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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BrotherGrendel (580), San Diego, California, USA

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

Feb 8, 2009

A- Murky orange/amber hue, thin layer of white head that is sustaining, sticky lacing all over glass S- Sweet citrus and floral hops, pine resin, caramel malts, and alcohol T- Sour grapefruit hops followed by sweet citrus and floral tones, underlying bread and caramel malts as well as a nutty presence, finishes sweet and hoppy M- Full-bodied, oily and slick texture coats the mouth, mild carbonation D- Well-balanced DIPA with low alcohol presence, very drinkable but not as hoppy or bold as most Cali DIPAs

Tripplebrew (492), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Feb 8, 2009

Pours a hazy dark agave honey color with egg white colored head. Aroma is strong pine hops with notes of citrus. Flavor is hopes and vanilla. Body is creamy light with high carbonation.

beerfest5 (153), Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Feb 1, 2009

wow, one of the best double IPA’s out there, definetly not for the faint of heart, had a pint bottle and drank it over the course of and hour and a half. the first thing i noticed was the color is alot darker than the titan IPA, but the aroma and flavor had the same kick. finishes great, definetly get it again.

osu97gp (171), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Jan 31, 2009

12oz bottle. Pours a dark amber with a thin white head. Aroma is citrus hops with some orange and lemon zest as well. Flavor is alot of hops with an initial sweetness and bitter kick at the end. Very good beer.

JaBier (1165), Capital City, Ohio, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	15/20

Jan 31, 2009

12oz bottle. Pours a clear copperish amber with a big white head. Super piney and citrusy hop aroma with just a touch of malt. Huge hop flavor with a decent malt balance. Very good DIPA.

trevor211 (504), Seattle, Washington, USA

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

Jan 31, 2009

A surprisingly dark orange pour, with a dense (though fairly thin) white head. This one has a powerful aroma! Packed with citrus hops - lemon zest and mandarin orange, with a grassy undertone. Big, bold earthy hops dominate the flavor, with a good sweet backbone to counter. This one has a great balance. Nice and thick, but still lively - definitely up toward the top of the list of DIPAs I’ve had.

jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Jan 30, 2009

Copper color with a thick creamy head. Hoppy aroma with very floral aromas. Hop flavors with a slight caramel and malty character. You can almost bite into the hops.

Svesse (2610), Hässelby, Sweden

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

Jan 29, 2009

(Bottle) Amber colour with frothy, beige head. Fruity nose with grapefruit, orange peel, pine needles, caramel and dried apricots. Huge hop aromas. Fruity, hoppy taste with notes of orange peel, grapefruit, pine needles, resin and dried apricots. The hop flavours are backed up by a solid malt structure with caramel, nuts and a touch of ryvita. More than medium body. Fairly sweet with a puff of alcohol towards the end. Seriously bitter finish. So beautiful and so brutal. Lovely beer!

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