This weeks DIPA Reviews
By doubling the hops and malts and giving yeast more to feast on the ABV will usually be 7 to 9%
Foam (VT) Galaxy 500 DIPA 9%
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1 hop (Galaxy)
Galaxy has many aspects & is a late boil use primarily. Dual use for flavor & aroma.
Light fruit aroma with herbal or grassy notes. Medium carbonation in a soft body which embraces bright tropical & pineapple flavors when sip is held. Bittering is consistent & lightly present but necessary in creating thorough balance of all aspects. All contributions from this hop are on display with flavors standing above all else
ABV is sneaky.
Abomination (PA) Wandering into the Fog Citra 8.6%
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TDH 4 hops (Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Summit & Citra)
Highly aromatic herbal, fruit aromas. Soft body builds a backbone for multiple flavors of peach, tropical, citrus & orange in medium bittering & carbonation. A nuanced tart finish brings all hop contributions out on display. Colder highlights herbal earthy bittering aspects. Warmer creates the bright fruit layers.
Aldus (PA) Gimme the Lupe DIPA 9.2%
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Deep somewhat dank aroma. Heavy flavors are dominant with a bottom layer that continually reminds you of its ABV. Medium bittering & a deep backbone. Flavors go into orange as it warms.
A heavier DIPA but blend is clean throughout.
Nepanthe (PA) Enigmatic Monolith DIPA 8.3%
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4 hops ( Citra, Galaxy, Strata & Enigma)
Soft full fruit aroma. Lightly carbonated. The soft body pulls flavrs of peach, orange & tropical into a blend. Bittering is balanced with Strata providing a mild spiced ending in conjunction with Enigma. This added aspect surrenders to flavor bringing the offering full circle. Colder was better for full enjoyment of all aspects
Flying Fish (NJ) Exit 16 DIPA 7.5%
In stock
6 Hops (Columbus, Warrior, Citra, Centennial, Simcoe & Chinook) Dry hopped with Chinook & Citra
Fruited aroma with bitter notes. Bittering dominates each sip end. Medium carbonation & crisp body. An influence of sorts creates a note of honey layered into the offering throughout. Oranges mates with honey making even more hop contributions become noted. DHing mellows the craft but with 4 of the 7 C hops it remains in the realm of a West Coast craft until it warms a bit. Patience creates a DIPA
Hop Butcher (IL) Maxwell & Coney Hit the Road DIPA 7.75%
In stock
4 Hops (Mosaic, Citra, Nelson & Maui Nelson)
Multiple fruit contributions in aroma & flavor to come. Medium carbonation & a soft body. Maui Nelson gives you a tropical grape aspect & provides entry to Mosaic ,Citra & Nelson flavor contributions. A very light bittering note works an ending balance though flavors never surrender their position of dominance.
Cushwa (MD) Blunt DIPA 8.5%
In stock
5 hops ( Mosaic, Denali, Simcoe, Citra & Kohatu)
Earthy aroma with deep fruit aspects most likely Kohatu. All flavors are intense & distributed evenly. Orange, peach & nuanced pineapple are primary. Light pine & earthy Mosaic bittering is consistent & more noticeable at sip end. All of the above is wrapped in a creamy rich & soft body which added to the offering. ABV was noticeable as well at each sip end.
A different style in this genre to think about.
Drowned Lands (NY) Tillage 8%
In stock
2 hops (Mosaic & Nelson)
Aroma is a contribution of both hops earthy & light wine. Medium carbonation & a very soft body promotes light bittering that weaves through the orange & white wine flavor dominance. A nice continuous blending of this pairing beginning to end. A bit colder was preferred
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KC BC (NY) This is your brain on hops 8.5%
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2 hops (Citra & Galaxy)
These 2 hops we all know well making this simple.
Pungent fruit aroma. Starts tart with orange & peach dominance throughout. there is no particular flavor aspect order of appearance as much as a balanced blending. Lighter in body with medium carbonation props up the above letting hop flavors shine.
The craft mellows into a well blended offering as you go.
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Drekker (ND) Doomsday Device DIPA 8.3%
In stock
1 hop (Mosaic) Malted with oats, carafoam & Spelt
A 1 hop craft, when you are intimate with it is easy.
Fruit aroma. Malts craft a soft body with light carbonation. Mosaic orange flavor dominates the offering & with a light earthy ending it's what we have come to expect from Mosaic.
A complete contribution from this hop which brings us a craft that doesn't disappoint.
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KC BC (NY) Ninja Kitties 8%
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3 hops ( Citra, Vic Secret & Amarillo)
Begins with a tropical aroma. Higher carbonation starts each sip with medium bittering that consistently weaves through multiple flavors being citrus & tropical blends. No one aspect stays front & center . All the above creates a well balanced offering.
A medium temp was the most enjoyable.
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Grimm (NY) Gravity of Chill 9.2%
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3 hops (Columbus, Citra & Strata)
Mixed aroma of fruit & herbs make an interesting start. Light carbonation. Flavors are soft & bounce off the backbone ending lightly herbal & spiced. Fruit aspects remain dominant throughout the entire offering. All contributions balance each other nicely.
