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Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

Great Divide Hercules Double IPA

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Great Divide Brewing Company

Denver, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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12544.04/5.04.04/5.09.1%96.2 Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

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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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 Ungstrup (11075), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 13, 2004  
A hazy amber beer with a caramel colored disappearing head. The aroma is sweet hoppy with notes of caramel and oil. The flavor is lovely hoppy with notes of the oil from the hops before a dry hoppy end sets in. A lovely IPA.


 omhper (10438), Stockholm, Sweden
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Oct 20, 2004  
Bottled, thanks Dr.Bill! Reddish amber. Restrained hop aroma. Hugely malty with clean rounded mouthfeel. Dominated by citric, perfumy hops. Lingering very bitter finish.


 Papsoe (9999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jun 6, 2005  
(Bottle 65 cl) Dark amber, thick, creamy off-white head. Incredibly fruity nose with hints of....pineapple! Beautiful hoppy aroma with lots of fruity esters - again. An underlying sweetness almost drowned by an extreme bitterness, but also an extreme experience. 310505


 Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Apr 7, 2005  
Golden-amber colour. Woody, grapefruity aroma. Flavour is rich, mainly woody and citrusy hops. Long, dry and hoppy finish. Nothing spectacular about this example.


 yespr (6260), Copenhagen O, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Apr 21, 2008  
22 fl oz bottle. Pours deep golden orange with a lacing off-white head. Pineapple and caramel malt aroma, light citrusy note. Flavour is fruity with light peach and pineapple notes, dry wooden touch and a breadish malt base. Dry bitter and yet light sweet fruity finish. Goes really dry in the far finish.




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