davidr2340
Craft Beer Lover...
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I recieved a VERY generous package from Pete (ThankYouForNotSmoking) in the BIF Pass that Jonas started.
I decided today was the day to finally try one of 'em!!! :thumbs:
My selection was the Founders Devil Dancer. A Triple IPA, packing quite a punch @ 13% ABV!!! It is dry-hopped for 26 day with 10 different varieties of hops (From BA)!!!
I decided to pair it up with a Carlos Torano 1916 gifted to me by none other than Jonesy (Thanks again bro!!!)
Appearance - This beer pours a beautiful cherry amber color. Not a ton of head, and pretty minimal lacing.
Smell - The first thing I figured I'd be smelling was overpowering hops, but no... Roasted caramel maltiness. The hops are there for sure though. Boy, you can smell the "13% abv"!!! :blush:
Taste - IMO, this beer is very well balanced between the hops and the maltiness. It reminds me very much of a Barleywine! The alcohol creates a nice warming!
Mouthfeel - I'd say this beer is pretty full bodied, not a ton of carbonation.
Drinkability - Goes down very easy, but you probably don't want to drink more than one or two. A sipping beer for sure!!!
Go easy on the review fellas... I'm still a "NEWB"!!! :blush:
Overall, I'd say that this beer is near the top of my all time favorites... And of course, not be found around these parts!!! Oh well...
Pete, I just want to say thanks for giving me the chance to give this "monster" a go!!! :thumbs:
Jonas, I want to give you a big thanks bro for giving me a chance to take part in the BIF PASS!!!
Cheers!!!
I recieved a VERY generous package from Pete (ThankYouForNotSmoking) in the BIF Pass that Jonas started.
I decided today was the day to finally try one of 'em!!! :thumbs:
My selection was the Founders Devil Dancer. A Triple IPA, packing quite a punch @ 13% ABV!!! It is dry-hopped for 26 day with 10 different varieties of hops (From BA)!!!
I decided to pair it up with a Carlos Torano 1916 gifted to me by none other than Jonesy (Thanks again bro!!!)
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Appearance - This beer pours a beautiful cherry amber color. Not a ton of head, and pretty minimal lacing.
Smell - The first thing I figured I'd be smelling was overpowering hops, but no... Roasted caramel maltiness. The hops are there for sure though. Boy, you can smell the "13% abv"!!! :blush:
Taste - IMO, this beer is very well balanced between the hops and the maltiness. It reminds me very much of a Barleywine! The alcohol creates a nice warming!
Mouthfeel - I'd say this beer is pretty full bodied, not a ton of carbonation.
Drinkability - Goes down very easy, but you probably don't want to drink more than one or two. A sipping beer for sure!!!
Go easy on the review fellas... I'm still a "NEWB"!!! :blush:
Overall, I'd say that this beer is near the top of my all time favorites... And of course, not be found around these parts!!! Oh well...
Pete, I just want to say thanks for giving me the chance to give this "monster" a go!!! :thumbs:
Jonas, I want to give you a big thanks bro for giving me a chance to take part in the BIF PASS!!!
Cheers!!!