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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
common

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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KungBrew (3), USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Jan 8, 2008  
With a heavy heart I concede this to be the victor over my loyalty to Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA. Does not compare to the Maharashi IPA., however. Smooth, sweet, with a full and complete flavor. Balanced with alcohol content and overall taste, a beer I would use to bring others into the circle of quality beers.


 badinplaid (103), USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 8, 2008  
V ery Hppy. Nice pour with amber color and rich thick head. Paired well with a rich red pasta sauce or spicy red meat dishes.


 johndavidj99 (123), Township, Maine, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/518/20
Jan 8, 2008    Updated: Feb 29, 2008
RE RATE: Copper orange with satisfying head. Aroma is of pine/citrus hops and malts...yum! Alcohol is well masked by well balanced flavor of hops and malts. It definitely has a malty backbone and has a crisp bitter finish. It has a creaminess about it that is unbelievable. I don’t know how Great Divide does it but it is the same creaminess that Yeti has. It is to be appreciated.


 kseecs16 (865), Naperville, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 8, 2008  
Bottle. Poured orange hued amber with a moderate off-white head. Trenemendous lacing. Resiny hops aroma, floral sweet and full. Taste is herby hobs, quite bitter with a subdued sweetness and a dry body. It opens up as it warms into a more balanced sweet citrus and floral hop bitterness. Mouthfilling bitter dryness dominates the palate of this full bodied brew.


 SQNfan (591), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 7, 2008  
Copper to amber in color this beer poured a 1/2" head that dissipated rather quickly leaving some very light lacing. The nose is filled with classic scents of piney hops and grapefruit followed by a touch of caramel. In the mouth these flavors continue into a midpalate which has good weight though finishes quite dry. The palate has good richness and balances the alcohol.


awwshiz (76), USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
Jan 6, 2008  
Very bitter beer, went well with a cheesesteak. I would recommend seeking this beer out if you’ve never tried it


 norsedoc (162), USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Jan 5, 2008  
12 oz bottle. When I first had this at the taproom, i didn’t think much if it. My view has changed. Deep golden with dense off-white head. Aroma of orange and cream. Oily on the palate. Orange/caramel flavors with a load of hops nicely balanced withh the malt.


 ksurkin (354), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 31, 2007    Updated: Jan 16, 2009
pours an amber/ruby color with a good 1/2 inch white head. aroma is slightly sweet with a thick hop profile, grapefruit, orange peel, and a hint of peach. the palate is very complex with huge hoppy bitterness, citrus flavors, and a malty/sweet aftertaste that was quite unique. mouthfeel is thick, a bit chewy, and nicely warming at 9.1%.overall, a delicious DIPA .



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