Double IPA (Brewmaster Series)
Long Trail Brewing Co.

Double IPA (Brewmaster Series)Double IPA (Brewmaster Series)
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From:
Long Trail Brewing Co.
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
8.6%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 10.97%
Reviews:
294
Ratings:
602
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 10, 2019
Added:
Mar 28, 2009
Wants:
  37
Gots:
  37
Long Trail Double IPA offers true reward to those seeking intensely sensual hop flavor. Double IPA is a full-flavored ale featuring a good malt backbone combined with an aroma brimming with tantalizing citrus and pine notes.

86 IBU
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Ratings by jzeilinger:
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a nice golden color with a thin lacing on the top and a nice medium amount of carbonation.

Smell is a tangy citrus, peppery, lemon-like character with sweet malts.

Taste has a very distinct spiciness that could be almost borderline pepper, but not quite, somewhat astringent in character with a honey character. White grape skin acidity, pear, perhaps a very mild hint of orange and blend of lemon.

The mouthfeel is pretty crystal crisp for a Double IPA. The crisp character is now playing in the same ballpark as some of the lagers and pilsners. To take it one more step, and most may disagree, for SOME reason, this beer reminds me (in a very distant way), of an Imperial Helles Lager from another brewer. In fact, for the D-IPA's I've had in my day, this one ranks at the top of the list in the crisp category, pretty amazing. Mildly prickly, refreshing, and the semi-dry finish is the perfect ending to the perfect sip.

Drinkability? VERY.

Final thoughts: I wish I would have purchased a case of this beer. I've never been a big fan of Long Trail brews, let alone East Coast style IPA's for the most part. (There are some exceptions.) Of the beers I've had in the past from Long Trail, this one ranks at the very top of my list as being their best one yet. Two thumbs up, definitely worth a try.
Feb 06, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.35 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Apr 10, 2019
 
Rated: 4.08 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Aug 23, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
L: Pours hazy gold under a 1” finely bubbled white foam cap that hugs the side of the glass.
S: Rich malt aromas, fruit, citrus, earthy hops.
T: Citrusy, lemony hops provide flavor throughout on a rich malt backbone and provide a bitter finish. F: Medium body and carbonation.
O: A very nicely done Imperial IPA that is worth seeking out.
Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by kmfoley1975 from Massachusetts

Apr 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.62 by Big_V from Maryland

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Juice14 from Connecticut

Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.57 by chippo33 from Vermont

Jan 10, 2015
 
Rated: 1 by danpshea from Rhode Island

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by mriley1984 from Vermont

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mountainzen from New York

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by pisano from Massachusetts

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Skabiski from Maryland

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by halfshell from Massachusetts

Oct 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sanchezrox23 from Virginia

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.95 by Jason from Massachusetts

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ZDSmith87 from Massachusetts

Aug 14, 2014
Double IPA (Brewmaster Series) from Long Trail Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 602 ratings