Brasserie Dunham Double Cyclope – American Double / Imperial IPA at 8.5% ABV (C$8.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 16-Dec-2023, acquired 28-Feb-2023, reviewed 1-Mar-2023)
Appearance: hazy medium gold with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and minimal spotty lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dank resiny pine, citrus flesh and pith, tropical fruit, pale malt, light cattiness. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate-soft carbonation, slightly sticky lingering warming finish. (4/5)
I like it. I can’t find any brewer’s notes confirming the hops, but it’s pretty similar to a couple of the previous (non-double) versions I’ve had, so I’m guessing Citra (maybe Cryo?), Simcoe, Mosaic – you know, the usual suspects. Whatever the hopping, this is an example of Double done right: a bit more bombast, a bit more heat, but without sacrificing drinkability. Works for me! (16/20)
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