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Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA - Imperial/Double IPA

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100
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Brewed by Great Divide Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA

Denver, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
15204.02/5.04.02/5.09.1%97.8Snifter, Tulip
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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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 keepersj12 (774), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/517/20
May 22, 2009  
Top of the heap. Great aroma of pine, citrus as you open the bottle. Pours a dark copper like a 75 Firebird I had once. Taste is very sharp and clean. Leaves you wanting more. Way to easy to drink.


SAVertigo (15), Shillington, Pennsylvania, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/104/517/20
May 21, 2009  
Amazing DIPA. Had it on tap at Canal Street Pub. Came serviced in a chalice. Smelled of grapefruit and other IPA goodness. The smell was intoxicating. It reminded me of a fresh Hopslam/90 Minute. Grapefruit was definitely the predominat smell here. The color was a beautiful amber color. Taste "Holy Hops" is baout all I could say. This DIPA is the perfect IPA for me. Perfect amount of hoppiness verus flavor. The hop level actaully reminded me of Ruination, in that the hops actually HURT my teeth, but in a good way. This is the BEST DIPA I’ve ever had, living on the East Coast. Recommended.


stephenbush (17), Austin, Texas, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/518/20
May 19, 2009  
resin, citrus, alcohol, orange, hazy, frothy, tan foam, light sweetness, very bitter, medium sourness, medium body, creamy, average carbonation, bitter, long finish


 adavis234 (133), Columbia, South Carolina, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/104/517/20
May 19, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a deep, beautiful orange-copper with a lacy, off-white head. Incredible aroma of floral hops with notes of citrus and an earthy, malty background. Less hop taste than I expected, but still a solid dose along with some heavy malt flavor and hints of smoky wood. Strong alcohol finish. A very good IPA, if less hoppy than expected.


Hophead1977 (10), , Connecticut, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
May 17, 2009  
Great IPA. Found two four packs sitting on the back of a shelf at my local packy, and bought them both, since I like the Titan IPA from these guys. Aroma is great, and it pours a nice dark copper color with about a finger width of head. Taste is awesome, very hoppy, with a great start and finish. Nose is much like the taste. I will buy more of these if I can find them.


 gyllenbock (238), Stockholm, Sweden
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
May 17, 2009  
One of my all-time favorites. Very nice smell, lots of hops. Very tasty with lots of hops and a heavy grapefruit flavor. Well balanced, its complex character leaves you wanting more.


 aru (105), Smørum, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 17, 2009  
Orange color with large creamy lasting head. Hobby and fruity aroma. When it comes to the taste however the bitterness is a bit to the week side disappointing a bit and just too little carbonate too.


shablinky (10), Durham, North Carolina, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
May 16, 2009  
Too malty and not bitter enough for double. Great color and texture but for the price it just doesn’t do it for me.



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