Double Trouble
Founders Brewing Company

Double TroubleDouble Trouble
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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #602
ABV:
9.4%
Score:
93
Ranked #2,899
Avg:
4.2 | pDev: 9.52%
Reviews:
1,719
Ratings:
6,683
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
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Ratings by jamespub:
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Reviewed by jamespub from Missouri

4.2/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes for tasting on 6/9/2011. 2011 Batch

A- Golden, sparkling, clear, and good carbonation. I can't believe how light this beer is. Very misleading appearance once you take the first sip, but it is a beautiful brew. I'm not sure how they get all that hop and alcohol in such a light brew.

S- Grapefruit and alcohol come through in the nose. Smells as an IIPA should

T- Citrusy sweetness with the faintest taste of malt up front with crushing bitterness at the end. The bitterness lingers long after the drink goes down. alcohol, though noticeable in the smell, is imperceptible in the taste.

M- Crisp, clean, and refreshing. Lighter bodied that some in the same class. Very smooth drinking beer.

O- This is one of the best value priced IIPA's out there, imo. It has great flavor and really hits the spot no matter what you are craving. Drink it cold on a hot day, or room temp on a cool day. I like this beer so much that I am continuing my quest in cloning it homebrew style.
Jun 15, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.5 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.59 by PaleAleWalt from New York

Nov 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.58 by SoundMakesSense from Indiana

Mar 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
 
Rated: 3.48 by brandoneast from Texas

Sep 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by GFK from Michigan

Sep 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4.28 by DarrellK from Florida

Aug 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by akk14 from Illinois

Dec 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Junior from Michigan

Jun 28, 2021
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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
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, 2021
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Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

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, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sinister from New York

Feb 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4.21 by GaryM6 from New York

Jan 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.52 by Jarrod_LC from Louisiana

Nov 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.15 by Archfiend from Illinois

Oct 03, 2020
 
Rated: 4.55 by GenoMcCoy from Texas

Aug 07, 2020
 
Rated: 4.25 by Manthon from Pennsylvania

Jul 03, 2020
 
Rated: 4.14 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Jun 29, 2020
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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
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