Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Another BrewFarm visit meant another stop at Casanova's in Hudson, WI, and a chance to fill in some of the gaps. I was amazed to discover that, although I had recently covered DFH's 61 minute, 75 minute, and 90 minute IPAs, I hadn't covered the original, the 60 Minute IPA. Took care of that right away, bringing home a 6-pack. I first reviewed it on June 25, 2003, and looking back at those nearly 12 year old notes, they seem suitable still. So, here they are:

Appearance: sets the stage uneventfully with the color, a typical bright orange for an IPA, then springs on us a huge, cloud-like head, milky-white, soft and lacy.

Aroma: a veritable pine forest that the nose is walking through, needle, sap and all.  There's other kinds of sensation, some fruity, citric character, but that sharp piney, grassiness dominates. Big, stinging, and arousing.

Taste is most unusual: biscuity, bready, yeasty, a substantial mouthful, slightly sour, still resonating with hops, and delivering an unspecific fruitiness, that mingles and blends with this breadish tone. Excellent texture, slightly chewy. Hoppiness rides above and shines throughout, but underneath is that other thick and yeasty quality.
Hops don't quit, either, they take up permanent residence in the mouth and continues to conquer throughout the tasty, long finish.
I kept smackin' my lips throughout the contents of this bottle. Great drinking for any hophead, like me, and deserves points for sheer uniqueness alone.