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) Halo Bender DIPA 8%
No hop info.
Multiple fruit notes. A semi dry yet soft beginning in a creamy body. Bittering will be the initial sensation & will give way to orange & grape notes mixed into citrus aspects that become the essence of each sip. Dominance of this change remains but does allow for other contributions to blend & layer subtly providing complete balance in the continued soft backbone.
Flows smoothly from start to finish due to the partnership of a well thought out grain/hop bill
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Catamount (VT) Imperial IPA 8.1%
2 hops (Citra, Mosaic)
A deeper aroma indicates this will be full in aspects. Flavor contributions of both hops follow in lockstep with citrus & orange in a full yet semi crisp body, light carbonation & subtle earthy bittering basing the craft. Doubling the hops keeps flavors out front. Blending is well done in that no one aspect ever truly dominates though flavors do bounce as it warms.
All camps may find this in their wheelhouse.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Beer De Jonghe DIPA 7.5%
5 hops (Citra, Mosaic, Peacharine, Mosaic Hyperboost & Limequat Sub Zero Hop Kief)
Light earthy aroma with a subtle lime influence. A light inhale & holding the sip reveals flavors that will dominate the craft. Peach, citrus & orange tickle the senses in a soft body, minimal carbonation & light bittering. While these play a prominent role they never get a surrender from flavors. Limequat waits for each sip end to provide a light tart ending.
DIPA Hazy & NEIPA fans will enjoy.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Your Wish is Granted DIPA 7.5%
2 hops (Citra & Nelson)
Total fruit aroma that both hops contribute to with a nuanced honey like note. Crisper body, medium carbonation & Bittering is "IPA" like. Citrus & white wine grape notes filter into the sip & will become the focus. The mystery note also appears & seems to end each sip. All contributions blend warmer.
Reminiscent of an IPA initially & colder.
A different DIPA in all aspects that may interest various camps
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Lolev (PA) Arcole II Ultra hopped Ale 8%
( NZ Cascade, Nelson, Southern Cross) With NZ Cascade & Riwaka sub zero Kief
3 sip rule
Aroma is a blend of all hops with no one dominating presence. Medium carbonation & soft body helps the grain bill create abase of sensed light toffee in medium bittering. Citrus, tropical & grape notes are in a constant blend with if any tropical peeking over the top.
An aggressive craft in all aspects but they play well together
IPA, DIPA camps primary
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KC BC (NY) Zed Lupulin DIPA 8.5%
( Simcoe, Mosaic Citra)
Fruit aroma begins this with a semi dry lightly citrus tart send off in medium carbonation & light soft body. Citrus & orange blend into medium bittering & remain continuous partners thereafter in every sip. Flavors remain at the forefront by a nose with balance just where it needs to be.
With all the above considered, this DIPA could live in the orbit of a NEIPA or hazy craft as well making it a multiple camp offering.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Wander Tone DIPA 8%
4 ( Simcoe, Mosaic, Motueka, Krush) Mosaic Hyperboost, Motueka hop oil. & Waimea Sub zero kief
Deep tropical aroma. Multiple flavor notes are from the 1st sip in a full body & minimal carbonation which pushes a bouquet of citrus & tropical flavors. Hop oils & Kief enhance the above. Bittering is medium throughout with earthy undertones that keep the craft honest.
Flavors will dominate at all temps.
DIPA & Hazy fans primarily
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Bissell Bros (ME) Swish DIPA 8%
3 hops (Citra Mosaic & Simcoe)
Fruited & lightly earthy aroma. This will translate to flavors of orange & citrus in light bittering. While it's thought all bills are "doubled"
it's more about percentage increases in the above to provide enhanced flavors & ABV.
Body is soft & carbonation light.
Complete from start to finish with all hops proving their various contributions in a trifecta of flavor & balanced layers. Colder much preferred.
All camps will enjoy this craft.
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Foam (VT) Built to Spill DIPA 8%
2 hops (Citra & Galaxy)
A neutral light aroma mixed. The soft body & medium carbonation Introduces flavors of orange tangerine & pineapple. This combination dominates the offering in restrained bittering consistent in every sip start to finish. Lightly tart beginning fades further in & flavors brighten a bit warmer though colder was preferred for full aspect enjoyment.
