With a pour into a Delerium Snifter, Double Trouble produced a solid 1 finger head. With such a intimidating name as Double Trouble along with the 86 IBU's and 9.40% ABV, I was unsure of what to expect. The pour gave way to a beautifully straw colored, slightly unfiltered haziness. The aroma is incredibly strong and overwhelms my senses. Floral hops dominate, but don't overpower (and actually compliment) the aroma of a crisply cut grapefruit on a summer morning. The nose is also slightly boozy, but in such a way that it pairs perfectly with the other aromas to make such a dynamic smelling beer. Taste is exceptional...slightly bitter with a definite citrusy taste. There's something I can't put my finger on with the taste...almost like a Belgian Trippel honey-like sweetness. The hops cover my taste buds but not in a way punches me in the face...it ends with hoppy finishing bite. I have no idea where the alcohol is hiding. There is a smooth mouthfeel for this beer. Obviously being all about hops on the nose (along with 86 IBUs) I expected a true punch in the face. But instead I found a perfect blend of hops from all spectrums.
Overall: I am convinced this beer fell from the heavens. Founders yet again did an incredible job of putting some special loving into a standard brew...in this case an incredibly well balanced DIPA that is all about the hops BUT doesn't leave you puckering after each sip. My expectations were truly exceeded. I can see why the Trouble is in the name now...incredibly smooth and balanced yet the alcohol is no where to be found. I want another.
Plus it has one sweet label.
Appearance-A
Aroma-A
Taste-A+
Mouthfeel-A
Overall-A
Double Trouble DIPA
Founders Brewing Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan
yep, that is one cool label.
-stefan
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