First took notes on this one from a bottle in March, 2007. Last night was not the first time I tapped it, just the latest. Here we have the 11.5 % abv, Double Dog Double Pale Ale, from Flying Dog, formerly of Denver, CO, now residing in Maryland.
Those notes...
Bright crimson, well-cloaked, with a big, ebullient, staying head of creamy foam. Very nice.
Nose effuses booze and fruit. Barley-winish. grape and cherry burned into brandy.
Cognac with orange drippings. red wine with a slice of lemon.
Juicy on the tongue, a blast of flavor, forceful, but delicious.
Deep stuff, full bodied. Fat malt, and plenty of hops, rich and rewarding.
Doesn't taste like 10.5%, but we're not done yet. (BeerAdvocate now says 11.5%)
Bracing bitterness on the palate is just fine with this hophead, and mixes well with the pronounced malt bill. Nice balance for such a huge brew.
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