Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug DDH Double IPA

Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug DDH Double IPA. "Tropical. Smooth. Hop Explosion." 

9.9% ABV, 45 IBU. Goose Island Beer, Chicago, IL and elsewhere. 

Let us state a few factoids before beginning. I do not keep up with the Goose Island Beer Company, for various reasons, though I am not necessarily anti-Goose Island. They're just not a priority. But then along comes this new beer that I've never heard of, being released in the format of the 19.2 ounce can for $2.99. There are other DIPAs that exist in this format, from Sierra Nevada and New Belgium, among others, I am sure. But none of them are DDH DIPAs, which is the hippest, hottest style of the moment, surpassed only by for DDH TIPAs. (Where are you, DDH QIPA?)

So, though the DDH isn't really my thing, I picked it up and I'll review it, because you can't can't beat a 10% DIPA for $3, can you? In a 19 oz. can? That's like finding a DIPA 6-pack for $11, and that doesn't happen. 

Label illustration: a bear made of hops wearing sunglasses underneath palm fronds. Because, of course. 

Clear (holy moly, a DDH that's not also a hazy/NE? What?), bright golden color, large and lasting, creamy white head. 

In the nose: Citrus, pine, and hints at tropical fruits. Orange and grapefruit meet pineapple and passionfruit. 

In the mouth: Big bite of bitter at the start, turning juicy and fruity. The sting of the strength starts off quickly and attacks with a vengeance, but never gets angry, just spreads boozy joy. Juicy/fruity ultimately turns to dry and delicious. Tropical tones start to lead the domination of the palate. Getting tastier and tastier. Bright, crisp, all manner of citrus and tropical yum a dum dum. 

Is there an arms race for DIPAs in 19.2 ounce cans. It's crazy. What if there were 40 ounce bottles of DIPA for $6? Wouldn't that be insane? I'm living in a cuckoo clock!