IPA DIPA NEIPA & Hazy camps in focus for this one
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Lolev (PA) Issa II Ultra hopped DIPA 8.4%
4 hops (Freestyle Motueka, Nelson & Rakua Sub zero Kief) Using tropical fusion
Subtle herbal notes in tropical fruit aroma. Flavors instill themselves holding each sip. While bittering is evident all hop flavor contributors & using tropical fusion dominate the craft in grape & multiple tropical notes. Propping up this body are light herbal & woody aspects in each sip start to finish in minimal carbonation.
A creative weave between the 2 aspects but flavors win. cold preferred
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Equilibrium (NY) Neoblast DIPA 8.5%
4 hops (Idaho 7 Sabro Sultana & Citra)
Fruit aroma sets up the craft. A soft semi dry body & light carbonation. Flavors are an equal partner in the offering with the grain bill. Multiple notes are subtle in identity but visible & mix well in medium bittering throughout each sip. A spiced ending completes the menu.
An interesting lightly "dirty" craft in a flavor surround with all aspects contributing to the outcome.
IPA DIPA & NEIPA camps
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Lolev (PA) Ocelot DIPA 8.4%
4 hops (Riwaka Waimea NZ Cascade & Nelson) Cascade hop kief & Wai-iti cold pressed hop juice
Woody aroma & fruit notes. Continuing in we find the same aspects in the same order. A full body & light carbonation. Combining hop kief & cold pressed hop juice creates enhanced flavors mainly tropical as is the essence of the hops used. Woody bittering surrounds the above minimally & balances each sip.
A bit of complexity here but a craft that will appeal to IPA DIPA & Hazy camps.
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Burlington (VT) Grove Wizard DIPA 8%
Brewed with tangerine & orange puree.
Rine like aroma which will follow in taste for a bit. A soft body & minimal bittering keeps the offering in check allowing for flavors to exert some dominance starting at each sip end. from here on tangerine & orange soften the craft & weave into each sip with the beginning aspects becoming balance.
Zesty in a full body & preferred as cold as possible.
DIPA NEIPA & Hazy camps
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Equilibrium (NY) Savages & Savants DIPA 8.5%
3 hops (Citra, Strata & Galaxy)
3 sip rule ...
Tropical & herbal aroma. A light tart beginning. Melon, citrus & tropical flavors are always present in medium bittering but never gain true dominance & separation from the grain bill. That being said, the soft backbone blends all aspects into an agreed partnership with a spiced ending tease. The proprietary grain bill is not as prominent in this offering which does allow hops to promote more flavor.
DIPA IPA & a nod to Hazy camps.
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South County (PA) XV DIPA 8%
1 hop (Mosaic)
Earthy aroma with a layered fruit base. A light tart beginning. While a bit white wine dry this recedes into a woody / pine bittering layer. Tropical & citrus flavors blend into the above & all aspects remain consistent & equal partners in the offering at any temp. A soft body & light carbonation allow for hop contributions to propel the offering into a nicely rounded balanced craft.
IPA, DIPA NEIPA camps
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Burley Oak (MD) 100 TDH DIPA 8.5%
1 hop (Mosaic)
An earthy & "sensed" fruit aroma. The offering immediately goes "soft" when a minimal sip is taken. This could be recommended for more than 1 reason if repeated. Once observed, you can return to a normal pattern & enjoy this hops contributions those being earthy/herbal notes & a tapestry of multiple fruit flavors from citrus & tropical to blueberry & pineapple balanced from start to finish. Either way lets you enjoy a well done craft
Hazy DIPA IPA & NEIPA camps
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Grimm (NY) Magical Realism Hazy DIPA 8%
3 hops (Nelson, Galaxy & Citra)
Light earthy aroma & bittered beginning that by sip3 invite all hops into the offering to introduce their flavor contributions of grape, orange, pineapple & subtle tropical notes. This becomes, in that order, the dominating presence in each mid sip from here on. A soft body & minimal carbonation help flavors blend & balance all aspects into a nicely crafted DIPA that would welcome almost all camps.
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Industrial Arts (NY) Torque Hazy DIPA 8.2%
3 hops (Simcoe Cryo, Mosaic & Citra)
Aroma is a blend of fruit & resinous notes in that order.
Flavors follow the same pattern with citrus forward notes of orange among others. Bittering arrives at each end sip. Letting flavors rule in a soft body & lighter carbonation. Bittering does become more of a factor later as a continuous influence mixing into the offering but flavor always shine in dominance.
