Thursday, January 26, 2006
Four selections from Great Divide Brewing Company in Denver, CO have hit the shelves in Oklahoma. All come from their "Really Big Beer" line.Great Divide Hercules Double IPA: 9.1% ABV, 85 IBU. (99) - Has a very full and sweet citrus nose full of oranges, grapefruit, pine, and a little gum. Bright and sharp flavor initially, then quickly turning to a somewhat caustic texture as the alcohol and hops dominate.
Great Divide Old Ruffian Barley Wine: 10.2% ABV, 90 IBU. (98) - Caustic sweet plums and bubble gum hop flavors over the top of a roasty and nutty sweet molasses malt body. Definitely one of the hoppier barley wines being made.
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout: 9.5% ABV, 75 IBU. (99) - Smoky caramel and scotch in the nose. Very thick, and with a strong amount of burnt malts and a stinging alcohol kick.
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout: 9.5% ABV, 75 IBU. (100) - Bourbon and wood and smoky chocolate in the nose. Creamy, lightly acidic and fairly thick. Has a very robust chocolate and bourbon flavor.
posted by mjames at 7:31 PM
1 Comments:
Had Hercules today. Talk about a hop bomb!
Anonymous, at 7:35 PM