Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

	Percentile
	100
	overall

Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Denver, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1531	4.02/5.0	4.02/5.0	9.1%	97.9	Snifter, Tulip

Commercial Description:
Hoppier, maltier and with more alcohol than a standard IPA, Hercules Double IPA definitely is not for the faint of heart. Hercules Double IPA is, however, an elixir fit for the gods. A brash but creamy wonder, Hercules pours a deep orange-coppery color, forming substantial lace in the glass. Hercules Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavor from start to finish. A hefty backbone of nutty, toffee-like malt character balances Hercules' aggressive, punchy hop profile. 85 International Bittering Units (IBUs).

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demdeac40 (240), Etowah, North Carolina, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	9/10	5/5	6/10	3/5	15/20

Jul 10, 2009

Pours a beautiful deep orange color with a huge, fluffy off white head. Great looking pour. The nose is sweet citrus and strong pine with definite floral notes lingering around. Then, it gets too big for me. Huge burst of piney hops and big bitterness. Does have enough malt to balance but too much hop for me. Beautifully done beer but not my style.

Ygberg (98), Sweden

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	10/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Jul 9, 2009 Updated: Sep 29, 2009

The aroma is fantastic. It´s very fresh and of citrus, toffe and caramel. The appearance is wonderful with a red colour. The taste is heavy and bitter, fruity and dry. This is a very, very good beer.

soyorganic (217), Denver, Colorado, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Jul 7, 2009

On tap, this is a tasty beer! American barleywine-esque. Dark amber color, sweet candy sugar aroma with citrus hops. Taste, I enjoy thick sweet malt notes with the hop bite. The hops seem subtler than was anticipated, but definitely there. I did not notice the alcohol.

Pipper (230), Ohio, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Jul 7, 2009

Poured from bottle into pint at La Cave du Vin. Hard to judge the color of this since this place is so fucking dark but from the one votive candle I have it looks like a medium amber with minimal 1/4 in. head. Lots of large floating yeasty bits. Belgian candi sugar/malt aroma and not as hoppy as I expected. Taste is the same with dry palate and warming finish.

Geokkjer (256), Kristiansand, Norway

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Jul 7, 2009

A huge double IPA .Lots of floral , citrus and pine hop aroma in the nose.Smells wonderful .Caramel and nutty grain/malt flavor . Nice and bitter finish.Hops everywhere. Really nice one

mspindler (301), Alta Loma, California, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jul 4, 2009

Pours a slightly hazy copper amber color with a small off white head. Aroma is piny and floral with a big caramel sweetness. Flavor is the same, very hoppy but balanced by a lot of malty sweetness. Palate is thick and chewy and it’s neither dry nor cloying.

DJMonarch (6538), Northwich, Cheshire, England

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 3, 2009 Updated: Nov 13, 2009

1. Cask Handpump at the Falling Rock Tap House, Denver 09/10/2007 Hoppy and slightly malty aroma. White head. Fruity and hoppy with a crisp and very bitter lasting finish. 2. On Tap at the Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver 12/10/2007 Thick white head. Hoppy aroma. Amber golden coloured strong in alcohol and hoppy with a bitter and slightly nutty lasting finish. 3. From the Bottle at the GBBF, Earl’s Court 06/08/2009 Big hop aroma. Small white head. Amber coloured strong in alcohol and hoppy with a little dryness and bitterness in a crisp malt finish.

Hopcrazy (27), Washington, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 1, 2009

Darker coppery color than most IPAs. Lighter head with a decent lace. Aroma is citrussy and florally inviting. Taste is the big bang here. Man oh man. A malty sweetness then comes the hops. WOW. Where have you been all my life?

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