DIPA & Hazy camps more so but IPA fans could give this a nod as well
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Offshoot (CA) Relax Hazy DIPA 8%
4 hops (Citra, Amarillo, Centennial & Simcoe)
Immediate distinct fruit aroma. Ultra soft body & light carbonation. In a nice tart base, orange, citrus & tropical notes pop in a light Centennial bittering layer & will not be denied center stage. London III yeast enhance this profile with esters providing more flavor notes. Each sip begins where the previous ends, bright & full of flavor.
Colder was much preferred.
For DIPA, Hazy & NEIPA this is a must try. IPA fans get a nod.
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Lolev (PA) Eagle Ultra hopped DIPA 8.7%
5 hops (Freestyle Waimea, Cascade, Kohia Nelson , Super Sauvin & Nelson Bliss)
Multiple mixed fruit aromas. A soft body embraces an initial note of woody layers that remain present. Mixing into this are flavors of orange & white grape that immediately brighten the craft as you go. A blending occurs & transforms the offering from separate aspects to a complete, well rounded craft with a semi dry ending. Flavor will dominate making this a craft for IPA, DIPA & Hazy camps
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Vitamin Sea (MA) Double Summer DIPA 8.2%
2 hops (Citra & Cascade)
A soft nuanced mixed aroma. Soft velvet body & earthy base starts the offering. Inside each sip is medium carbonation & flavor contributions of the 2 hops with notes of orange, nectarine & peach blending into a bright flavor weave. Tropical notes can be sensed as well. A mild herbal ending keeps the sip interesting.
DIPA & Hazy camps with a nod to IPA fans as well.
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Lolev (PA) Capax III Ultra hopped Ale DIPA 8%
4 hops (Waimea, Nelson, Nelson Kief & Liquid Citra)
Aroma is a deep herbal essence surrounded by flavor notes. full rich body in medium carbonation allows flavors to float above this base. As you venture in white grape & orange notes greet the mid sip. By utilizing Kief & liquid hops flavors brighten not having to share the craft with vegetal matter. Herbal notes are always present for balance & blend. A light tart end
A complex variety that will make this craft distinctive.
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Equilibrium / Great Notion (NY) Juice = Juice DIPA 8.5%
3 hops (Citra. Idaho 7 & Galaxy)
Signature aroma & fruit notes begin in an instant blend of flavor & bittering with both vying for dominance. Flavor will eventually gain control with citrus & tropical notes surrounding a woody lightly dry ending. A subtle Galaxy aspect weaves into flavor further in enhancing flavor.
This collaboration is nicely blended & yet still retains the Equilibrium grain signature that is unique & an acquired taste to some.
DIPA & Hazy camps
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Grimm (NY) Light Year Hazy DIPA 8%
4 hops ( Galaxy, Mosaic, Columbus & Citra)
Earthy citrus aroma. A soft, pillowy body introduces an immediate blending of all aspects. In an earthy base orange, pineapple & subtle tropical notes float in light carbonation keeping the body responsible for the offerings balance. Flavors will remain dominant with no one hop taking control of the craft.
Colder provided full display of aspects.
A well done mix of hops that most camps will want to try.
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Half Acre (IL) Evergreen WC DIPA 8%
3 hops (Simcoe, Centennial & Mosaic)
Light fruit aroma. Neutral bittering start to finish in an orange flavor aspect that will blend into the WC hop style mix in a DIPA body & medium carbonation. In this offering bittering is more for balance as a light sweet malt note mid sip injects a new dynamic inviting the possibility of a new fan base for this genre.
Offering continues to soften further even while maintaining is WC roots.
All camps will find something in this craft to enjoy
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Phase Three (IL) Cross Pollination DDH Hazy DIPA 8%
(Citra, Honey & OJ)
Orange blossom aroma. Flavors follow suit beginning tart & backing off letting flavor, a soft body & light carbonation blend & balance. Honey bonds all together & holding the sip enhances the sense of blossoms. DDHing plays its part in raising all flavor contributions in the offering to a refreshing level. Aspects enhanced warmer but cold was as good.
An interesting combination of actors creating a craft with a twist that will appeals to almost all camps.
