Double Mt. Nelson
Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
- From:
- Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- Hazy Imperial IPA
Ranked #237 - ABV:
- 8.7%
- Score:
- 95
Ranked #1,638 - Avg:
- 4.41 | pDev: 4.54%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 7
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 26, 2026
- Added:
- May 27, 2017
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
95
World-Class
95
World-Class
Ask yourself this question: how much Nelson can I handle? If your answer is “as much as you can give me,” then you are ready to climb Double Mt. Nelson. This 100% Nelson Sauvin hopped DIPA is packed with over 7 lbs per barrel of various lots of Nelson from Freestyle Farms to create an intense spectrum of Nelson amazingness. Notes of tropical white wine, Mt. Tam chaparral brush and the Opening Night of: Ziploc- America’s Weed Bag.
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Reviewed by Bitterbill from Wyoming
3.93/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From Good Times Oakland, canned February 16th.
Pours hazy orange, small head of foam, retention and lacing are fine.
The smell is grapefruit, stone fruit, faint white wine, not so faint tropical fruit/dankness.
The taste is big juicy citrus, stone and tropical fruit, white wine, dankness. Juicy.
On the light side of medium bodied, I would drink this again. But no hurry.
Mar 26, 2026Pours hazy orange, small head of foam, retention and lacing are fine.
The smell is grapefruit, stone fruit, faint white wine, not so faint tropical fruit/dankness.
The taste is big juicy citrus, stone and tropical fruit, white wine, dankness. Juicy.
On the light side of medium bodied, I would drink this again. But no hurry.
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
4.31/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Well damn, it feels like its been a hot minute since I've done a super high score review of a beer. That all changes here about as quickly as Maduro gets extricated out of the country.
Pours a lightly hazy/cloudy yellow with just a hint of orange to it into a beer camp taster glass. They call it a west coast dipa on the label, but the appearance lacks clarity in that regard. Good scaled 3/4" white head though. Aroma is just a facial pounding of Nelson hops. If you haven't had them, its like a dank diesel white wine body odor garlic weed feel throughout it. Sounds gross, but it isn't, although my gf hates the Nelson hop. Polarizing I guess.
The taste is just all Nelson. It goes hard. Would like to have this, Moksa's ISO: Nelson and Moonraker's Straight Up Nelson side by side. Shit run Treehouse and HF's too while we're at it. This is pungent white diesel shine. But the alcohol is barely perceptible and it still remains a super crushable mouthfeel. World class baby.
Jan 07, 2026Pours a lightly hazy/cloudy yellow with just a hint of orange to it into a beer camp taster glass. They call it a west coast dipa on the label, but the appearance lacks clarity in that regard. Good scaled 3/4" white head though. Aroma is just a facial pounding of Nelson hops. If you haven't had them, its like a dank diesel white wine body odor garlic weed feel throughout it. Sounds gross, but it isn't, although my gf hates the Nelson hop. Polarizing I guess.
The taste is just all Nelson. It goes hard. Would like to have this, Moksa's ISO: Nelson and Moonraker's Straight Up Nelson side by side. Shit run Treehouse and HF's too while we're at it. This is pungent white diesel shine. But the alcohol is barely perceptible and it still remains a super crushable mouthfeel. World class baby.
Reviewed by rand from California
4.32/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.32/5 rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
On tap at BLAH SD
Another completely unique gem from CM. A little hazy, a little WC, a lot delicious.
Sudsy head with sticky lacing everywhere, nose smells of mellon rind and ripe tropical fruit.
Tons of tropical notes on the palate, dank, with a papaya-nectar aspect throughout. Finishes long and sweet.
Feb 05, 2024Another completely unique gem from CM. A little hazy, a little WC, a lot delicious.
Sudsy head with sticky lacing everywhere, nose smells of mellon rind and ripe tropical fruit.
Tons of tropical notes on the palate, dank, with a papaya-nectar aspect throughout. Finishes long and sweet.
Reviewed by StephenMCDLT from California
4.53/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Can't say much because I consumed the beer a few weeks ago. Though I will say this was one of the best tasting beers I've ever had. It was on tap at a local bar. Poured into a pint glass. They have a good thing going with this one.
Dec 07, 2023
Reviewed by RyanK252 from California
4.33/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.33/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Our of the Barrel
A: Pours hazy peachy golden amber with a frothy tan head that settles to a firm layer and laces very nicely.
S: Green grassy herbal notes, Southern Hem diesel, gooseberry and white grape, ripe tropical fruit, biscuity malt, and caramel sweetness.
T: All the classic Nelson goodness, big gooseberry and white grape, apricot, peach, passion fruit, and hints of pineapple, a little of Southern Hem diesel, subtle grassy herbal notes, biscuity malt, and caramel sweetness.
M: Just a touch on the fuller side of medium body, moderate carbonation, soft on the palate.
O: Super drinkable. Somehow the nose has a lot more of the green herbal diesel-y side, while the taste is a lot more fruity. Feels a bit more polished than the original, from what I recall of the last time I had it. Really glad I was able to track this one down.
May 13, 2023A: Pours hazy peachy golden amber with a frothy tan head that settles to a firm layer and laces very nicely.
S: Green grassy herbal notes, Southern Hem diesel, gooseberry and white grape, ripe tropical fruit, biscuity malt, and caramel sweetness.
T: All the classic Nelson goodness, big gooseberry and white grape, apricot, peach, passion fruit, and hints of pineapple, a little of Southern Hem diesel, subtle grassy herbal notes, biscuity malt, and caramel sweetness.
M: Just a touch on the fuller side of medium body, moderate carbonation, soft on the palate.
O: Super drinkable. Somehow the nose has a lot more of the green herbal diesel-y side, while the taste is a lot more fruity. Feels a bit more polished than the original, from what I recall of the last time I had it. Really glad I was able to track this one down.
Reviewed by lucius10 from California
4.35/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.35/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Sweet, white wine grape, tropical hoppy, and Nelson dank nose on this one! Taste follows with a juicy and soft, hoppy, and grapefruit citrus-dank finish. I was as hoping for a little more Nelson pop with this one, but it is tasty!
Latest batch! Canned 3/14/22! Sweet tropical hoppy, white wine grape, and diesel Nelson-dank nose on this one! Great aromatics! Taste follows with a stonefruity hoppy and a grapefruit citrus-dank bitter finish. This is so soft and juicy on the palate. Outstanding batch!
Oct 01, 2021Latest batch! Canned 3/14/22! Sweet tropical hoppy, white wine grape, and diesel Nelson-dank nose on this one! Great aromatics! Taste follows with a stonefruity hoppy and a grapefruit citrus-dank bitter finish. This is so soft and juicy on the palate. Outstanding batch!
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had this on draft @ Cellarmaker on 8/6/19.
Opaque orange appearance.
Nice white head; nice lace.
Pineapple, mild pine & faint cream notes in the nose.
Soft, creamy medium mouthfeel.
Pineapple, mild pine & soft cream flavors.
A real nice DIPA with no booze heat!
Aug 09, 2019Opaque orange appearance.
Nice white head; nice lace.
Pineapple, mild pine & faint cream notes in the nose.
Soft, creamy medium mouthfeel.
Pineapple, mild pine & soft cream flavors.
A real nice DIPA with no booze heat!
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