Great Divide Hercules Double IPA
From Great Divide – Hercules Double IPA is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, fit for the gods. HERCULES delivers a huge amount of hops from start to finish. Its hefty backbone of nutty, malty sweetness balances its aggressive hop profile.
Great Divide Brewing – Great Divide Hercules Double IPA – 12 oz. bottle poured into an Imperial pint glass. 10% abv. Purchased at Whole Foods Market Pasadena, CA
Appearance: Pours a vibrant translucent dark amber with a 1/8 inch layer of cream.
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Aroma: Grapefruit, orange zest, crushed pine needles and dark sugar.
Taste: Big piney hops, twangy citrus, spicy malt, finishes bitter and fruity.
Mouthfeel: Chewy with medium carbonation.
Overall: A beautiful bitter, chewy double IPA.
August 14, 2012 @ 7:33 pm
8/14/12 on draft at the Red Leprachaun in Long Beach. A big head, nice red brown hue, mild hop front, malty sweet middle, mild hop/alcohol finish with Aimee nut & resin after taste. A good beer & surprising smoothness for a 10% dipa