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Grimm (NY) Lambo Door DIPA 8%
3 hops ( El Dorado, Citra & Simcoe)
Clean multi fruit aroma in medium carbonation & a soft body. Earthy layers & a mango nuanced base let peach & pineapple notes lead the way. Tropical notes invite more interest as you go further into a smooth, blended & balanced craft start to finish. Each sip of this signature craft becomes fuller in all aspects. Colder creates the right environment to enjoy every aspect.
DIPA & Hazy fans & perhaps IPA as well.
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Grimm (NY) Signal to Noise DIPA 8%
2 hops (Simcoe & Citra) A soft tropical aroma mixed with citrus notes. Medium carbonation finds itself in a light tart soft body. Bittering will initiate the beginning of each sip & finish it as well. Flavors are found mid sip where you find citrus & subtle tropical notes. Balance & blending are nicely done in this craft. Flavors are enhanced warmer.
IPA & DIPA camps. Hazy fans may enjoy this warmer as well
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Heavy Seas (MD) Lost Navigator Hazy Imperial IPA 9.5%
3 Hops ( Citra, Sabro & Mosaic)
All hops contribute to an earthy tropical, somewhat dank aroma. The soft body & light carbonation Allow flavors to follow the aroma . A mix of orange & tropical weave together in light bittering becoming one as you progress. ABV is with you all the way through this full bodied & rich craft. Flavor will be enhanced as it warms into another creative craft by this brewer.
More than 1 may produce the need for a new navigator ...
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Collective Arts (ON) Ruby Striker DIPA w/Grapefruit 8%
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No hop info.
A bold citrus aroma. Flavor of red sweet grapefruit shine in a soft & lightly carbonated body. Orange & other citrus notes work into the offering blending into a nice light tart finish. Bittering, regardless of origin, is well done achieving just the right balance.
Flavors are bold & bright, bittering is layered throughout creating a DIPA that this camp & hazy fans can enjoy. A try by all camps would be recommended.
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Frost (VT) Lush DIPA 8%
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No hop info.
Total fruit aroma. Light bittering is noted at the start of the offering. Flavors of peach, apricot, orange & tropical come to dominate the craft. Bittering is medium & constant but as noted will be more for balance only as it recedes when flavors approach a juicier & pungent stage. Body is soft letting all the above rule the craft. Same with carbonation.
A smooth DIPA for almost any camp.
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Drekker (ND) Ectogasm DIPA 7%
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2 hops (Mosaic & Citra)
A grapefruit & earthy aroma.
Soft body & medium citrus bittering will introduce flavors of grapefruit initially allowing orange notes to wander in by mid sip. Each are distinct but do come together at sip end. These as well then blend into an earthy Mosaic base for good balance.
A flavorful craft that retains the aspects looked for in this style. A bit colder would be preferred
IPA Camps with a positive nod to other fans.
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Foam (VT) Think I'm in love DIPA 8%
1 hop (Mosaic)
Nicely fruited aroma. Flavors jump right into the sip with citrus & tropical notes. Bittering joins in by mid sip weaving into the above with earthy, grassy notes in a soft yet lightly crisp body & light carbonation.
This is a simple craft that's clean, well balanced & blended. Very easy to enjoy. Who could ask for more.
IPA, DIPA & Hazy camps need to try. WC Fans - we will have something for you soon.
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Nepanthe (MD) New Trail (PA) Verdant Shriek DIPA 8.3%
3 hops (Riwaka, Vic Secret & Motueka)
Herbal / earthy dominates the aroma. The same holds true entering into the offering with light bittering & earthy layers in a full body. Flavors of citrus, orange & tropical follow shortly & when the sip is held soften with a subtle floral note. Carbonation is light allowing the hops to provide multiple flavors & various levels of herbal accents blending into each sip.
Fans of this multiple layering will want to try. Hazy may look elsewhere
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Equilibrium (NY) Fluctuation DIPA 8.1%
1 hop (Citra)
3 sip rule ...
Aroma is more earthy than fruited. A light tart beginning with lemon notes mixing into a resinous base that waits for flavors to join .. which occurs on cue by ... sip 3. A sweet lemon is again noticeable with notes of orange & tropical. Body & carbonation are light letting Citra contributions shine. Earthy layers peek into each sip as a platform of balance.
Warmer was much preferred to experience all aspects.
Leans more towards IPA & DIPA camps .
