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Rating: 90

Hercules Double IPA

Brewery: Great Divide Brewing Company · Denver, CO
Variety: Ale · American Ale · American Double / Imperial IPA
Alcohol: ABV 9.10% / ABW 7.28%
IBU: 85
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Added by woodtemple
Last updated by Lance

Hoppier, maltier and with more alcohol than a standard IPA, Hercules Double IPA definitely is not for the faint of heart. Hercules Double IPA is, however, an elixir fit for the gods. A brash but creamy wonder, Hercules pours a deep orange-coppery color, forming substantial lace in the glass. Hercules Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavor from start to finish. A hefty backbone of nutty, toffee-like malt character balances Hercules’ aggressive, punchy hop profile.

Strong, Caramel, Bitter, Hoppy, Grapefruit

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  1. Review by woodtemple
    Rating: 97

    woodtemple

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Bonney Lake, WA
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 2:57 a.m.
    Comment:

    If you like a ton of hops in your IPA this is the beer for you. Probably one of my favorite beers out there, adding in the 9 plus alchohol makes it even more powerful, great beer.

    Characteristics:
  2. Review by mikegee
    Rating: 90

    mikegee

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Miami, FL
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 6:30 a.m.
    Comment:

    Another Great Divide standout. Killer DIPA!

    Aroma: Piney citrus Head: Creamy white/tan Color: Apple juice-like Taste: Hoppy as hell, mmmmmm!

    Characteristics: hoppy
  3. Review by kellik
    Rating: 91

    kellik

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.
    Comment:

    Great double IPA! I found it to be creamier than most other double IPAs I’ve tasted. My only complaint is the lack of 12oz bottles

    Characteristics: caramel creamy hoppy strong vanilla
  4. Review by Tom Watson
    Rating: 90

    Tom Watson

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Bonney Lake, WA
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 3:23 p.m.
    Comment:

    Was one of the best IPA’s I’ve ever drank. Hoppy, yet still smooth, almost creamy. Hints of caramel and vanilla were in it too. Delcious.

    Characteristics: caramel creamy hoppy strong vanilla
  5. Review by Brian
    Rating: 84

    Brian

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO
    Jan. 30th, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is one of the strongest and smoothest IPAs I’ve tasted. The malt smoothes it out, without deterring from the yummy hoppiness. Smells of grapefruit, tastes bittersweet. I didn’t know I could get this kind of flavor in a double IPA. It’s very attractive, retains the head well, begs to be enjoyed.

    Characteristics: bittersweet grapefruit
  6. Review by Dave S.
    Rating: 92

    Dave S.

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Denver, CO
    Feb. 18th, 2009 at 11:42 p.m.
    Comment:

    A really well-balanced beer that, honestly, I’d probably order over a Pliny. Hops galore, with a sweetness that goes a long way toward making this more drinkable than your typical double IPA.

    Characteristics: balanced hoppy sweet
  7. Review by Lance
    Rating: 90

    Lance

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, OR
    March 2nd, 2009 at 6:04 a.m.
    Comment:

    Strong and hoppy. Light hint of caramel. Grapefruit and pine aroma.

    Characteristics: bitter caramel grapefruit hoppy strong
  8. Review by Grumblemouse
    Rating: 91

    Grumblemouse

    drank this beer from a Bottle
    March 12th, 2009 at 11:25 a.m.
    Comment:

    There’s only one thing better than a good IPA and that’s an awesome double IPA - hops galore - if only it was easier to find in the UK.

    Characteristics: Hoppy!!
  9. Review by Scott C
    Rating: 91

    Scott C

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Manchester, CT
    April 2nd, 2009 at 5:51 p.m.
    Comment:

    A very hoppy beer, with more than just hop going for it. Hints of grapefruit and caramel make this more than just a great bitter beer.

    Characteristics: bitter complex hoppy
  10. Review by scredsfan
    Rating: 90

    scredsfan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC
    May 12th, 2009 at 6:26 p.m.
    Comment:

    A great double IPA from Great Divide Brewing.

    Cloudy, golden brown color with creamy medium head. Great aroma - malty and hoppy. The flavor starts out warm and sweet, then the hops really kick in. Nice, lingering finish. Some beers have high alcohol for the sake of high alcohol, some have a lot of hops for the sake of hops, but you can tell a lot of thought went into this beer.

    Characteristics: bitter grapefruit hoppy warming
  11. Review by tbeseda
    Rating: 88

    tbeseda

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO
    June 10th, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: hoppy strong
  12. Review by rrangel
    Rating: 93

    rrangel

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Lawrence, KS
    Nov. 6th, 2009 at 7:56 a.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: awesome

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