 chimpscampee (556), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Sep 7, 2009 Underated. Excellent in all respects. Nice head and lace. Pleasent from first whiff to after taste. None of the harsh acidity of many Impy IPA’s. Perhaps a touch sweet but in no way cloying.
drjay44 (792), Salida, Colorado, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 31, 2009 22 oz. bottle. Vintage 2008. Pours a thick, lasting, slightly off white head, with extensive lacing, over a cloudy (?dry hopping) golden (SRM 9-11) body.....nose has toffee, cereal, pine, pineapple, floral tones, honey, mild citrus, and a tiny bit of barnyard....taste mild sweet malts followed by gentle bitterness, with citrus, pine, spice, and a large helping of pineapple.....mouth feel is medium, carbonation also. This is an Imperial/Double that is lighter on pure bitterness than many, and is relying on the subtle nuances of the hop back bone for its character. This was nicely done. I would like to see the hop bill, if only for the names. Twin Sisters was the first mountain I did with my father in1960.
williamherbert (466), Syracuse, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 26, 2009 The appearance is a hazy, honey-gold color, through which vague shapes can be seen. The head disappears quickly but does leave some frothy lace.
The aroma is roasted caramel malts, under a flowery citrus hop. There is a feint hint of bready yeast.
The hops are bitter (somewhat soft, maybe due to age), and kick some citrus and flowery esters. Almost an amber-like malt. Hops would be nicer if they were just a tad fresher. Still pleasant enough.
Creamy and a bit chewy on the palate; milky. A decent -- if slightly overpriced -- ale. Nice enough but the hops didn’t blow me away.
unclemike (834), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 22, 2009 Poured amber in color with a tall creamy off-white head. Caramel malts in the aroma with hint of earthiness. The flavor has the citrus and pine feel backed with moderate malts. Medium body and a creamy texture
DJMonarch (6845), Northwich, Cheshire, England
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 21, 2009 Updated: Nov 18, 20091. On Tap at the Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont 08/10/2008
Very hoppy aroma. Golden coloured and hoppy with a pine fruit flavour. Crisp bitter and slightly dry lasting finish.
2. From the Bottle at TAG Restaurant, Denver 22/09/2009
Big hop aroma. Golden coloured and strong in alcohol with a hoppy pine flavour. Crisp slightly dry and bitter in the finish.
Strykzone (1480), Wood River, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 16, 2009 A very attractive pour. Dirty apple cider appearance with a thick light tan head that has good retention. A big sweet fruit aroma beckons even from a distance. Also noted are yeast, caramel, and floral fragrances. A huge hop profile with a tasty assortment to offer. Huge bitterness, too. Just as big and just as complex is the balancing sweetness. I don’t give a lot of 4 scores but this IIPA deserves it.
Rustyham (565), miami, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 2/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 31, 2009 Good malty, chewy flavor, slightly roasted. Hop flavor, but hardly bitter. Not bad, a good buzz and an easy drink. Rather go with something of more substance for the price, tho. Bottle at Lucky Liquors, Miami, Florida.
Cavie (1431), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jul 29, 2009 Clear yellow/orange pour. Slightly sweet hops with an overhand feel of tartness. Sour hops with a hint of mint???? Cool.
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