Boréale Double Descente
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
- From:
- Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
- Quebec, Canada
- Style:
- Hazy Imperial IPA
Ranked #1,515 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #6,983 - Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 8.89%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 13
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 14, 2022
- Added:
- Feb 24, 2018
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
With this Episode, our brewmaster toils away to develop a beer that’s as strong as it is refreshing and as hoppy as it is fruity. The result, a juicy New England Double IPA with intense exotic fruit flavours.
The Double Descent features no less than four different tropical hops. The result, nearly 100 IBU, a refreshing sweetness, and a waterfall of fruity flavours—clementine, mango, papaya, and lychee rub shoulders in your glass.
The Double Descent features no less than four different tropical hops. The result, nearly 100 IBU, a refreshing sweetness, and a waterfall of fruity flavours—clementine, mango, papaya, and lychee rub shoulders in your glass.
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Reviewed by JohnniEMc from Pennsylvania
4.27/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.27/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
It's a pretty pour from a pint can into a clear Imperial pint glass. The color viewed is apricot-amber and it's opaque, but not dull. This time it's refrigerated and there's almost no head. A mild aroma of tropical fruit is all the nose can find. An earthy combination of malt and hops greets the taste buds. The finish turns dryly bitter. There's really nothing all that fruity about this. With a decently sweet malt body, this one give a solid hit of hops that may give slight hints of citrus, but only because of its bitterness. There's not much glass lacing, nor taste of alcohol. With an ABV of 8%, this could well be categorized as an Imperial IPA, since its hop bite isn't muted nearly as much as most NEIPAs. This is very good and should be considered a must try for true AIPA lovers that like both malt and a bite.
May 14, 2022
Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire
4.3/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
First from Boreale. ....the Arona instantly made me think of an orange Creamsicle. It carries over to the flavor as well. Very fruity and juicy hop flavors with a crisp beginning, turning very smooth, classic NE style ipa stuff.
Earthy mango, orange peel, creamy malt thing with a red, fruity current from the four tropical hops.
Overall, it's really fun. Certainly will be on the lookout for more offerings.
Jan 14, 2022Earthy mango, orange peel, creamy malt thing with a red, fruity current from the four tropical hops.
Overall, it's really fun. Certainly will be on the lookout for more offerings.
Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania
3.71/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 16 oz. can. Has a hazy golden/orange color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is of oranges, a touch of lychee. Taste is the same as the aroma, a bit of pineapple is present, moderate bitterness. Feels medium/full bodied in the mouth and overall is a solid beer.
Aug 27, 2021
Rated by Derek from Canada (BC)
4/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this sept 2018 in Montreal... it was solid.
Jan 26, 2021
Reviewed by mellonsm from Pennsylvania
3.62/5 rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.62/5 rDev -13%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Look - pretty standard for NEIPA.
Smell - More of a west coast feel and a little out of character for a NEIPA.
Taste - good taste, but consistent with the aroma, a little off for a NEIPA.
Mouthfeel - a little less smooth than most.
Overall - the standards for a NEIPA are his and this is below standard.
Dec 05, 2020Smell - More of a west coast feel and a little out of character for a NEIPA.
Taste - good taste, but consistent with the aroma, a little off for a NEIPA.
Mouthfeel - a little less smooth than most.
Overall - the standards for a NEIPA are his and this is below standard.
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
4.23/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
1 pint can
date stamped 2020 OC 16
L: opaque orange colored DIPA with a foamy ivory head
S: juicy, fruity, citrus, pine, mango, tropical fruit
T: pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit, piney mango, papaya, guava, fruit cup
F: full body, pleasant carbonation, excellently balanced with a bittersweet finish
O: first try with this brewery, and I really like it! Looking forward to trying more, especially when it’s a brewery from my homeland
Dec 01, 2020date stamped 2020 OC 16
L: opaque orange colored DIPA with a foamy ivory head
S: juicy, fruity, citrus, pine, mango, tropical fruit
T: pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit, piney mango, papaya, guava, fruit cup
F: full body, pleasant carbonation, excellently balanced with a bittersweet finish
O: first try with this brewery, and I really like it! Looking forward to trying more, especially when it’s a brewery from my homeland
Rated by Richardipa from New York
4.6/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
loved this dipa!
great smell and excellent taste
highly recommend
Nov 29, 2020great smell and excellent taste
highly recommend
Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Tasted in a Spiegelau IPA glass from a one pint can on November 23, 2020.
Nov 27, 2020
Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
4.06/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 16 oz can dated 10/16/2020 into a Willi Becher pint glass.
L - Pours a hazy orange color with a fluffy head that dissipates slowly.
S - Smells of orange peel and pineapple.
T - Taste matches the smell, lots of pineapple with some sweet orange on the finish.
F - Medium body and carbonation.
O - Very tasty IPA.
Nov 21, 2020L - Pours a hazy orange color with a fluffy head that dissipates slowly.
S - Smells of orange peel and pineapple.
T - Taste matches the smell, lots of pineapple with some sweet orange on the finish.
F - Medium body and carbonation.
O - Very tasty IPA.
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