An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a snifter.
A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. Descriptors: Brandied fuitcake, raisiny, citrusy. This beer ages well!
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by PaulCardom from Stittsville, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/21/2009 10:00:49 PM)
"I was so unimpressed with the DFH 120 minute that I hesitated in buying the DFH 60 minute. I was so enamoured with the DFH 60 minute that I had to buy the DFH 90 minute. This is one of my favourite beers. The hoppy aroma and flavour are near perfection!"
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(5)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by slayer02348 from East Lansing, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/12/2009 6:09:33 PM)
"Having now tried the 60, 90 and 120 minute IPAs from dogfish head, I can safely say that this is my favorite. Big hop smell and big hop taste. To me a much better overall beer than the other two."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by fargingbastige6 from Birmingham, AL, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/8/2009 3:27:31 PM)
"This one was more malty than hoppy, but not in a bad or obtrusive way. It still has a really great flavor. I would imagine that this Imperial IPA would appeal to non-hopheads. I thought it was a right tasty brew and may even have another now."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.5 Unit Cost: $3.33 per Pint
[4] Review by Ragnarok from Tacoma, WA, USA who has tried this beer many times. (11/30/2009 11:44:26 PM)
"One of my favorite dogfish head brews. One of the better IPA's IMHO. A pleasure to pour, best under 48 deg. Floral with grapefruit and hopps. Mouthfeel is where this one shines. Hopps are balanced with sweetness, mostly a sweet grapefruit. The balance is sweet - hoppy, with notes of roasted malt. Not as heavy as you would expect for a heavily hopped beer. Almost does not work in execution, but if you are a hophead, this is for you. Finish is warm from the alcohol, yet fresh from the citrus. I am amazed how dogfish brings all this together.Finishes is brisk, yet mellow. Caramel notes are present with the sweet citrus in the finish. Not as heavy with the alcohol, but it lets you know it is there at the end of the finish.
Great Brew!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $3.85 Unit Cost: $5.13 per Pint
[5] Review by jkbpill from Birmingham, AL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/2/2009 7:49:55 AM)
"This beer had a lot to live up to as everyone I had talked to said this was one of the best Imperial IPA's out there. It did not diappoint. It poured a nice clear copper color with a beautiful white head that stuck around. This aroma was hoppy with a nice citrus tone. The most I can say about this beer is that while I like almost any Imperial IPA some have an over powering bitterness this beer had all the hoppiness but not so much on the bitter end. This beer lives up to the hype!!!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2.25 Unit Cost: $3 per Pint
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