Founders Double Trouble (2013)

Oooooh will definitely have to try this

 

From what I remember last year I thought Double Trouble tasted like citrusy nectar

 

You forgot the most important part Founders should stop making beer altogether until they can figure out how to release CBS again

 

What are my chances of picking this up in Traverse City between July 1st and July 15th?

 

Can't wait.

Though I'll say, I had a weird time with DT last year. I first got my hands on some super fresh bottles that were less than 2 weeks old. But somehow they didn't have any aroma. The nose was strangely absent of hops from each bottle. I cracked new bottles on different days, used a tulip, a snifter... but no luck. I was bummed because I used to love this beer so much.

A month passed and I happen to find it on tap at a dive. I gave it one last try because I couldn't fathom that the DT I used to know and love was no longer great. So I ordered it, and just after the first whif and sip...HOLY CRAP....it was the best smelling and tasting DT I'd ever had. I remember saying aloud in the bar "NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!!" and some strangers around me gave me a little surprised WTF expression.

Amazing story I know...

 

Somehow, this has eluded me every year. I am definitely going to snag some soon.

 

tried this recently and my 4 pack was bottled in mid 2012....but i loved it. can't wait to try it fresh
founders is climbing the "my favorite breweries" ranks

 

quite possibly my favorite seasonal. Double Trouble used to always wipe the floor with Hopslam back in the January-release days

 

updating my earlier post. Just noticed that my last Double Trouble in my fridge is OVER a year old... definitely worth getting my hands on a fresh one to get a new outlook on it, yes?

 

I recently purchased some and while driving back from the shop realized I should have checked the bottle date. Also just over a year old. I've had it fresh before and was blown away. This stuff...not so much. Excited for the release this year though!

 

I disagree, DT is better than both of these beers. Is it the best DIPA?....certainly not, but it's Founders best IPA in my opinion.

 

Had a Double Trouble on tap this past weekend as a part of a KBS event. First time trying it, but I was slightly reluctant because I wasn't sure if the new batch was released. I'm going to go ahead and assume it IS the new batch because it was delicious. I'll be looking to purchase a case in three weeks.

 

The 2011 batch was off the charts tasty. Last year's - not so much. So your "story" has merit IMHO.

 

Should be plenty of this to go around,atleast compared to the KBS fiasco....lol.
DT is delicious.

Cheers

 

Not quite sure what question you're referring to, nor do I want to blow up this thread with something off-topic. However, if you know of a specific forum, I'll go check it. Not sure how much I'll be able to say, especially since I'm not their official spokesperson.

 

This is probably the only Founders IPA I haven't had. Can't wait to pick up a 4 pack.

 

Shouldn't be too hard. If you have trouble, BM me for a IP trade.

 

Sounds good. What are the best beers stores in TC? I never really know so I always just to go to Meijer

 

I would not be going out on a limb to say The Beverage Company. I discovered it last summer. They have a good selection of singles. You will find it on Carver pretty much at the intersection of Garfield (SW corner, I'm orienting correctly inmy brain). Not too far from The Filling Station, actually, if you care to try some great beer and wood-fired pizzas.

If you're going further north on 22, the Marathon gas station just north of Bingham road (halfway to Sutton's Bay) has Founders, Short's, Bell's, and other non-Michigan micros. A little further and you'll hit Barrels and Barrels, a party/liquor store that has a pretty good selection. Once into Sutton's Bay, right before you get downtown, Hansen's grocery store has a pretty decent selection as well. Also, various shops in Sutton's Bay and Leland will have Michigan beers available.

 

I like Double Trouble better than Sucks, Double Jack & PTE.

 

Haha, I loved Double Trouble last year, and I like Centennial alot, but I wouldn't drink an All Day if I got it free. Maybe my most disappointing purchase in the last 3 months, just did not dig it at all.

 

I got to say this batch of Double Trouble already tastes different from previous years!!!!!

 

It's mostly about how NN seems different from what it used to be. I believe there are forums entitled "Nugget Nectar" or some derivative of that. And it's probably better that you aren't an official spokesperson since officially it's the same.

 

Hit Buffalo, NY today - did not see any in Rochester yet.

 

Had the same problem, although it was fun to do side by side tastings, I like the idea of now being able to enjoy this brew in the summer!

 

i second the beverage company. one of the better selections ive ever found. to put it in perspective the last time i was there back in february they had a number of cases of hopslam that i couldnt even count and were selling them for $68 per case. if DT is still around id guess they would have some.

 

Yup, bought some at Consumer's in Orchard Park over the weekend. Thought it was pretty tasty. Not my favorite DIPA, though.

But I was confused -- thought it was supposed to come out in May ?? Oh well.

 

That's just for Michigan. Everywhere else gets it before us (WHICH IS FUCKING STUPID).

 

It's in DC!

Saw it on a beer store's Twitter that they got it yesterday... Gonna bike over there after work to see if I can get a pack.

 

This dropped in Columbus yesterday

 

Hope it drops by NYC soon.

 

Just got it in Richmond, Va. I left the first bottle in the freezer too long and it tasted very strange. Got worried because I bought a case before tasting this year, but the second one was a dream. DO NOT OVER CHILL!

 

Been in vt for about a week. You can still find Bolt Cutter, last years Old Curm, and Frangelic on shelves here..

 

Stocked in Fort Wayne Indiana as of yesterday, walked in on the day they get the majority of their shipments and asked for zombie dust, got a negative, asked for double trouble and I was the first to get a four pack, high fixed the guy at the counter WINNING!!!

 

Picked up a 4 pack in VA this afternoon.

 

Pretty sure it's a May - June beer so you may get lucky and if you do get lucky it may be on the old side.

 

Pretty much everywhere in DC today.. Picked up my 4-pack yesterday

 

Wasn't bad

 

I really enjoy this beer. I thought All day was dreadful. Tasted like watered down fruit.