DIPA Reviews
By doubling the hops and malts and giving yeast more to feast on the ABV will usually be 7 to 9%
Toppling Goliath (IA) DDH King Sue DIPA 8.2%
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1 hop (Citra)
3 sip rule ...
Earthy & lightly bitter aroma. Medium carbonation. Earthy nature to bittering in the offering recedes mid sip giving way to orange flavor notes in a textured juice like body. Offering mellows in a back & forth dual of aspects throughout each sip keeping a nice balance. A spice note is detected at each sip end. Flavor is enhanced a bit warmer but all temps are good.
A deep DIPA in body & hop contributions
Tired Hands (PA) Oblivex DIPA 9.2%
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2 hops (Citra & Amarillo)
Deep fruit aroma of peach, orange & nectarine. Bittering is immediate but backs off giving way to flavors in a light tart wrapping. Bittering returns in a balanced blending. Oats keep the backbone soft giving a 3 layered craft of bittering, flavor& blend ending in a deep rooted sip creating a quality craft. Offering mellows warmer but all temps are enjoyable.
Finback (NY) Grain Finished 8.8%
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3 hops (Citra, Waimea & Azzaca) DDH'd
Woody fruit aroma mix. Digging in the DDHing releases flavors of orange & peach with bittering left to a balancing aspect. Flavors are always dominant in this offering with a full body & light carbonation keeping it honest.
Colder was preferred. This craft will appeal to multiple camps.
Nicely done.
KC BC (NY) A Cluckwork Orange DDH'd DIPA with orange zest 8%
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4 hops (Citra, Strata, Eclipse & Simcoe)
Zesty clean orange aroma. Fresh orange flavor opens the craft with medium carbonation & an interesting combo of crisp & soft backbone in each sip. This remains going forward & mixes into hop contributions that provide more flavor to the offering. Bittering is a minimal actor giving balance only. Each sip ends with a muted Strata spiced note.
The body keeps this refreshing and clean.
Imprint (PA) Skeletonized DIPA DDH 7.5%
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3 hops ( Mosaic, Ella & 09326)
Somewhat dank tropical aroma. Initial resinous bittering into the base. Tropical flavors then begin to flow thru the above & mix into Mosaic citrus contributions. While bittering remains a constant a nuanced spice aspects infiltrates each sip providing an interesting end. Flavor aspects mainly tropical seem the dominant feature.
Nicely balanced multiple aspects. 7.5% ABV is noted but seems stronger.
East Branch (PA) Undertow DDH DIPA 7.7%
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2 hops (Citra & EL Dorado)
Dank fruit aroma. Bittering starts the offering but backs off a bit giving the flavor aspects a chance to come forward in a lightly crisp body with medium carbonation. All contributions from here become equal partners.
Looks West Coast & in some aspects feels the same but it does remain in the realm of a DIPA.
Lolev (PA) Double Lupula DIPA 8.4%
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3 hops ( Motueka, Moutere & Riwaka)
3 sip rule ...
Woody aroma predominately but you sense nuances of fruit to come.
Soft body & light carbonation. Tropical flavors mix with the woody/herbal bittering that while remaining throughout is always muted somewhat & relegated to a background aspect. Balance is still achieved with flavor nicely.
A well done mix of hops that are primarily Alpha in contribution but gives flavor the stage.
Abomination (PA) Wandering into the fog Freedom 8%
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4 hops ( Simcoe. Citra, Mosaic & Krush) 3 sip rule ...
Herbal, woody aroma with light fruit notes. Soft body & carbonation prop up incoming flavors profiling orange, tropical, & peach all layered into medium bittering. The offering mellows more towards flavor as it warms. Woody notes return at each sip ending giving you an interesting nuance.
Not as mellow as some previous offerings but definitely a member of the "Fog" family
Abomination (PA) Wandering into the fog TDH Citra 8.6%
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Fruit aroma with bittering backround. This forwards into the body which provides an envelope for blending & balance. Orange is always the dominant feature but cedes sip time to Citra bittering qualities that help create this offering & bring it to a quality ending at any temp.
Bittering may be a bit more than a hazy fan may look for but an Abomination is always worth a try.
