15th Anniversary Wood Aged
Great Divide Brewing Company

15th Anniversary Wood Aged15th Anniversary Wood Aged
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From:
Great Divide Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
10%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 10.17%
Reviews:
250
Ratings:
296
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 20, 2018
Added:
Jun 07, 2009
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by YankChef:
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Reviewed by YankChef from Louisiana

4.26/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
22 oz bottle poured into bell's tulip

appearance: deep amber with some copper hues nice plumy thick white head that sticks all the way down and leaves fantastic lacing

aroma: was surprised here the aroma is very subdued some piney notes and a little bit of wood, caramel and toffee but very faint on the overall it almost smells like a barleywine, but subtle

taste: Alright here we go this is worth the price of entry... nutty flavors like candied pecans/walnuts roasty then goes to some hoppy bite but this is certainly not a hop bomb flavors of vanilla and wood come through big time very very apparent with the wood id like to know how long it was oaked for... im guessing 6-9 months

overall: stellar beer from great divide excellent example of how much oak aging a beer can change it... i believe it ventures into barleywine flavor territory with how strong the caramel/malty flavors were however that could also be from the fact that i didnt get it fresh. never the less a tasty beer and i would take this over a hercules any day of the week. Even with the high abv still really drinkable although heavy on the palate with a perfectly rich mouthfeel and enough hops and crispness not to weigh your palate down
Aug 06, 2009
More User Ratings:
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Rated by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

3.85/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
from old notes
Jun 20, 2018
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Reviewed by SPLITGRIN from Kentucky

4.48/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A beautiful robust three finger head reaches the top of my glass with little effort. The rocky light tan foam recedes very slowly. Body is wonderful dark for an IPA with a burgundy woodsy tone to it. Nose is oaky and buttery with some back round resin based hoppy sap. It has a really well put together aroma. The flavor instantly falls in line with the nose as soon as you take first sip. With the rich buttery notes, and oaky tones that are very creamy smooth together. Hops play more of a balancing factor in this beer as a few months and the oak have toned them down a bit. This isn't a bad thing though, this is a very well rounded beer. Mouthfeel is of a bit of prickly raw oak feel with a bit of butter richness. For the style I find it to be nearly perfectly drinkable.
Sep 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Westyn from Texas

Apr 27, 2015
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Rated by Monkeyknife from Missouri

3.98/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Rated on notes found from 2010.
Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Beer-Zombie from Oregon

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BcOneSeven from Michigan

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Lionhearted1987 from Georgia

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

May 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Mar 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by sblanton83 from Michigan

Jan 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Jan 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Jan 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by derkfromwi from Wisconsin

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by IdrinkGas from Pennsylvania

Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRG1313 from California

Oct 28, 2013
15th Anniversary Wood Aged from Great Divide Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 296 ratings