Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
9.00 % APV
IBU: 90
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, Delaware
Dry,citrus (can I say grapefruit?), definitely bitter this waited for Imperial IPA is certainly one of the best. With the extreme hopping that is done, one would wonder if the malt side would hold up. I am here to tell you that the answer is yes.
The pairing was with BBQ shredded pork. Didn't we just do this last weekend? It was also paired with other IPA's during the night as we were working through the IPA world. You know, it only comes up to be 52 just so many times.
Bottom line, I am now looking for the 120 minute. If 90 is this good, 120 has to be that much better.
Enjoy and be safe.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
A pleasant surprise from the Goose
Bourbon County Stout - 2007
abv = 13%
IBU = 60
A fine American Double / Imperial Stout from Goose Island Brewery in Chicago. Some would say that stouts are meant to drink in the winter. Well I am here to tell you that June is just as good, especially if the weather in Chicago is in the 50's. Last Saturday was a miserable day for a party in Chicago's western suburbs. It was cold, hinting at rain, and generally miserable. It was my nephew's graduation party from 8th grade.
My brother-in-law served me a fine bottle of this nectar. The required sniff test signaled something good. Smoke, bourbon, chocolate, and dates hit my senses. Something good was going to happen. It poured like a fine syrup.
I suppose people would also associate vanilla with this beer, but it brings back memories of a dutch delicacy of whiskey, raisins, and dates. It was pure comfort.
I definitely need to get my hands on some. It does need to age. My guess is that the 2006 is even better.
Try it. You just might be surprised.
abv = 13%
IBU = 60
A fine American Double / Imperial Stout from Goose Island Brewery in Chicago. Some would say that stouts are meant to drink in the winter. Well I am here to tell you that June is just as good, especially if the weather in Chicago is in the 50's. Last Saturday was a miserable day for a party in Chicago's western suburbs. It was cold, hinting at rain, and generally miserable. It was my nephew's graduation party from 8th grade.
My brother-in-law served me a fine bottle of this nectar. The required sniff test signaled something good. Smoke, bourbon, chocolate, and dates hit my senses. Something good was going to happen. It poured like a fine syrup.
I suppose people would also associate vanilla with this beer, but it brings back memories of a dutch delicacy of whiskey, raisins, and dates. It was pure comfort.
I definitely need to get my hands on some. It does need to age. My guess is that the 2006 is even better.
Try it. You just might be surprised.
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