Monday, August 15, 2011

Great Divide, Hercules Double IPA

Great Divide Brewing Co. Denver, CO.
Double IPA  10%ABV   22oz   Beer Advocate:  A-  RateBeer:  100
A:  Pours a slightly cloudy burnt golden orange with beautiful off white head.  Great retention and lacing.  
S:  Aromas of orange, grapefruit pith, pine, dance with malty caramel and toffee notes.
T:  Sweet toffee and caramel malt flavors followed by a pine and citrus hop bitterness.  There is a long finishing bitter tail to the beer.
M:  Smooth with a med- full body.  Adequate smooth carbonation.
D:  Very drinkable, almost too drinkable.  
Food Pairing:  This beer pairs well with rich foods like bone marrow, brat burger, tri tip, sausages, but also goes well with stilton blue cheese in the Tomato Salad.  

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