNDC

Mark5252

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-08-2013 20:30:47 | More by Mark5252

spark3148857

New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-14-2013 13:41:16 | More by spark3148857

NumberNone

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

04-13-2013 01:59:23 | More by NumberNone

gillagorilla

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz. poured into a pint glass

A: Quite bronze that pours a 3 inch head that dwindles to a remaining 1 inch head.

S: A much different IPA smell that is all citrus with something that I can't place but is very sweet smelling.

T: Mellow with a low but steady hop profile that is almost stronger in the aftertaste.

M: Smooth with almost no bubbles or mouth abrasion.

O: Nice for my first single hop varietal. The El Dorado may not be the IPA of promise and gold, but it is still a great IPA. I do prefer the Centennial single hop varietal from Flying Dog though.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 13:21:35 | More by gillagorilla

Hophead420

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-11-2013 05:19:12 | More by Hophead420

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-09-2013 00:37:10 | More by randylangford

ChrisKayler

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

04-08-2013 01:28:10 | More by ChrisKayler

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice looking pour. Light amber with good clarity. Thick creme head. Nose is heavy pine and resin. Flavor is much of the same with a punch and burst of bright pine and woody tones. Earthy with a salty kind of thing on the back. Pretty smooth feel. A nice drinker. Even though it's consistent, I wouldn't say it's entirely balanced, since the flavor profile seems to lean to one side.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 22:51:13 | More by RblWthACoz

kwa357

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-06-2013 22:53:01 | More by kwa357

polopaul20

Maryland

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-05-2013 18:39:24 | More by polopaul20

oline73

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-01-2013 03:07:45 | More by oline73

ckollias

Maryland

4.24/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed this 12oz bottle out of a small snifter glass.

A: Pours a clear golden hue with a thin white head that quickly dissipates into a wispy lace with a partial trail down the sides.

S: Sweet malty aroma with some citrus notes.

T: Equal mix of sweet malt and bitter hops. Finishes on the dry side of tart.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: This was a well-balanced double ipa. Usually when an IPA goes imperial it loses some of the hoppy characteristics – but this tasted like a typical ipa only a little sweeter.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2013 01:15:38 | More by ckollias