ABV is sneaky & tops off the craft. Possibly a 1 session offering
Finback (NY) If Whales Could Fly DDH DIPA 9%
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2 hops (Mosaic & Meridian)
High fruit aroma. DDHing ensures fruit flavors are immediate primarily orange & citrus consistently mixing with a light spiced bittering to end each sip. Body is full & cuddles with both hops in a warm embrace. Both hops are equal in their contribution to the offering. ABV is apparent from start to finish fulfilling its 9% responsibilities in helping create a DIPA true to the style.
Equilibrium (NY) Tidal Balance 8.6%
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5 hops ( Enigma, Eclipse, Nelson, Citra Incog & Citra Lupomax)
3 sip rule ...
Aroma accentuates fruit notes. Fruit forward flavors of citrus & subtle grape with earthy undertones & lingering light spice. Flavors start, recede to aspects of pine & return to end each sip. Carbonation is light & helps in balance as does the soft body. Finishes well.
All hop aspects are on display throughout this offering,
KC BC (NY) Llamageddon DIPA 8%
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4 hops ( Motueka, Hallertau blanc, Citra & Nectaron)
3 sip rule
Deeper fruit aroma which introduces each sip.
A white wine dominance begins & makes room for Citra & Nectaron to provide their contribution to the offering that bring a refreshing & lightly tart aspect towards each sip end. Motueka is relegated to the backround with a subtle woodsy note here & there.
A bit warmer was preferred for enhancement & blending of all the above
Weldwerks (CO) Weld & Butch Hazy DIPA 8.2 %
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A collaboration with Hop Butcher. 3 Hops (Elani, Krush & Mosaic)
Fruited aroma with a light herbal touch. Medium carbonation & light bittering give in to a burst of fruit flavors that become the catalyst to the offering. All hops contribute bright multiple flavors ranging from citrus to tropical. Bittering is relegated to each sip end & makes the offering work with a light pine aspect.
Should be added to a portfolio of favorites.
Drowned Lands (NY) Terra Blanc 8%
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2 hops (Citra cryo & Phantasm)
Neutral aroma. Soft & lightly carbonated. Completely fruit forward. No bittering but there is an earthy aspect that flows around each sip & will keep everything in balance. Fruit flavors of citrus remain dominant throughout. Phantasm is the softest contributor in flavor mixing with the orange aspects of Citra cryo. But in hindsight the bottom light earthy notes is truly what brings this craft together
Abomination (PA) Cosmic Guava DIPA 8.6%
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1 hop (Krush) Formerly HBC-586.
Intense aroma that teases you into a medium carbonated, brightly flavored offering. Guava is the dominant flavor with layered herbal notes that prop up each sip. Additional notes of light melon & citrus start to shine as you go. The signature bittering solidifies this as the newest member of the "Fog" family
A hop that weaves a tapestry of flavor, bittering & herbal notes that all camps may want to try.
Drekker (ND) Goon Platoon 8%
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3 hops ( NZH 107, Citra & Belma)
Multiple fruit aromas & an herbal note. Initial higher carbonation pushes the flavors & body to the front. The smooth soft body further enhances flavors of orange, berry & tropical compliments of all 3 hops blending together. Bittering is minimal at best & relegated to the end of each sip with a subtle dry note creating this offerings balance.
Hazy tropical fans will want to try this.
District96 (NY) King Kobra 8%
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3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & something else unknown)
Dirty pineapple aroma makes an interesting beginning A difference of opinions as to hop 3 (Nelson or Simcoe). Anchored by the known 2 brings us a taste of orange & pineapple in a very creamy soft body. Medium carbonation & when sip is held grape notes surface making a vote for Nelson.
Regardless, this is a flavor forward craft with minimal bittering destined for enjoyment from all camps
Equilibrium (NY) Four Fours DIPA 8.5%
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4 hops (Citra, Strata, Galaxy & Zappa )
A more tropical aroma with subtle herbal, pine notes. Medium bittering mixes with multiple & balanced flavors of tropical & citrus which weave together creating a tapestry rather than 1 hop dominance over any other. Lightly conditioned & a nice body. Strata adds another herbal ending that adds yet more creativity to the offering.
The composition of these hops makes it a candidate for almost any fan of craft beer.
Grimm (NY) Tesseract 8%
In Stock
3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Falconer Flight)
Falconer Flight is a blend of 7 Northwest Pacific hops.
Late additions imparts an aroma of mixed fruit with earthy undertones. Medium carbonation & a light crisp yet soft body. Orange notes dominate & lead the way with light flavors of melon & a perfect earthy Mosaic ending.
What you smell is what you get which is a balanced craft that doesn't disappoint.
Hudson Valley (NY) Archangel 9%
DDH with Citra, Racua & Motueka
Rakua imparts aroma of orange & apricot. Soft & flavorful. Light carbonation & bittering. Flavors dominate with a nice blending but there is a playful tug of war between the aspects & ends with both agreeing to share the spotlight in harmony. Light woody notes end each sip.
