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Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA 4.25 1290

Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

Percentile
100
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
12904.26/5.04.25/5.09.5%99.8Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
A hophead’s dream beer. This Imperial India Pale Ale has an opening salvo of mango, peach and citrus hop aromas that sit atop a pronounced caramel malt backbone. Although Dreadnaught is a strong and intensely hoppy ale, its complex flavors is both smooth and memorable. 9.5% ABV, 100 IBUs.
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 Kodos (200), USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Dec 15, 2001  
Fruity hops and a very sweet malty taste make this almost like a Barley Wine, IMO. The alcohol is extremely well hidden in the complexity. Have a few pints, you’ll know what I mean.


 herbjones (742), Orange, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Dec 25, 2002  
Pours a clear amber reminiscentof clover honey. Very little head on my sample. Nose is a big,crisp citrus slap in the face. Wow! A little sweetness followed by a big hop bite that is pleasantly not overly bitter. Like a sweetened grapefruit almost.Lush and creamy mouthfeel along with the outstanding flavor makes this a truly remarkable and enjoyable brew.


 Rockinout (946), Kent, Ohio, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/58/105/518/20
Jul 7, 2003  
22oz bottle. Strong nose of citrus, pine, some berry. Thick white head with very nice lacing. Sharp American hop taste from the begining to the lingering finish yet is balanced by some malts, somewhat sweet at times. A full bodied huge beer with the alcohol well hidden.


 ante (2960), Stockholm, Sweden
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/519/20
Feb 4, 2004  
Ok, this is my very first Double IPA. Orange colour with hints of orange. Big, thick longlasting white head. Heck, what an aroma... Piney, citrousy, sparkling hops. And of course, grapefruit... I am just stunned by this aroma... Taste is just like a hop liquidid and/or light spirit. Very grapefruity and floral flavour. I can barely taste the alcohol. But it is evident in the belly. World-class, of course. This new double IPA style really had a huge impress on me. Sooo. thanks ciderguy for this truly marvelous beer!!


 CamdenD (613), Madrid, Spain
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Jul 31, 2006  
Fantastic IIPA -- this one is the hype. Huge floral nose and deep long bitter and balanced taste. This basically seems to be what an IIPA should be.


Pyg (1), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Jun 25, 2003  
Really good beer. I've had this three different ways: on tap at a beer fest, on a hand pull at a great beer bar, and finally in 650 mL bottles tonight. Great balance with sweet malty undertones. Strong citrus hop as well, but not too bad. Sometimes a little sweeter for an Imperial IPA than I might like (especially on hand pull) but still very above average. I guess there is more than corn in Indiana. Thanks Three Floyds!!!


 jde123 (715), Washington, Washington DC, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/519/20
Apr 10, 2004    Updated: Dec 6, 2004
A fantastic selection. One of the best IPAs I have had in a very long time! Hazy appearance, great aroma and flavor specific to the best IPAs. Just great!


 jmuhops (663), Winchester, Virginia, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Aug 16, 2004    Updated: Nov 7, 2004
What everyone else said...incredible. Piney, citrusy, a little alcohol, and an incredible finish. Wish I had more than one bottle...



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