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90 Minute IPA
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- 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:
- 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
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:
Reviewed by RoyalT from Michigan
4.38/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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 Ive rolled in the needles for a few hours. I mean, I cant 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 Im 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, youve 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. Its more of a grainy barley malt, but its 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 lets 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 Id write the review the same way. This is one damn good ADIPA.
Sep 30, 2003Smell 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 Ive rolled in the needles for a few hours. I mean, I cant 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 Im 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, youve 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. Its more of a grainy barley malt, but its 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 lets 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 Id write the review the same way. This is one damn good ADIPA.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2024Reviewed by Brewsta from Colorado
4.24/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
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, 2024Rated by ivanbrew
3.8/5 rDev -11%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
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, 2024Rated 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
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, 2024Reviewed by jbolger from Connecticut
4.21/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2024Reviewed 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
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
90 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Beer rating:
95 out of
100 with
16528 ratings
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