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Grimm (NY) Escape Hatch Hazy DIPA 8%
4 hops (Nelson, Citra, Nectaron & Mosaic)
Earthy aroma. Immediate flavors blend into the above Mosaic layers. Flavors of grape, orange, nectarine & citrus are noted in an equal partnership by each sip end. While flavor notes seem "light" throughout a soft body props up the entire craft & all aspects keeping it lively & balanced. Carbonation was never a factor.
A good example of this style that appropriate camps will find enjoyable.
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Finback (NY) Side Eye DIPA 8.4%
5 hops (Mosaic ,Lorien, Enigma, HS13459 & Anchovy)
Earthy herbal aroma. A soft body & light carbonation keep those aspects out front. Flavors become a factor soon after with orange, berry & citrus notes which become contributors if not somewhat dominant going forward. Lightly dry throughout but this never detracts from the craft as opposed to creating even more balance.
A complex blend of hops but very well crafted. IPA & DIPA camps will enjoy this. All others should try as well
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Finback (NY) Double Something Citra DIPA 8.2%
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1 hop (Citra)
Complete fruit aroma. Soft everything start to finish in every sip. Light bittering keeps a balance with fresh orange flavor in a pillowed body & light carbonation. Lightly tart throughout that as well balances the environment of the offering.
Nicely done & will appeal to multiple camps.
Weldwerks (CO) / Pinthouse (TX) Juicy Fish Hazy DIPA 8.6%
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3 hops (Citra, Lotus & Azacca)
Lightly earthy aroma joined by fruit notes. Light carbonation & a soft body start this off. Bittering is a layer giving center stage to flavor profiles which are multiple from pineapple to apricot & tropical. The earthy nuance becomes the balancing note reserved for each sip end completing a full well rounded DIPA for dual camps.
HHB (CT) Everybody wants Some DIPA 8%
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1 hop (Nelson)
Muted white wine aroma helps dog into the offering finding a blend of grape flavor & dry wine aspects mixing to create a pure Nelson DIPA. A tart essence start to finish though as the craft warms it begins to mellow& transforms the offering more towards flavor as opposed to the dry experienced earlier. Body takes over at this point guiding you to a more flavor filled ending.
A chance e to find out what Nelson can do on its own.
Industrial Arts (NY) Equilibrium (NY) Angular Acceleration DIPA 8%
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3 hops ( Mosaic, Simcoe & Comet)
mixed notes in aroma . Flavors take over every mid sip with orange, tangerine & citrus that then dominates bittering which begins to layer. Body is a soft wrapping for the offering in light carbonation.. Earthy / grassy notes are a mix of all hops as is the flavor.
A complete portrait of all hops, nicely blended & balanced is on display in this craft. A very enjoyable collaboration which is to be tried.
Equilibrium (NY) Lucid Dream Wave DIPA 8.2%
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4 hops (Citra, Galaxy, Amarillo & El Dorado)
A soft pungent mixed aroma. Amarillo, while not dominant, is prevalent in aspects of herbal & bittering to flavor contributions. From here pineapple, peach & citrus come forward as you go. A lightly dry soft body balances all the above. Aspects are layered & make individual appearances in each sip. Warmer enhanced flavors.
Tropical fans may shy away but all camps should try this one.
Grimm (NY ) Lambo Doors Hazy DIPA 8%
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3 hops (El Dorado, Simcoe, & Citra)
Aroma is fruit subtle & earthy. Nicely carbonated with medium Simcoe bittering. El Dorado pineapple initially dominates flavor with notes of Citra orange that sneak into the sip. An earthy aspect remains under the radar but is a noticeable contributor creating a 3rd layer of interest in the offering. Flavors dominate throughout but no aspect overpowers another & remains balanced.
Another quality craft from Grimm.
Drekker (ND) Goon Platoon 8%
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.
Finback (NY) Whale Watching DDH DIPA 8.4%
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5 hops (Citra, Idaho 7, Strata, Mosaic & Nelson)
Fruited aroma with earthy layers. Medium bittering & carbonation begin & give way to multiple flavor contributions of orange, grape & citrus that float over earthy/pine layers blending throughout & completely balancing each sip. flavor always comes forward in a soft body which supports the entire craft. A spiced ending is nicely done. All hops contribute in this craft in an orderly fashion. Well done
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) After Image 8% DIPA
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
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.
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.