King Sue - Double Dry-Hopped
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
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- Style:
- IPA - New England
Ranked #49 - ABV:
- 7.8%
- Score:
- 99
Ranked #384 - Avg:
- 4.6 | pDev: 5%
- Reviews:
- 26
- Ratings:
- From:
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
- Iowa, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 11
- Gots
- 6
SCORE
99
World-Class
99
World-Class
Notes:
Citra Hops give King Sue its bold flavors of mango, orange and pineapple. This double dry-hopped version packs even more flavor into each bottle.
Reviews: 26
| Ratings: 85
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Reviews by jrc1093:
jrc1093 from Connecticut
4.36/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottled on 8/11/20
Pours an opaque, dark lemon-gold body capped with two fingers of rocky, soapy, white foam; solid head retention accents thin veil of splotchy caps, a slight, frothing collar, and a limited smattering of spotty lacing spread thinly around the glass.
Aroma shows raw, prickly hop resin bursting forth into a flowing array of moss and grass to a comprehensively quaffable tropical zest profile; dank eucalyptus ushers in waves of tangerine, peach, and pureéd mango, with red berry and musty gooseberry accents.
Taste opens with zesty peach, mineral-rich dirt, mango, apricot pith, and papaya rinds for a fast-paced, dominant, earthy-tropical interplay; hints of pineapple fade over the mid-palate as light garlic and rye bread contribute to an earthy lingering with accents of resin and mossy tones to close.
Mouthfeel brings a bright, medium body and a prickly, moderate carbonation; a gentle hop acidity balances the mid-palate as a slightly juicy texture evolves in the backdrop; a more rounded resinous note prevails on the back end and through the finish, with a bitter bite meeting a succinct hoppy char on the swallow.
An undoubtedly complex layout of hops, digging deeply into the raw and earthy as much as the lush and fruity, resulting in an incredibly layered presentation of detail at once stifling and embracing the palate; in the end, a remarkably approachable DNEIPA peaking at the upper tiers of the style.
Sep 03, 2020
4.36/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottled on 8/11/20
Pours an opaque, dark lemon-gold body capped with two fingers of rocky, soapy, white foam; solid head retention accents thin veil of splotchy caps, a slight, frothing collar, and a limited smattering of spotty lacing spread thinly around the glass.
Aroma shows raw, prickly hop resin bursting forth into a flowing array of moss and grass to a comprehensively quaffable tropical zest profile; dank eucalyptus ushers in waves of tangerine, peach, and pureéd mango, with red berry and musty gooseberry accents.
Taste opens with zesty peach, mineral-rich dirt, mango, apricot pith, and papaya rinds for a fast-paced, dominant, earthy-tropical interplay; hints of pineapple fade over the mid-palate as light garlic and rye bread contribute to an earthy lingering with accents of resin and mossy tones to close.
Mouthfeel brings a bright, medium body and a prickly, moderate carbonation; a gentle hop acidity balances the mid-palate as a slightly juicy texture evolves in the backdrop; a more rounded resinous note prevails on the back end and through the finish, with a bitter bite meeting a succinct hoppy char on the swallow.
An undoubtedly complex layout of hops, digging deeply into the raw and earthy as much as the lush and fruity, resulting in an incredibly layered presentation of detail at once stifling and embracing the palate; in the end, a remarkably approachable DNEIPA peaking at the upper tiers of the style.
Sep 03, 2020
More User Reviews:
Barettes from Washington
4.46/5 rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Dec 28, 2019
4.46/5 rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Dec 28, 2019
Bshaw22 from Wisconsin
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours thick hazy orange white head.
Smell is that great TG citrus hop with something that is reminiscent of the early days of TG. Almost Spicy in a non spicy way.
Flavor is awesome with the same smells transferring.
Delish
Finishes just dry enough. But still balanced and sweet.
Great beer
Feb 01, 2020
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours thick hazy orange white head.
Smell is that great TG citrus hop with something that is reminiscent of the early days of TG. Almost Spicy in a non spicy way.
Flavor is awesome with the same smells transferring.
Delish
Finishes just dry enough. But still balanced and sweet.
Great beer
Feb 01, 2020
d5001986 from Wisconsin
4.48/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Jan 17, 2021
4.48/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Jan 17, 2021
nruhlig from Minnesota
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 22, 2019
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 22, 2019
Bartleby91 from Wisconsin
4.63/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 29, 2019
4.63/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Dec 29, 2019
rab53 from Washington
4.71/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Jan 11, 2020
4.71/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Jan 11, 2020
gatornation from Minnesota
4.41/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a murky golden straw color with a fresh white head, Smell is citrus pineapple mango and papaya.. Taste has delicious citra hops very pungent and herbal that feature pineapple and mango ,a good bit tropical citrus. Mouth feel is dry with loads of citra in the finish. Delicious DDH version of the King actually the herbal notes and citra hops reminds me of the OG P Sue from 8-10 years ago ,well done.
Dec 18, 2019
4.41/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a murky golden straw color with a fresh white head, Smell is citrus pineapple mango and papaya.. Taste has delicious citra hops very pungent and herbal that feature pineapple and mango ,a good bit tropical citrus. Mouth feel is dry with loads of citra in the finish. Delicious DDH version of the King actually the herbal notes and citra hops reminds me of the OG P Sue from 8-10 years ago ,well done.
