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Ale Of The IMP

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Hermitage Brewing 1627 S 7th St San Jose California USA North America (408) 291-0966 http://hermitagebrewing.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why […]

Ale Of The Hermit

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Hermitage Brewing 1627 S 7th St San Jose California USA North America (408) 291-0966 http://hermitagebrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Ale Of The Hermit by filling out your review below.

Hop Crisis

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.7% Brewed By 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd Street San Francisco California USA North America (415) 369-0900 http://21st-amendment.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Hop Crisis make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Batch 800

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd Street San Francisco California USA North America (415) 369-0900 http://21st-amendment.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Batch 800 below.

Kraken

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Triple Voodoo Brewing 3145 Geary Blvd San Francisco California USA North America (415) 390-1070 www.tripplevoodoobrewing.com Are you a fan of Kraken? Enter your review of Kraken below.

Promised Land Imperial IPA

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.6% Brewed By Magnolia Pub & Brewery 1398 Haight St San Francisco California USA North America (415) 864-7468 www.magnoliapub.com Want to share your review of Promised Land Imperial IPA? Submit your review below.

Double Doozy IPA

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By Social Kitchen & Brewery 1326 9th Ave San Francisco California USA North America (415) 681-0330 http://socialkitchenandbrewery.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells […]

XV Anniversary Ale

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Speakeasy Ales & Lagers 1195 Evans Ave San Francisco California USA North America (415) 642-3371 www.goodbeer.com The dude abides. Does XV Anniversary Ale? Submit your review below.

The Don

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.1% Brewed By Speakeasy Ales & Lagers 1195 Evans Ave San Francisco California USA North America (415) 642-3371 www.goodbeer.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of The Don below.

Double Daddy

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Speakeasy Ales & Lagers 1195 Evans Ave San Francisco California USA North America (415) 642-3371 www.goodbeer.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Double Daddy […]

Big Daddy’s 25th Anniversary Wet Hop IPA

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Speakeasy Ales & Lagers 1195 Evans Ave San Francisco California USA North America (415) 642-3371 www.goodbeer.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Big Daddy’s 25th Anniversary Wet Hop IPA below.

YuleSmith (Summer)

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By AleSmith Brewing Company 9368 Cabot Dr San Diego California USA North America (858) 549-9888 Http://alesmith.com Does YuleSmith (Summer) tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Hop Therapy

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Rough Draft Brewing Company 8830 Rehco Rd San Diego California USA North America (858) 453-7238 http://roughdraftbrew.com Have an opinion about Hop Therapy? Submit your review below.

EveryMan’s IPA

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Societe Brewing Co. 8262 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 598-5409 http://societebrewing.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells […]

Rich Man’s

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery 805 16th St San Diego California USA North America (619) 358-9901 http://monkeypawbrewing.com Want to share your review of Rich Man’s? Submit your review below.

Cornelius

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.6% Brewed By Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery 805 16th St San Diego California USA North America (619) 358-9901 http://monkeypawbrewing.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good […]

Amplus Acerba

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.3% Brewed By Mike Hess Brewing 7955 Silverton Ave San Diego California USA North America (619) 786-4377 www.hessbrewing.com Have you tried Amplus Acerba? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Hopulent

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Pacific Beach Ale House 721 Grand Ave San Diego California USA North America (858) 581-2337 www.pbalehouse.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Hopulent make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Green Flash Palate Wrecker

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Green Flash Brewing Co. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 622-0085 www.greenflashbrew.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Green Flash Palate Wrecker in the below form.

Green Flash Imperial India Pale Ale

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.4% Brewed By Green Flash Brewing Co. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 622-0085 www.greenflashbrew.com Did you experience Green Flash Imperial India Pale Ale? Give us your review below.

Double (Imperial) India Pale Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

Imperial or Double India Pale Ales have intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. Alcohol content is medium-high to high and notably evident. They range from deep golden to medium copper in color. The style may use any variety of hops. Though the hop character is intense it’s balanced with complex alcohol flavors, moderate to high fruity esters and medium to high malt character. Hop character should be fresh and lively and should not be harsh in quality. The use of large amounts of hops may cause a degree of appropriate hop haze. Imperial or Double India Pale Ales have medium-high to full body. Diacetyl should not be perceived. The intention of this style of beer is to exhibit the fresh and bright character of hops. Oxidative character and aged character should not be present. Bigger than either an English or American IPA in both alcohol strength and overall hop level (bittering and finish). Less malty, lower body, less rich and a greater overall hop intensity than an American Barleywine. Typically not as high in gravity/alcohol as a barleywine, since high alcohol and malt tend to limit drinkability. A showcase for hops.

Alcohol By Volume Range

7.5-10

IBU's Range

60-120

Aroma

A prominent to intense hop aroma that can be derived from American, English and/or noble varieties (although a citrusy hop character is almost always present). Most versions are dry hopped and can have an additional resinous or grassy aroma, although this is not absolutely required. Some clean malty sweetness may be found in the background. Fruitiness, either from esters or hops, may also be detected in some versions, although a neutral fermentation character is typical. Some alcohol can usually be noted, but it should not have a “hot” character.

Appearance

Color ranges from golden amber to medium reddish copper; some versions can have an orange-ish tint. Should be clear, although unfiltered dry-hopped versions may be a bit hazy. Good head stand with off-white color should persist.

Flavor

Hop flavor is strong and complex, and can reflect the use of American, English and/or noble hop varieties. High to absurdly high hop bitterness, although the malt backbone will generally support the strong hop character and provide the best balance. Malt flavor should be low to medium, and is generally clean and malty although some caramel or toasty flavors are acceptable at low levels. No diacetyl. Low fruitiness is acceptable but not required. A long, lingering bitterness is usually present in the aftertaste but should not be harsh. Medium-dry to dry finish. A clean, smooth alcohol flavor is usually present. Oak is inappropriate in this style. May be slightly sulfury, but most examples do not exhibit this character.

Mouthfeel

Smooth, medium-light to medium body. No harsh hop-derived astringency, although moderate to medium-high carbonation can combine to render an overall dry sensation in the presence of malt sweetness. Smooth alcohol warming.