Double Freedom of '78
Short's Brewing Company
- From:
- Short's Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
Ranked #2,476 - ABV:
- 11.2%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #22,738 - Avg:
- 3.87 | pDev: 12.66%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 05, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 25, 2022
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
Go big or go home, right? We released the original Freedom of ‘78 many years ago with our friends at Half Acre in Chicago and have had so dang many of you reach out wishing for a remake we decided to get on your nice lists and make your holiday dreams come true. Twice as much guava flavor, double the pine-cone punch of hops, and all the freedom for your body and your mind.
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Ratings by Hoptometrist:
Rated by Hoptometrist from Ohio
4.05/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Nov 25, 2022
4.05/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Nov 25, 2022
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by MrOH from Virginia
3.13/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.13/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Murky, dark amber, thick khaki head, good retention, rings of lace
Smell a little bit like guava, caramel
Caramel and malt flavor, some guava, some pine
Medium bodied, appropriate carbonation
It's ok
Jan 05, 2023Smell a little bit like guava, caramel
Caramel and malt flavor, some guava, some pine
Medium bodied, appropriate carbonation
It's ok
Reviewed by BB1313 from Ohio
3.77/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Canned on 10-11-22. 12oz can poured into a tulip.
Pours a hazy burnt golden; big fluffy and creamy off-white head that falls very slowly leaving great thick retention and sticky frothy lacing. Looks really nice.
The aromas are subtle. Some caramel and breads. Some tropical notes. It has some "Imperial Red Ale" vibes.
The flavors basically follow the nose. Nice blend of tropical fruit and caramel. Pineapple comes through. Some toffee in the mix. Subtle hints of pine along with some black pepper. It's on the sweeter side, but not completely over the top. Moderate bitterness. Solid malt backbone. Finishes juicy with a subtle spiciness. Alcohol is slightly noticeable and finishes with a mild warmth, but it's not hot or boozy at all.
Mouthfeel is nice. It's full-bodied with moderate carbonation. It's fluffy, creamy, and smooth.
This is a solid DIPA. It has some "Imperial Red Ale" vibes, but not completely. It's enjoyable and fun to drink. Not bad at all.
Jan 04, 2023Pours a hazy burnt golden; big fluffy and creamy off-white head that falls very slowly leaving great thick retention and sticky frothy lacing. Looks really nice.
The aromas are subtle. Some caramel and breads. Some tropical notes. It has some "Imperial Red Ale" vibes.
The flavors basically follow the nose. Nice blend of tropical fruit and caramel. Pineapple comes through. Some toffee in the mix. Subtle hints of pine along with some black pepper. It's on the sweeter side, but not completely over the top. Moderate bitterness. Solid malt backbone. Finishes juicy with a subtle spiciness. Alcohol is slightly noticeable and finishes with a mild warmth, but it's not hot or boozy at all.
Mouthfeel is nice. It's full-bodied with moderate carbonation. It's fluffy, creamy, and smooth.
This is a solid DIPA. It has some "Imperial Red Ale" vibes, but not completely. It's enjoyable and fun to drink. Not bad at all.
Reviewed by KT3418 from Colorado
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
So Untappd has this at 11.2% which I totally don't believe but seeing as how this place is not putting the abv anywhere on the cans in this Christmas pack...why is the triple ipa less abv lol. Idk. Anyways this one is pretty good but not noteworthy.
Oct 25, 2022
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