Dec 18, 2019
Ollie63 from Ohio
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a vibrant hazy golden yellow, smell includes juicy pineapple, and some dank, weedy characteristics from the intense dry-hopping. Tastes follows suit with that pineapple. Has noticeably more green hop bite than the regular KS. Mouthfeel is not lacking at all. Creamy. A treat to have. A great Citra showcase.
Sep 22, 2020
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a vibrant hazy golden yellow, smell includes juicy pineapple, and some dank, weedy characteristics from the intense dry-hopping. Tastes follows suit with that pineapple. Has noticeably more green hop bite than the regular KS. Mouthfeel is not lacking at all. Creamy. A treat to have. A great Citra showcase.
Sep 22, 2020
mgundy32 from Wisconsin
4.47/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap in a snifter at Three Cellars in Menomonee Falls, WI. Pours a cloudy orange yellow, completely opaque. Huge nose that can be smelled without getting close. Upon closer inspection, notes of mango, pineapple, citrus and a little pine. Very juicy with mostly mango and pineapple on the sip without being overly sweet. A little thinner bodied than I like for the style but doesn't really detract from an otherwise great beer.
Aug 22, 2020
4.47/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap in a snifter at Three Cellars in Menomonee Falls, WI. Pours a cloudy orange yellow, completely opaque. Huge nose that can be smelled without getting close. Upon closer inspection, notes of mango, pineapple, citrus and a little pine. Very juicy with mostly mango and pineapple on the sip without being overly sweet. A little thinner bodied than I like for the style but doesn't really detract from an otherwise great beer.
Aug 22, 2020
izzyismyrott from Indiana
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 31, 2020
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Aug 31, 2020
Dharmelink from Wisconsin
4.7/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Dec 13, 2019
4.7/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Dec 13, 2019
Sound_Explorer from Washington
4.37/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 12, 2020
4.37/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Jan 12, 2020
AyatollahGold from Indiana
4.3/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nose is pungent with citrus and some dankness.
Taste is pungent with dankness as well. Powerful flavor.
Smooth with some hop burn.
Overall, it’s the favorite of the sue family I’ve had so far.
Dec 20, 2019
4.3/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nose is pungent with citrus and some dankness.
Taste is pungent with dankness as well. Powerful flavor.
Smooth with some hop burn.
Overall, it’s the favorite of the sue family I’ve had so far.
Dec 20, 2019
pkkosmatka from Minnesota
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Yesterday at 12:39 AM
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Yesterday at 12:39 AM
Eziel from Ohio
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 25, 2020
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Feb 25, 2020
jwerner23 from Minnesota
4.99/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Feb 02, 2020
4.99/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Feb 02, 2020
fargofallout from Minnesota
4.42/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a bottle. Pours extremely hazy with significant head - looks almost like a glass of orange juice. Strong citrus aroma. Not particularly bitter or sweet - strikes a great balance. This is a great IPA.
Monday at 08:17 PM
4.42/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a bottle. Pours extremely hazy with significant head - looks almost like a glass of orange juice. Strong citrus aroma. Not particularly bitter or sweet - strikes a great balance. This is a great IPA.
Monday at 08:17 PM
mothman from Minnesota
4.12/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle. White head. Hazy sunset orange.
Lots of pineapple. Mango and orange. Very tropical and juicy, but not the flavor blast I was expecting. It’s good, but with all the hype, I was a bit confused. Solid, but nothing out of this world.
Dec 08, 2019
4.12/5 rDev -10.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle. White head. Hazy sunset orange.
Lots of pineapple. Mango and orange. Very tropical and juicy, but not the flavor blast I was expecting. It’s good, but with all the hype, I was a bit confused. Solid, but nothing out of this world.
Dec 08, 2019
smartassboiler from Illinois
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dec 17, 2019
4.5/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dec 17, 2019
snaotheus from Washington
4.4/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2019-12-31
16.9oz bottle served in a tulip. Bottled 11-22-19. Gift from @mr-jj.
Pours super hazy, big head that fades moderately slowly and leaves some interesting webwork lacing. No doubt, this is a pretty beer. Smell is citrus and juicy. Smells really good.
Taste is right there with it -- citrus (very pithy). Juice, but not overly sweet. Nice resinous finish.
Mouthfeel is dry and surprisingly light. Overall, this is really good.
Dec 31, 2019
4.4/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2019-12-31
16.9oz bottle served in a tulip. Bottled 11-22-19. Gift from @mr-jj.
Pours super hazy, big head that fades moderately slowly and leaves some interesting webwork lacing. No doubt, this is a pretty beer. Smell is citrus and juicy. Smells really good.
Taste is right there with it -- citrus (very pithy). Juice, but not overly sweet. Nice resinous finish.
Mouthfeel is dry and surprisingly light. Overall, this is really good.
Dec 31, 2019
Radcpa from Washington
4.33/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Cloudy straw color with significant white head that dissipates slowly. Aroma is a nice grapefruit. Taste is a milder grapefruit than the aroma suggests.
Dec 23, 2019
4.33/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Cloudy straw color with significant white head that dissipates slowly. Aroma is a nice grapefruit. Taste is a milder grapefruit than the aroma suggests.
Dec 23, 2019
cgwami from Canada (MB)
4.66/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Dec 17, 2019
4.66/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Dec 17, 2019
lemmy187 from Missouri
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Jan 01, 2020
4.61/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Jan 01, 2020
King Sue - Double Dry-Hopped from Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
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100 with
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