Hop Butcher (IL) Bughouse Square DIPA 7.5%
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4 hops (Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe & Nelson)
A light tart aroma. Flavor is introduced in light carbonation, soft body & mild bittering. Citrus & grape are the dominant flavors with Nelson grape a bit more noticeable but waits patiently for its turn to shine. A mild bittering ending.
All aspects float together, taking turns to shine then blend back into the offering.
Weldwerks/Toppling Goliath Dino Bits DIPA 8.2%
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3 hops (Citra, Belma, & Motueka)
Flavors of orange, tangerine, pineapple & peach match aroma & are wrapped in medium carbonation & a soft body & Light bittering. Orange is the subtle dominant flavor but the mix is just right to please the mouthfeel. All aspects remain intact throughout the offering. Woody/herbal notes drift around flavor & add to balance at each sip end.
A nostalgic trip back to the days of Orange Crush with an 8.2% kick
Hop Butcher (IL) Bride of Pierogi DIPA 7.5%
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4 hops (Simcoe Citra, Krush & Simcoe Hyperboost)
Enhanced pleasant fruit aroma. While bittering is initially present & seems it will be the dominant aspect it recedes & gives flavors of orange, peach & other citrus notes a chance to shine
starting mid sip in a soft body. Balance between the 2 is in the fact they are woven together thoroughly. An interesting soft grain note is an end contributor. A nicely done offering for hazy & DIPA camps.
District 96 (NY) Magic Formula DIPA 8.5%
New
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A neutral aroma nuanced lightly in fruit notes. Light carbonation & a nicely soft body. Bittering is layered mostly to each end sip. Flavors of orange, peach & pineapple are intermixed . An earthy note is thrown in creating balance. A more herbal/fruit craft than what they've created previous but nicely done.
Blue Jacket (DC) Zero Hour Hazy DIPA 8%
New
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2 hops (Riwaka & Nelson)
Pleasing grape aroma tickles the senses & gets you ready for what's to come. Holding the sip furthers enhances both taste & smell. Medium carbonation & a soft body wraps around the above. Riwaka keeps the offering honest with woody light bittering & leaves each sip end with a subtle spiced note on the tip of the tongue.
Not to heavy, not to light making this a nicely done pairing of hops all camps will enjoy.
Adroit Theory (VA) Death of a Civilization in Slow Motion Hazy DIPA 8.5%
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4 hops ( Zappa, Citra, El Dorado, Azacca) DDH'd (Contains Lactose)
Sweet lactose beginning that mixes a soft body & multiple fruit notes of tangerine & orange with minimal bittering. Dominance of the above takes over as the beginning blends. Lightly tart. Hazy fans will gravitate to this. The 8.5% ABV is a bonus.
Adroit is a creative & different type of brewer that according to anyone who has visited them needs to be a destination on your list.
KC BC (NY) Extremely Dangerous Precedent DIPA 8%
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4 hops (Citra, Galaxy, Motueka & Centennial) DDH'd
Deep fruit aroma. Begins soft in body & carbonation. Bittering, while medium in nature due to dry hopping sticks around but does give way to orange & pineapple flavors with a nuance mix of light fruit aspects. An equal balance of hop contributions in regard to the above. Warmer enhanced flavors.
A DIPA even hazy fans may want to try.
Grimm (NY) Cloudbusting #13 Hazy DIPA 8%
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4 hops (Superdelic, Nelson , Riwaka & Nectaron)
Fruit neutral aroma, lightly herbal. Immediate soft entry with light carbonation. Grape notes lead you in. Superdelic contributions plus up the flavor even further with sweet candy & tropical fruit flavor. Nectaron provides a citrus balance & Riwaka layers the above with a light bittering aspect. Flavor though dominates in the soft body. Balance is well done. Hazy fans will find this most enjoyable.
Elder Pine (MD) In Sunshine & in Shadow DIPA 8%
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Limited Offering
2 hops (El Dorado & Mosaic)
Aroma combines both hops with earthy & fruit aroma. Light carbonation. Contributions blend immediately remaining together start to finish. The end of each sip gives Mosaic influences a chance to override early aspects until the body provides a last sweet pop of flavor
Frost (VT) Puca Dog DIPA 8%
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2 hops (Sabro & Zamba)
Nuance tropical aroma. Body is soft & drifts through light carbonation & subtle grassy notes. Tropical is primary in flavor with orange notes. Bright in nature while every aspect pairs well & a candy nuanced ending reinforces the offering. Bittering is relegated to the end. All aspects end in a light finish.
