6.5

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

From Mar 2007

The Doppel Jabi poured a clear ruby red with a smallish head of foam and some lacing.

The smell has huge hop character; I note pine, grass, and grapefruit.

The taste is as huge on the hops(see above) as the smell is up front. Tons of bitterness circulating in my mouth and then, I get some good malt sweetness that adds some balance to this DIPA. More sips in and as I get more familiar with the brew, I'm admiring the complexity and interactivity of the flavours. I'm also getting some of the alcohol kick which, btw, my bar keep says is around 9%abv and not the 11% that's listed. Maybe a change of formula since the original review? But hey, DIPAs are for sipping and savouring and I appreciated the fact that Coopersmiths serves this beauty in 10oz glasses only.

Bottom line: I enjoyed the heck out of this one and I hope to have it again before they run out but if I miss out, I'll circle Feb 22 on next years calendar for sure. ;^)