Great Divide Hercules Double IPA 4.02 1542

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
1542	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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ilikestuff (222), Fort Worth, Texas, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	4/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Dec 12, 2006 Updated: Jul 9, 2007

WOW, it doesn’t get much better than this. Great balance, generous malt flavor provides a smoothness to the massive hop character. Pours an odd hazy brown orange color with a medium white head that leaves great lacing. I can’t really say enough about this brew, just may be my favorite to date.

Sutton (5), Salem, Massachusetts, USA
does not count

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	10/10	3/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

May 12, 2007

When you just want that hard core grapfruit American IPA that kick your taste buds in the face. Reach for this one.

doubleipahead (2), Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
does not count

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	20/20

May 14, 2007

Pours and holds a beautiful one finger head. Arome of strong hops, slight citrusy / grapefruit and pine notes. Lots of floating Sediment and good carbonation movement, creates a good lace up the whole glass. Taste is not too far from the smell. Wonderfully strong kick in the tongue of hops and almost balancing hint of malty goodness. Very long lasting bitterness. I may need a glass of water after this one.

fezzik20 (8), USA
does not count

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	8/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Aug 17, 2008

After one beer, this vaults into my top 3 very easily. Reminiscent of/cross between Dogfish’s 90 Min IPA and a Stone Double Bastard, it is very balanced, yet very hoppy. You’d never know it was 9.1% alcohol. Do yourself a favor and pick up a 4 pack.

gameface23 (131), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	8/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Aug 18, 2008

Hazy orange with a great looking head that leaves impressive lacing on the glass. Aroma of hops with a well rounded taste, great mouthfeel, and finish that is pure flavor without the bitterness. Great beer!

thefle (113), , New Jersey, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	8/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Sep 29, 2008 Updated: Oct 7, 2008

Now this is a beer. This beer will kick your ass and you will love every second of it. Tastes like a bag of grass, yummmm

MPosey (21), , Georgia, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	7/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	20/20

Jan 25, 2009

A wonderful IPA. Pours with very little head, and is a wonderful honey/caramel color. I used a taller glass and just admired the color for a long while. The initial flavor is just a touch floral and piney, but wonderful. It fades to a nice hop flavor, really nice.

rabidbarfly (62), London, Surrey, England

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	4/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Jul 21, 2009

Hoppier than most things on the planet. Massive beer, massive taste, bitter as hell, nose of toffee and hops, tastes as it smells only stronger, quite a bit of alcohol comes through too. Stays on the palate for ages, love this stuff.

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