Devil Dancer...where have you gone?

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  1. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    'Just got word from a "semi-local" supplier that some cases may be available. I appreciate the offer, though!
     
    #81 jzeilinger, Jul 9, 2013
  2. Utley12

    Utley12 Devotee (376) Jun 10, 2007 Pennsylvania

    For Central PA (ie State College) folks, Hop Shop just posted on FB that they got a shipment...
     
    #82 Utley12, Jul 10, 2013
  3. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I just had some Devil Dancer on tap the other night. It was my first experience with it, and I liked it a lot. That said, for a DIPA (or Triple IPA, as they call it), it's not hoppy in the same way I expected. It IS hoppy, but it's so incredibly malty and sweet, it struck me more like a Barleywine (which should not really be a surprise).

    I will probably try it again while I can, but if I'm looking for a citrus or pine hop bomb, it won't be the choice; and that's absolutely fine.
     
    #83 Roguer, Jul 10, 2013
  4. IroquoisPlisken

    IroquoisPlisken Crusader (455) May 21, 2013 Ohio

    I had this years for the first time a few nights ago and I completely agree with OPs opinion that it was similar to Double Bastard. That's not necessarily a bad thing but I was hoping for something different.
     
    #84 IroquoisPlisken, Jul 12, 2013
  5. sahd-1

    sahd-1 Savant (1,179) Jul 2, 2013 Illinois
    Trader

    Just had one for the 1st time last night and I agree with the majority; Very malt forward, boozy even. Had I tried it blindfolded, I wouldn't have even guessed it was an IIPA. Enjoyable, but very unexpected characteristics.
     
    #85 sahd-1, Jul 12, 2013
  6. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    Lucky enough to score one of these on draft so I didn't have to spring for the full 4 pack. It tasted exactly the same to me as it has in the past. It is thick and aggressive. You need to prepare yourself for that going in. it is like a pine sap/citrus rind milkshake.
     
    #86 spicoli00, Jul 12, 2013
  7. dar482

    dar482 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,063) Mar 9, 2007 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Haven't had GUBNA, but Resin is pretty good and Double Trouble is a world class DIPA. At around $14-15 a 4 pack, I've paid much worse for lower quality beers.
     
    #87 dar482, Jul 12, 2013
  8. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    I would heartily agree with Roguer's view that this tastes more like a barleywine. Tastes almost like olde gnarlywine to me.
     
    #88 spicoli00, Jul 12, 2013
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  9. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    DD and DT taste the same to you? Did you do a side by side? They are literally nothing alike.
     
    #89 CellarGimp, Jul 12, 2013
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