DIPA Reviews
By doubling the hops and malts and giving yeast more to feast on the ABV will usually be 7 to 9%
Finback (NY) Same Team IPA 6.5%
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) 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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Hop Butcher (IL) Square in a Circle in a Square IPA 7%e DIPA 8.5%
3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe)
Lightly dry & Fruited aroma that teases the senses as to what's to come. Sip will start semi dry as well with light bittering that will introduce full flavors of peach, pineapple & subtle tropical notes blending through the sip in a soft mouthfeel. Earthy layers of Mosaic prop up the above & balance out the craft.
A nicely balanced & blended craft that enhances flavors from cold to warmer. DIPA & Hazy camps. IPA should try.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Impossible Bottle DIPA 8.5%
4 hops (Peacharine, Citra, NZ Cascade, Riwaka) + Simcoe hyperboost & Simcoe fresh frozen
Full bodied fruit aroma. The soft nature & light carbonation give flavors center stage in every sip. A surrender though takes place to a mild spiced bittering at each sip end. This also sneaks around in every sip reminding you this after all a craft beer not a juice drink keeping you & it honest. Deep multiple flavors a superbly blended & all aspect balance Warmer enhanced flavor
DIPA & Hazy
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Equilibrium (NY) Galaxy Flare DIPA 8.5%
1 hop (Victorian Galaxy)
A thick, lightly dank aroma. A woody bittering not common to Galaxy. Flavors inject itself into the above with citrus & pineapple in a soft body. All elements remain intact & balanced start to finish. No one aspect will overwhelm any other.
A woody fruited offering interesting in its approach. Equilibrium is an acquired taste & well worth an opportunity to find a home in your favorites list.
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Dancing Gnome (PA) Better One or Two DIPA 8%
5 hops (Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Citra. Summit & Enigma0
Citrus fruit aroma & earthy/resinous layered.
Soft body & light carbonation. The earthy notes remains subtle & will prop up mixed flavors of citrus & multiple other fruit notes. Oat malts create yet another sweet layer to the offering creating a rich body in which the craft will reside sip after sip.
Soft, fruit silky, lightly bittered & completely balanced.
All camps will want to try. All temps will work.
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Dancing Gnome (PA) Better One or Two DIPA 8%
3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe)
Mixed aroma of fruit notes. Medium carbonation & a soft body. Earthy bittering is lightly layered & provides a base for a flavor package of citrus & orange with a subtle tropical presence. All blend into each other in perfect harmony through each sip while at the same time shining individually. Balance & blend is just right.
Colder preferred for total fulfillment. Warmer enhanced flavor.
DIPA & Hazy camps primarily.
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Lolev (PA) Lumimis Ultra hopped Ale 8%
Read the can for hops .... As it is quite a menu.
Aroma is Riwaka & Motueka influenced with woody & fruit notes. Pillowy soft body introduces light carbonation & a tapestry of flavors weaving together in each sip. All hops contribute to the party from pineapple to tropical & citrus in a bright array. A hint of grape wafts through & balances the offering ending in light bittered balance.
While this seems "Busy" the craft is grounded in blend & balance & packs a sneaky 8%.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Blue Moss DIPA 7.5%
4 hops (Citra, Simcoe, Nectaron & Quantum Nectaron)
Fruited citrus aroma. Flavors nest in a soft body & light carbonation. Nectaron, orange & subtle peach contribute to the blend. Bittering lays at the bottom of each sip but is an important & main contributor to the offering providing the needed balance to avoid a a total fruit forward craft.. Finishes balanced & ready for the next sip.
Well thought out & nicely done.
DIPA & hazy camps.
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Alternate Ending (NJ) Daddy Issues Hazy DIPA 8%
5 hops (Citra, Galaxy, Motueka, NZ Cascade & Pacific Sunrise)
Pleasant fruited aroma. A light dry start that recedes into light bittering. Flavors lean orange & subtle tropical that blend & weave back & forth throughout each sip. Earthy layers are always present & balance the offering continually. A subtle "tart" note adds interest as well.
A nicely light 8% DIPA deceptive in approach with all aspects vying for attention. Well done start to finish.
IPA & DIPA camps will enjoy.
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Weldwerks (CO) Extra Extra Juicy Bits Hazy DIPA
3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & El Dorado)
Semi dry fruit aroma & nicely carbonated. Initial bittering is lighter due to DDHing. Fruit aspects of all 3 hops are on display with El Dorado seems dominant in this area but allows the flavors of Citra & Mosaic to blend. Bitter & flavor balance is just right. Body keeps all aspects in check from overwhelming any other in a light dry finish.
All camps will enjoy this craft.
