Midas Touch
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
Ranked #28
ABV:
9%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,206
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 14.71%
Reviews:
1,709
Ratings:
5,038
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 23, 2023
Added:
Oct 31, 2001
Wants:
  231
Gots:
  1,058
This sweet yet dry beer is made with ingredients found in 2,700-year-old drinking vessels from the tomb of King Midas. Somewhere between wine and mead, Midas will please the chardonnay and beer drinker alike.

12 IBU
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Ratings by wrb357:
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Reviewed by wrb357 from California

3.92/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I've only tried three DFH brews: 90-minute IPA, the Festina Peche and now Midas Touch. When I first had 90-minute IPA back in college, I was blown away. I'd say it (and Arrogant Bastard) opened my eyes to what strong beers could be, so I have a lot to owe to DFH.

Flashforward some six years and I've tried the Festina Peche and was turned off by its tartness. I admire what they tried, but I didn't enjoy it. Now, I've finally decided to try a Midas Touch single from BevMo. It's supposed to be an old-world recipe of an "ancient ale". I like that they are trying to keep the old ways alive while trying new things.

Anyway, the beer looks nice. Sort of a copper color in my lighting, a thin head but lots of carbonation. It smells strong of the muscat grapes, with maybe a hint of honey. The taste starts off very honey sweet, then has the muscat grape tartness after it. It's a weird order; I figured the sweetness would come after.

It feels good in the mouth. Bubbly, tart (but not too tart) and sweet. It reminds me of a Belgian ale mixed with a honey beer or something. I can taste the spices in the aftertaste, and they're pleasing, but nothing spectacular.

The thing is, just for trying this beer, I enjoyed it. In fact, I'd say it's a good beer, and I feel like I'm reliving history. Yet, I couldn't see myself drinking this again. And if I had to have a 4-pack of it, I would have been upset. It's not a sessionable drink, it's not particularly amazing, and I couldn't picture a time or place outside of my room that I would like to drink it.

Still, I'm glad I tried it, and I recommend all beer drinkers to try it just to get a taste of the old world.
Jul 13, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
 
Rated: 4 by carolinabeerguy from North Carolina

Jan 04, 2023
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Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia

3.81/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From the older bottle kept in the basement for years, it poured a clear honey yellow color with a tiny white head that slowly reduced and actually had lacing. The nose gets a dose of honey and possibly some grapes and spice. Taste follows nose, with the smooth honey hitting first, followed by the grape.
Dec 09, 2022
 
 
Rated: 3.54 by Shiredave from New York

Jul 16, 2022
 
Rated: 3.71 by NYR-Zuuuuc from Connecticut

Oct 21, 2021
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Reviewed by blazerkor from Nevada

3.9/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
It doesn't smell ancient.  It smells fruity and hoppy with malts in the background. Like a sweet smelling IPA.

It's bitter up front and a little spicy somehow.  Then the bready malts are really strong.  It is also fruity the entire time.

It's a medium mouthfeel with a normal amount of carbonation.  The finish tastes like a pastry, both like bread and honey.

It's pretty damn good, not as exotic as the description promises (not a hint of saffron).  It's an interesting beer. I give it a 4.7 out of 6.
Aug 02, 2021
 
Rated: 3.44 by Slyde180 from Texas

Jul 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.29 by poopyshoes

Jun 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.93 by Metalgod666 from Michigan

May 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Burg from New Hampshire

May 05, 2021
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Reviewed by IPAs_for_days_13 from Texas

3.71/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pours golden yellow with a thin white head. Smells of honey, white grape juice & grains; subtle boozy aroma. Taste follows the nose, this really reminds me of white grape juice that is carbonated, it is good though. Medium-bodied, moderate carbonation, smooth finish. Very interesting brew, I was happy to try it, but I don't think I would purchase again.
Mar 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.93 by 10Crumra from Texas

Feb 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by D-man20 from Pennsylvania

Jan 26, 2021
 
Rated: 3.92 by Taenim from Maine

Jan 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.74 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

Dec 29, 2020
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

3.64/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Opaque, deep amber appearance with a small head and very little lacing. Sweet, honeyish aroma with varying degrees of maltiness. Flavor reintroduces the sweetness, as well as soft fruit (grapes, kiwi) and spice (particularly in the aftertaste). Vinous, medium-to-full bodied mouthfeel; long lasting finish.
Dec 26, 2020
 
Rated: 4.16 by TomBanahan from Kentucky

Dec 25, 2020
Midas Touch from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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