90 Minute IPA
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

90 Minute IPA90 Minute IPA
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From:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #248
ABV:
9%
Score:
95
Ranked #1,619
Avg:
4.27 | pDev: 11.01%
Reviews:
4,134
Ratings:
16,528
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 13, 2024
Added:
Nov 19, 2001
Wants:
  904
Gots:
  5,138
Esquire Magazine calls our 90 Minute IPA "perhaps the best IPA in America." An imperial IPA best savored from a snifter, 90 Minute has a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate.

90 Minute IPA was the first beer we continuously hopped, allowing for a pungent -- but not crushing -- hop flavor.

90 IBU
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Ratings by RoyalT:
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Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan

4.38/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance – Nice, beautiful head that rose up nicely, went down slow, and laced the glass. The body is a lovely orange that screams, “IPA.”

Smell – What do we have here? Did I inadvertently find one of the big boys? This beer reeks of piney hops. We have a lot of evergreen trees in Washington State, and this smells like I’ve rolled in the needles for a few hours. I mean, I can’t even explain how strong and sharp this is.

Once you get past that, there are some other, softer, more floral hops and actually some sort of malt in there for balance. But, I think I’m going to nickname this one, “The Pine Tree.”

Taste – Man, is this sharp. This is like IPA concentrate. Add 1 Tablespoon to 12 ounces of water and, “Poof,” you’ve got an IPA. This is extreme hops at their best. The super-strong hop flavors give this one yet another nickname: The Rind & Pine.

Interestingly, the malt balance is very clear. It’s more of a grainy barley malt, but it’s there in force. This is amazing considering the preponderance of this ale to hops.

The taste of this ale will inevitably be compared to The Ruination, so let’s get this out of the way. The Ruination is more refined. It is more balanced. It is more user-friendly. But, the 90 Minute IPA will stand your hair on ends. If the Ruination is the King, this is his crazy brother living in exile tenaciously dedicated to overthrowing the crown.

Mouthfeel – This DFH is medium to full bodied, lightly carbonated, very smooth, and has terrific balance.

Drinkability – This is a real treat. Drink it the way it is or age it for a few months to mellow out the hops.

Update – I first reviewed this a month after joining the site. It has become one of my “regular buys” but thought it would be fun to re-review it with an ’04 vintage. I juggled a few of the scores around a bit but basically I’d write the review the same way. This is one damn good ADIPA.
Sep 30, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.27 by howardnss from Pennsylvania

Mar 13, 2024
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Reviewed by walser from New York

4.06/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Such a dependable beer. Really good for being available across the country. Hop forward but mellowed quickly with malt and yeast backing. ABV also mellowed with great pairing of hops and yeast. Smooth but demanding respect.
Mar 05, 2024
 
Rated: 4.31 by beernooph from Connecticut

Feb 24, 2024
 
 
Rated: 4.27 by BLVBBERGIXLL from Arizona

Feb 09, 2024
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Reviewed by Brewsta from Colorado

4.24/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured slightly dark orange with a off white head from a 12 oz bottle. Hazy to clear with the foamy head disapating to lace. Aromas are strongly floral with sweet malt. The flavors are heavy hop with malty sweetness. Aftertaste is drying and spicy, with warming alcohol. Very good
Feb 09, 2024
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Rated by ivanbrew

3.8/5  rDev -11%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
I thought the beer was way to sweet for an imperial ipa
Feb 05, 2024
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Rated by DistrictElite from District of Columbia

4.17/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
It’s not the best in the world, but it’s darn good and lives up to its ranking.
Jan 27, 2024
 
Rated: 4.24 by JISurfer from Utah

Jan 26, 2024
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Reviewed by jbolger from Connecticut

4.21/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
It’s not the best IPA in America but it is very good. Nice malty backbone but I do get the 9% ABV. Would pick up again but it has a lot of competition.
Jan 25, 2024
 
Rated: 4.59 by joecam from Florida

Jan 15, 2024
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Reviewed by RedStickPhil from New Mexico

4.13/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Really good, but world class is a stretch. Looks great with a nice color, ok head, nice lacing. Unremarkable nose. The best feature is a taste that combines maltiness without sugariness with hoppiness without bitterness, all of which pleasantly lingers on the palate.
Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 1.79 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
 
Rated: 4.15 by Maxxis from Illinois

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 3.96 by Rodya-CA from California

Jan 08, 2024
 
Rated: 4.44 by porterman66 from Massachusetts

Jan 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4.95 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Dec 30, 2023
90 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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