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Hop Butcher (IL) Coral Fly DIPA 7.5%
2 hops (Waimea & Peacharine)
Earthy / fruit aroma is a contribution of both hops. Craft starts with a soft body & light carbonation. While light pine bittering is an aspect, it creates more of a layer for flavors to dominate the offering with notes of peach & citrus weaving together through the aforementioned bittering. All aspects remain intact throughout.
Start to finish a well balanced craft that DIPA & Hazy camps will want to try.
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Tired Hands (PA) Found a Scythe DIPA 7.7%
1 hop (Nelson) TDH'd
Nelson's aromatic properties on full display. Offering immediately introduces bitter notes that, by sip2 transition to complete white wine grape flavor in an ultra soft body. Light carbonation allows TDHing & malts to command all aspects of the craft. While bittering will remain a factor a relationship between the 2 contributions become more evident as you go further creating a well rounded DIPA.
All camps could enjoy this offering.
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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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Tired Hands (PA) Grassman DIPA 8.4%
2 hops (Citra, Nelson) & honey
3 sip rule ... Letting sip 1 take effect creates the environment of the craft.
Grape & honey aroma. Enter into nuanced grassy bittering to start. A soft body envelopes each sip with flavors of orange & grape introducing themselves into the offering. Mellowing the offering is honey with subtle sweet notes. Bittering returns at each sip end completing each sip for a well rounded trip through this craft.
IPA, Hazy & DIPA camps will enjoy.
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Mast Landing (NY) Arizona Sun DIPA 8.1%
1 hop (Citra)
Soft fruit aroma. Orange & subtle peach flavors will begin the offering & remain throughout. Bittering is light, layered & just enough to give balance without overpowering the above with an earthy aspect. Soft body & light carbonation let all Citra contributions come to the fore & create a refreshing craft start to finish. Colder was preferred.
IPA, DIPA & Hazy fans will want to check this 1 hop craft out
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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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Tired Hands (PA) Nectarous Feast DIPA 9%
3 Hops ( Vic Secret, Simcoe & Ella) Brewed with honey
Aroma is light floral notes That lead to an ultra smooth oat body & moderate carbonation. Floral notes mix with orange, peach & subtle tropical flavors becoming a bouquet start to finish. Honey wraps around all aspects lightly sweetening the craft further. Bittering is the final act which is light, spiced a bit & just enough for balance only
A well done mix of hops & adjuncts that can appeal to IPA, DIPA & Hazy camps
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Little Log Cabin (PA) Cozy DDH'd DIPA
1 hop (Galaxy)
A predominantly earthy aroma with layered fruit notes. Higher carbonation to begin which recedes a bit as you go. Soft oat body will be a future factor. Bittering is earthy & early & remains consistent but by sip 3 a transformation begins with flavors of pineapple providing this change blending into the craft from here on. Oat malt now bring a subtle sweetness to the offering for even more balance. Warmer enhanced flavor.
A DIPA that will also appeal to IPA camps
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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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3 Floyds (IN) Arctic Panzer Wolf DIPA 9%
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No hop info.
Nice blend of bitter & fruit aroma. While Bitter will be the name of the game initially flavor begins by sip 2 providing blending into notes of orange, tangerine & peach with other citrus notes as well. Resinous piney notes are the agents consistent in each sip but will continuously surrender a percentage of each sip to flavor until balance is accomplished. A sneaky ABV will catch up to you.
A creative DIPA with a strong WC influence.
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Dancing Gnome ((PA) Spy Dolphin DIPA 8.5%
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3 hops (Simcoe, Citra & Idaho 7)
Fruit aroma with earthy notes layered in. Light body & carbonation. An herbal tea bittering is front & back end of each sip. Mid sip provides flavors of orange, peach & berry that blends into the finish. This will remain consistent thereafter. A light spiced ending not usual to these hops but adds to the offering regardless of origin.
Light in all aspects but refreshing at all temps. but colder was more preferred.
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Equilibrium (NY) Can it be all so simple DIPA 8.2%
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2 hops (Mosaic & Galaxy)
3 sip rule ...
Lemon & citrus aroma. A mix of herbal notes Blends into the above in a soft body. Flavor sweetens somewhat & becomes increasingly dominant if you give the offering the 3 sip rule. All aspects are constant throughout.
Warmer enhanced the flavor over time. Another example of blending as this brewer can be a bit more aggressive in their process that creates a signature.
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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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Hop Butcher (IL) Hearthfelt DIPA 8.25%
4 hops (Simcoe, Krush, Ekuanot & Sabro)
Sabro & Ekuanot bring out tropical notes in aroma. A soft body gives all hops the stage for multiple bright flavors of apricot, orange, berry & tropical among others. Simcoe gives this bittering which is minimal but provides needed balance by each sip end.
A great combination of hops nicely crafted to contribute a blended array of aroma & flavors. Hazy & DIPA fans should give this a try. IPA & NEIPA fans as well
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Magnify (NJ) Keep it Mello DIPA 8%
2 Hops (Galaxy & Motueka) along with vanilla, marshmallow & Lactose. 2 of the 3 adjuncts are noted in aroma along with Galaxy.
