Saturday, April 3, 2010

Founders Double Trouble

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 9.4%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Local 44

Look: 9
Light copper color, small frothy head, thin lacing

Smell: 9.5
Hoppy, pine, citrus, honey

Taste: 10
Up Front: Malt, grapefruit, grass, caramel, pepper, alcohol
Finish: Slightly bready and sweet, then the spiciness of the hops hit

Mouthfeel: 10
Creamy and smooth with a touch of carbonation

Drinkability: 10
YOWZA! So much going on! If it wasn’t for the high ABV, I could drink this all day!

Overall Score: 9.7

Value:
9
Cost/12 oz serving: $5.50

Overall Impression:
This one goes on the Mikey Likey List for sure! A nice hoppy punch in the face with a sweet malty backbone makes this one a winner!

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