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Double Trouble
Founders Brewing Company
- From:
- Founders Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
Ranked #602 - ABV:
- 9.4%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #2,887 - Avg:
- 4.2 | pDev: 9.52%
- Reviews:
- 1,719
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 26, 2023
- Added:
- Dec 06, 2006
- Wants:
- 488
- Gots:
- 1,202
An imperial IPA that was brewed to turn your world upside down. Hops will get you coming and going. Pungent aromatics up front pair with a malt-balanced backbone and a smooth, bitter finish.
86 IBU
86 IBU
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Ratings by bbeerman:
Reviewed by bbeerman from Massachusetts
3.43/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A..A somewhat light golden color. I was hoping for something a tad darker, but with this being an IPA, it was not too surprising.
S..A bit fruity, but certainly hop-heavy.
T..A little above average, but lacking something I cannot put my finger on. Fruitiness is present as it was in the scent, but the taste is a bit "flat" from what I expected. The hops are heavy as you might imagine, but I felt there was too much of a hops presence.
M..Good mouthfeel. The high ABV hits you quick; the mouth begins to dry out relatively early on during this beer.
D..Easy enough to drink, especially given the 9.4% ABV. However, with the taste being a small disappointment, the overall drinkability is diminished. Somewhere between an average and good beer.
Mar 30, 2010S..A bit fruity, but certainly hop-heavy.
T..A little above average, but lacking something I cannot put my finger on. Fruitiness is present as it was in the scent, but the taste is a bit "flat" from what I expected. The hops are heavy as you might imagine, but I felt there was too much of a hops presence.
M..Good mouthfeel. The high ABV hits you quick; the mouth begins to dry out relatively early on during this beer.
D..Easy enough to drink, especially given the 9.4% ABV. However, with the taste being a small disappointment, the overall drinkability is diminished. Somewhere between an average and good beer.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.68/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
355 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 9.4%, 86 IBUs. Surprisingly pale golden colour, probably the palest American double IPA I’ve seen. Big to moderate white head. Distinct but still relatively moderate aroma of citrussy and piney American hops, also notes of caramel and orange marmalade. The flavour is of course very hoppy from start to finish, but not really extreme. The grapefruity bitterness is partly balanced by a pronounced malty sweetness. Notes of caramel and orange marmalade again. Very bitter aftertaste.
Apr 16, 2021Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania
4.74/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.74/5 rDev +12.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
My favorite IPA.
Big grapefruit up front.
Alcohol is well hidden.
A great citrusy beer.
Mar 07, 2021Big grapefruit up front.
Alcohol is well hidden.
A great citrusy beer.
Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
4.12/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.12/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hazed, amber/gold appearance with a medium size head and decent lacing. Subtle aroma; coaxed out some tropical fruit that resembled mango. Hoppy flavor leaned more resinous than citrus and was well balanced by the modestly sweet, malty backbone. Lush aftertaste.
Jun 20, 2020
Double Trouble from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating:
93 out of
100 with
6683 ratings
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