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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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12894.04/5.04.04/5.09.1%95.7Snifter, 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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 BuckeyeSammy (380), New York City, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20

Jul 6, 2008    Updated: Jul 10, 2008
Aroma and flavor very similar, piney hops with a lot of malt. Thick mouthfeel, big beer. Very enjoyable, alcohol completely hidden.

bconley (40), Fern Park, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Oct 6, 2008  
This one was very hoppy.. A little too much for my taste. Pretty good though. Smelled very floral and evergreen. Again...taste was very hoppy, but the citrus was really nice. I’d have this again.


brokephibroke (50), , Colorado, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Muted copper pour with a thick off tan stable head. Hops, grapefruit, caramel corn and coriander aroma, very complex. I can taste the malt and hops. Upfront maltiness with a bit of chocolate, long citrus hop finish. Palate is a bit weak as no coating or thickening is noticed.


 ghawener (699), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Thanks to rsamayoa. Bottle: @ informal ratebeerian gathering. spicy, herbal, medicanal, sweet, malty, well crafted.


 rcasta (290), El Salvador
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Gracias pollo en la casa del gordo es la mejor de la noche con la chimay blue. Me gusta mucho esta cerveza hay que pedirla otra vez


 Jonte (401), Gothenburg, Sweden
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle. Hazy orange color with a white head. Floaties. Aroma: Hopppy, floral, citrus. apricots and sweet malt. Flavor: Hops, pine, nutty malt, apricots, grape, aspirin, oranges, grass, alcohol, sweet malt. Very hoppy, but also balanced and almost smooth. Medium to full body.




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