Lupulin / Surly Operation Cohoperaton Double IPA

Lupulin / Surly Operation Cohoperaton Double IPA.
8.5 % ABV. 50 IBU.
Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake, MN. Collaboration with Surly.

Hazy (naturally), bright golden/orange. flush ivory head. Looking just about perfect.

In the nose: Bold, fresh, and citrusy. Sweet, tropical tones saunter in. Very pleasant.

In the mouth: Big bitterness bursts on the palate, at first. Juicy hop flavors bounce in the mouth. Tangy, slightly tart, nice and malty. Ending on a dry note. Citrus flavors take turns with tropical. Alcohol rise, sense of well-being flows. A tasty beverage, when all is said and done.

It's a pleasing beverage, but every time I get one of these hazy/juicy double IPAs I feel cheated. I want the bitterness of a double, not just the booze.

This one has been a long time coming! The Surly Brewing crew "CoHoperated" with us on a big, juicy, and chewy DIPA! Brewed with a healthy dose of Citra and Sultana, as well as Lotus hops, to bring complexity to the fruit cocktail aroma. Expect notes of Pineapple, Vanilla, Orange, and Mango backed up with a big sweet chewy body.

Surly is a Minnesota brewery that brews award-winning beers with a Surly attitude. Their philosophy is: “Make great beer. Have fun. Give a damn about your community. Be independent. Don't be a dick.” Now those are words we can get behind.