Stoudt's Double IPA

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: Pennsylvania
ABV: 10.6%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Medium golden color, fluffy head, nice sticky lacing

Smell: 8.5
Grass, citrus, strawberry, hops, honey

Taste: 9
Up Front: The sweetness and malt hit you first, then…
Finish: The hoppines really kicks in with some slight alcohol

Mouthfeel: 9
Sticky, bread, slight carbonation

Drinkability: 9
The 10.6 ABV is well hidden. I’ve had sessions with this brew! It is a fun beer!...heehee!

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $2.14

Overall Impression:
I’ve had this beer on tap at Stoudt's brewery at a Microfest and it was yummy! It is malty for an Imperial IPA, but it is a nice departure from some of the West Coast IPA’s. If this beer was aged in oak….OH BOY! I can dream…can I? OH CAROL! ….We needs to talk!