Frost kept this very light in nature giving it a summertime feel & may compel you to throw some hot dogs on the grill
District 96 (NY) Supermajority DIPA 8.5%
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No hop info
Lightly herbal aroma Fruit drifts through this. Lighter carbonation. More citrus than soft in flavor with woody undertones. Orange seems proprietary for flavor though bittering is the dominant feature in the offering. Flavor does appear if patience is observed & you wait for the offering to warm
A good example of a NEIPA with a bottom twist.
Grimm (NY) Gravity of Chill DIPA 9.2%
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3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Columbus)
Solid fruit aroma that expands right into flavor that Citra always provides in the way of orange. Columbus' bittering contributions are minmal but identifiable but an extra flavor boost is also contributed helping keep the offering in that realm. Backbone % carbonation are nicely layered. A light spice Strata ending finishes each sip. DIPA fans will enjoy as well as possibly the hazy camp.
Benchtop (VA) Why the Gong Face DIPA 8%
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2 hops ( Mosaic & Galaxy)
Aroma is earthy dominant. Medium to high carbonation. A slighht oat note in flavor mid sip provides a soft & interesting aspect wrapped in a crispier backbone. Bittering is light to medium throughout & fades into what remains a somewhat tart citrus flavor softening a bit as the offering warms. All the above continually blends with the aforementioned oat nuances.
Mikerphone IL) Hey Ya DDH DIPA 8%
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2 hops ( Motueka & Galaxy)
Fruited pineapple aroma. Flavor & bittering jump & compete for dominance with flavor remaining out front. Bittering remains consistent but DDHing Keeps Motueka earthy woody aspects in check with medium carbonation. Soft body keeps balance.
As always DDH promotes flavor but balance is just right start to finish. More than worth a try if you haven't had a craft from this brewer.
Finback (NY) Hercules (Mexico) World Famous 8%
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4 hops (Mosaic, Zamba, Nectaron & Talus Cryo)
Bubble gum, berry aroma. Bittering & carbonation is immediate & flavors of berry, orange, tropical & citrus peek through as it warms. Mosaic ends each sip with earthy notes. Hold the sip for enhanced flavor & blending. A nice blend of bitter 7 flavor & All temps bring out different aspects & makes this an interesting offering. Tropical fans may pass due to a bit more bittering but .... should you?
Adroit Theory (VA) Operation Warfare Hazy DIPA 8.5%
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4 hops (Mosaic, Galaxy, Rakau & Sabro) Contains Lactose
Soft herbal fruit aroma. Fruit flavors are the beginning & are surrounded by a lactose soft body mixing into pineapple, orange and light tropical ending lightly lactose sweet. Medium carbonation & bittering with herbal & spiced notes blending into the backbone.
Flavor is dominant but all hops work in harmony & complete balance is achieved with a nice 8.5% ABV kick.
Half Acre (IL) Daisy Cutter Nebula DIPA 8%
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3 Hops (Galaxy, Krush & HBC 1019)
Intense fruit aroma & noticeable ABV presence. Soft flavors are immediate & multiple in pineapple, citrus & notes of tropical. Body is the envelope keeping light bitteringin check as the balancing aspect throughout becoming again identifiable at each end sip. Light dry finish. Warmer provides a bit more enjoyment.
Foam (VT) Experimental Jetset DIPA 9.2%
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Full earthy, citrus aroma. Herbal notes & light bittering begin this offering giving way to flavors anchored by peach & orange with a subtle resinous layer providing a base for the above. Flavors remain dominant thereafter with the craft continuously pungent & lightly carbonated. All aspects balance as the offering warms.
District 96 (NY) Lost in Space DIPA 8.5%
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Fruited aroma of berry, citrus & earthy that flavors mirror exactly in a perfect blend with bittering & any nuanced spice & pine aspects relegated to each sip end. Body is velvet soft creating a cocoon for flavors .
All aspects are balanced & identifiable regardless of no hop info.
Count on this brewer to bring you crafts anyone can enjoy.
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%
New
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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%
In stock
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%
In stock
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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%
In stock
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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%
In stock
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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%
In Stock
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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%
In Stock
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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%
In Stock
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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%
In Stock
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%
In Stock
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%)
In stock
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%
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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.