Double Play IPA
Steelhead Brewing Co.

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From:
Steelhead Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 12.6%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
26
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 03, 2018
Added:
Mar 01, 2005
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
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Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by gefinley from California

Jan 01, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by LXIXME from New Mexico

May 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.48 by DrBrewPhD from South Carolina

Jul 31, 2015
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Reviewed by largadeer from California

2.95/5  rDev -24.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
9.9% ABV. Crystal clear pale amber with a clinging head. Floral aroma with some apparent booziness. Pretty dry and bitter on the tongue, grapefruit and floral hop character, somewhat astringent and alcoholic. Hop profile isn't great. Centennial or CTZ perhaps? Long and bitter finish. Not terribly pleasant to drink.
Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.08 by paigeas from Illinois

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GClarkage from California

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by HansumFilly from Indiana

Feb 11, 2014
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Reviewed by BierJager89 from California

3.96/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Pours copper with a very short white head.

S: Citrus peel, orange and berries in the nose.

T: Orange, grapefruit peel, berry, different, but not super interesting. It tastes good, though.

M: Medium bodied, typical IPA carbonation level.

O: Recommended if you can find it. I'm assuming it's only available in Burlingame.
Feb 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dduquette from Maryland

Dec 23, 2013
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

3.67/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
On the light to median of the color spectrum for a DIPA, it's a thick, opaque dark yellow leaning toward orange. It grows a sizable whitish head that sticks around and drops plenty of nice, patchy lacing.
The nose has lots of tropical fruits and citrus with some pith and zest. There's a dry, grassy quality to the malts. Unfortunately, there's also an off-putting funk that's quite strong. It's not skunky, exactly, though close to that sort of a smell. It's really out of place and mars a good aroma, especially with a nice candied sort of sweetness working with the bitterness.
The sweetness translates, and all the juicy tropical and citrus notes are also in the flavor, reminiscent of dried candied apricots and orange. Orange peel and a bit of something raw add a hint of pith. The grassiness is lighter, while somewhat more biscuity comes out in the malts. It could be a little more on the hop-heavy side, as the balance swings a little malty overall for the style, but this is tasty stuff. Alcoholic heat sneaks in and lingers under every sip, warming as it does.
The body is medium with a nice heft and a creaminess under the big, crisp bite.
Sep 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by tkmountain from Florida

Sep 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by crbnfbr from Kentucky

Aug 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by RBassSFHOPit2ME from California

Jul 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by kbuzz from North Carolina

Jul 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by OoReFLuXoO from California

Apr 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ifixufly from Indiana

Mar 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by t0rin0 from California

Feb 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by bostonryan from Massachusetts

Oct 21, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by aleslover from Tennessee

Sep 12, 2012
Double Play IPA from Steelhead Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 26 ratings