A well done mix of hops that will tease the senses of more than one craft camp thanks to DDH. A sneaky 9%
Equilibrium (NY) Lucid Dream Wave 8.2%
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4 hops (Citra, Amarillo, Galaxy & El Dorado) Dry hopped
A soft pungent mixed aroma. Amarillo while not dominant seems prevalent in its aspects from herbal to bittering & flavor contributions beginning with the initial light herbal notes that then mix with flavors of pineapple , peach & citrus that come forward as you go. While the body is soft it's also lightly dry. All aspects are nicely layered & make multiple appearances throughout each sip giving this craft balance. Warmer enhances flavor.
Drowned Lands (NY) Early Leaf (8.4%)
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2 hops (Cashmere & Simcoe) An earthy/fruit aroma compliments of both hops. Body is silky bringing forward a pleasant blend of multiple fruit flavors & light bittering. A note of light herbal pine sneaks in at each sip end creating another layer to the offering. Flavor dominates throughout but let all aspects contribute. Balanced at all temps
Weldwerks (CO) Extra Extra Juicy bits 8.6%
In stock
3 hops ( El Dorado, Citra & Mosaic) DDH
Semi dry fruit aroma & nicely carbonated. Initial bittering, lighter due to DDH. Fruit aspects of all 3 hops are on display. El Dorado appears a bit dominant but doesn't detract from Mosaic or Citra contributions. Blending of bitter and flavor is just right for this style. Body keeps all in balance & ends as it began, lightly dry. An appealing craft for all camps & a possible introduction for those just entering our sphere.
Burlington (VT) It's complicated being a Wizard 8%
In stock
3 hops (Simcoe, Idaho 7 & Chinook)
Earthy fruity aroma. Oats provide a pleasantly soft body that wraps around citrus flavors which are continually out front & mix into medium bittering throughout. Again oat malts keep this from drifting into the realm of a West Coast style & allow all aspects to blend. An earthy/cannibus spice like ending completes the balance in a light subtle way.
Crafted nicely
Hudson Valley (NY) Double Pillow Hat 9%
Available
1 Hop (Citra)
A drier citrus aroma to start. A bit higher in carbonation but it seems to add to flavor aspects. Orange notes are pulled out through the body. Light bittering makes its presence at the end of each sip.
No 1 aspect detracts from another, rather all make for a crisp blend a bit different & enjoyable. A quiet 9% kick.
Hazy & tropical fans may want to look elsewhere. All others should check out a well created craft
District96 (NY) Hyper Local 8.5%
Available
2 hops (Sabro & Citra)
A Sabro tropical aroma . Light bittering which remains consistent throughout & mixes with flavor profiles being light coconut, tropical & citrus in no particular order. A soft creamy body creates the base for the above.
Very mellow start to finish. A subtle hint of vanilla was a nice touch to the ending. Balance is well done. Colder was preferred.
A candidate for hazy & tropical camps
Grimm (NY) After Image 8%
Available
Light grapefruit aroma with other fruit side notes. Hold the sip and surprisingly El Dorado jumps into the lead with grape flavors & softens the offering letting orange come to play & simcoe providing light bittering mixing with earthy Mosaic aspects .A soft body and late to the game carbonation round out the craft.
All contributors mix into an enjoyable craft
Lolev (PA) Double Prismatic 8%
In Stock
3 hops (El Dorado,Idaho 7 & Citra)
Light tea, grassy and pineapple aroma just as described. Soft & carbonated with steady light bittering. Fruit aspects take over & are the reflection of aroma and brighten as this warms. All aspects don't really retire or give way as much as weave. Each sip ends on a sweetly tart raspberry note.An interesting blend of hops that gives us a craft a bit different in taste
Finback (NY) HighLow DH 8.4%
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9 hops... Read the can on this one! DHing these hops you'd think creates a tropical bomb but some influences keep the balance. Deep fruit aroma from most of these hops. The same in flavor with a spiced earthy bottom. If you know these hops pay close attention & you can identify almost every contribution. Soft body & light carbonation. All bittering is relegated to the backend. ABV appears there as well. Warmer preferred.
A complex and successful craft
Equilibrium (NY) Element Carbon 8%
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2 hops (Idaho 7 and Citra)
Idaho 7 is an aroma hop whirlpooled here to extract more oils and enhance flavor profiles. Light in nature start to finish. Bittering is noticed but not out front. Flavors of citrus and melon make an appearence and blend into the above. While neither aspect dominate they create a weave and a light spiced ending is icing on the cake.
All aspects are balanced and light enough to be refreshing vs heavy
KC BC 8th Orbit 8%
In Stock
5 hops ( Citra Galaxy Nectaron Nelson and Hallertau Blanc)
Nelson and Hallertau produce a dry wine aroma and contribute later to flavor. A soft body, minimal bittering and medium carbonation. Completely multi fruit flavored from orange peach citrus and the above mentioned grape. The expected dry wine finish never materializes. All hops balance and blend continuously.
Hazy tropical fans, this is a craft that needs your attention. All craft beer lovers as well.