Soft body & light carbonation. Marshmallow is the 1st flavor aspect recognized followed closely by vanilla & lactose. Galaxy adds a tropical aspect to flavor though it's background only. Bittering keeps this in the realm of a DIPA. Blending does occur as you go but adjuncts control.
Nicely done. If these flavors are what you look for this is for you
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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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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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Finback (NY) Le DIPA DIPA 7.8%
4 hops (Citra, Nelson, Amarillo & Riwaka)
3 sip rule ...
Mixed aroma. Contributions of all hops enter into the craft immediately. Medium bittering & carbonation. A semi soft, semi dry body will be the stage for flavor which Nelson provides 1st with grape followed by orange & citrus. Bittering surrenders to flavor remaining an important layer for balance into each sip end. Blending arrives late but better late than never.
Light in nature & easy to enjoy.
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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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Great Lakes (OH) Space Walker Hazy DIPA 8%
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6 hops (Calypso, Apollo, Idaho 7, Azacca, Zappa & Mosaic Cryo)
Woody & dank fruit aroma drifts out. Medium carbonation & a crisp bodyintroduce flavors that are crisp & lightly dank. Flavors are a blend of multiple contributions that create a weave of tropical aspects with citrus notes. All this is difficult to identify with 6 hops vying for attention. Finishes as it started.
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.
Toppling Goliath (IA) / Boulevard : Citra hop Drop DIPA 8.1%
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3 hops (Citra, Simcoe & Krush)
Aroma is dry & earthy with fruit layers ... Doesn't indicate what's to come.
Soft & lightly carbonated. Bittering is a constant as an agent of balance. Fruit flavors of orange, peach & nectarine promote the offering blending into the aforementioned notes. Krush seems to be the dominant hop in flavor aspects.
Something for everybody in this well done collaboration ... with the exception of our West coast fans.
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.
Dancing Gnome (PA) Infinite Highway DIPA 8%
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3 hops (Galaxy, Citra & Mosaic)
Earthy Mosaic aroma. Medium carbonation. Initial bittering immediately surrenders to flavors of peach, orange & citrus returning to balance out each sip. A soft body keeps all aspects in proper perspective. Mosaic then provides a light earthy finish. Flavors dominate as the offering warm.
WC fans will most likely shy away. All other camps will find this quite appealing.
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.
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.
Half Acre (IL) 8 Billon Genies DIPA 8%
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3 hops (Strata, Mosaic & Citra)
3 sip rule ...
Predominantly woody aroma. Earthy & bittering begin the offering. Flavor is introduced when holding the sip. Patience lets flavors of orange, peach & pineapple come forward & develop as the craft warms blending into the initial beginning. All hops contribute their multiple qualities. A strata spiced ending. Body helps create the sharing of space throughout the sip.
An offering for IPA & DIPA camps
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.
Cape May (NJ) Signal Watch IPA DIPA 7.5%
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4 Hops (Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic & Amarillo)
Light carbonation & body. All aspects are a bit muted to start with flavor coming forward by sip 2 layering on an earthy base & light bittering. This remains consistent. Orange notes continue their push forward & achieve some dominance warmer but what is truly brought out is nice balance.
All hops contribute to the offering with no 1 overwhelming intent making for a complete craft
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Grimm (NY) Hyperfocus Hazy DIPA 8%
1 hop (Citra)
Aroma is a mix of fruit & bitter aspects but is not indicative of the true aspects of the craft. Creamy soft body helps Citra flavors become dominant while always allowing bittering to peek through & provide balance. Each sip is flavor enjoyable. A lightly tart finishes. The entire craft softens a bit warmer. A good example of a 1 hop craft.
Some aspects may turn off a few fans but overall an offering for most everyone due to all the variety in it.
Dewey (DE) A ghost to most DIPA 8%
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3 hops ( Mosaic, Lotus & Alora)
Light fruit aroma initiates flavors wrapped in a soft body & light carbonation. Flavor is the dominant feature in the offering with berry being primary, tropical & citrus propping that up. A thiolized yeast strain releases all the above allowing Alora to promote flavor & blend into Mosaic & Lotus contributions.
Higher ABV than most IPA's. Its hazy, double nature will appeal to multiple camps.
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
Foam (VT) Pavement DIPA 8.2%
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2 hops (Citra & Mosaic)
Fruit aroma followed by nuanced earthy notes. Full bodied & lightly carbonated. Flavor notes of peach, citrus & tropical come forward in a very subtle spiced ending. Each sip brings out more flavor blending relieving the earthy aspects of Mosaic to the task of balance only. Colder mutes the woody nature as well & mellows the offering.
The pairing of these hops has produced quality offerings & her's another example.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.