Scratch Beer 145 - 2014 (DIPA)
Tröegs Brewing Company

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From:
Tröegs Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 7.8%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
56
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 31, 2016
Added:
May 31, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
Philly Beer Week is upon us once again, and to commemorate the occasion our brewers have developed a hefty Double IPA as cumbersome as the legendary symbol that embodies the week-long celebration – the Hammer of Glory! Scratch #145 was soaked in some of our favorite American hops before being dry-hopped with two classic citrus-forward varieties (Amarillo and Cascade) to overload the senses with orange and grapefruit. The result is a massive hop bomb teetering on the fringes of 9% ABV that’s sure to provide one with the stamina to wield the coveted Hammer of Glory.

70 IBU
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Ratings by jpd7374:
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Rated by jpd7374 from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

Jun 08, 2014
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Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

3.98/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On-tap 1/31/2016 at Natty Greene’s Tavern in North Attleboro, MA, served in a tulip glass.

A: The beer is a deep golden brown color, with a thin off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains citrus, caramelized malts and earthy hops.

T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of caramel and citrus. Then an earthy hops bitterness comes in but it’s a bit subdued. The malt character is hearty and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet.

M: Crisp and a little smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a solid 2IPA to drink for a while.
Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by mattsucks from Ohio

Oct 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by dannymo24 from Massachusetts

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.19 by SteveCarrozza from New Hampshire

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by LehighAce06 from Pennsylvania

Oct 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MicroBeerMan1980 from Pennsylvania

Sep 15, 2014
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Rated by Durge from Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%
Supremely smooth with a great blend of bitter pine and sweet malt. Not too heavy but a solid feel that goes down easy.
Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by ColForbinBC from New Jersey

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by allentownpaguy from Pennsylvania

Aug 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jrfehon33 from Pennsylvania

Aug 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by MarkDeming from Massachusetts

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.28 by bmccarthy from Massachusetts

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by zekeman17 from Pennsylvania

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrFunkenstein from Pennsylvania

Jul 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by malfunxion from New York

Jul 31, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3 by vonnegut21 from New York

Jul 29, 2014
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

4.41/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Clear dark gold/light amber color. Decent head that leaves blotchy spots for lace.

This smells of pine resin and grated grapefruit peel. Touch of alcohol.

Starts with a surprisingly strong pale malt taste. This actually lasts through the aftertaste. Well balanced, especially for a DIPA. Very smooth mouthfeel with a bit of alcohol warmth. The hop component is straight bitterness but in a muted way. Superior.
Jul 26, 2014
Scratch Beer 145 - 2014 (DIPA) from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 56 ratings