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| Used with permission Dogfish Head Brewery |
Overview: Dogfish's "session IPA" boasts 60 hop additions over 60 minutes and is the most tame of their three IPA brews - junior kid to the 90- and 120-minute versions.
Aroma: All hops. Some sweet citrus hop flavors fronted by fresh grapefruit notes. Hints of greenery with an undertone of lemon punching through the grapefruit. Slight candy sweetness underneath the hops (I only find this once my nose starts to get fatigued). Some possible fresh cut grass.
Appearance: Rich gold color with a giant foamy white head potentially requiring a staged pour. Some light hints of orange in the color, but primarily a deep, rich gold, reminiscent of a Scotch whisky. Crystal clear.
Flavor: Hit with a quick malt that instantly disappears into typical hop bitterness. Grapefruit lighter in the flavor that in the nose but still present. Bitterness lingers well past the finish to hang on to the sides of the tongue. There is a slight undertone of malty sweetness, perfect for balancing the IPA without detracting from the dominant hoppiness.
Overall Impression: The brewery describes this as their "session IPA," and while I am not sure I could consume six or eight of these without being worse for wear from the alcohol, I definitely agree that this is an easily drinkable "party IPA" that will not knock you down halfway through the first one. Overall quite enjoyable and with a good hop profile which does not overwhelm with a particular grapefruit or other flavor but still maintains the excellent blend of bitter flavors. While this beer primarily makes me want to go find the 90- and 120- minute versions for a try, it also has staying power on its own as something to keep around as a "go-to" for IPA flavor without an immediate punch in the skull.
Vitals:
Style American IPA
Price $8.99/six-pack
Found In Regional Liquor Store
Alcohol Content 6.0% by volume
Availability Year-round
Bitterness 60 IBU
Rating: 95
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