Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Firestone - Double Jack

Double Jack IPA is Firestone-Walkers first ever Imperial IPA. It features a big malty middle to cloak the high alcohol and mouth puckering hop bitterness. Huge tangerine, grapefruit and juicy fruit aroma blossom over the herbal blue basil and malt earthiness of this aggressive beer.  

The ABV is 9.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Double IPA
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Chalice or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 22oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a amber color with a white head. Great lacing.
Aroma - Hoppy, flowery, citrus fruit and a hint of banana.
Taste -  Sweet, hoppy, malty, fruity with a small bitter after taste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, full body and smooth. 
Drinkable - Very good, refreshing, no harsh bitter after taste (just a hint).  Watch out for the alcohol.  I purchased a case of the 22oz.  Will age several for a number of years.

This beer pairs well with cheese and meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating =100

No comments:

Post a Comment