DirtWolf
Victory Brewing Company
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Pint Break
Double IPA
Year-Round
Pennsylvania
United States
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Darkly heroic, Humulus Lupulus (hops) have empowered brews with bite and character since the 11th century. DirtWolf is a tribute to these untamed vines which rise from the earth with the voracity of a “wolf among sheep.” Hops have made an assertive comeback in American craft brewing. Revel in the best U.S. varieties of hops, in their natural, whole flower form, as they bring a vital, pungent reality to the soul of a wild element in our dangerously satisfying DirtWolf Double IPA.
This dangerously delicious recipe features often subtle, but sometimes assertive signatures of American hop varieties. Look for: Citra: heavy citrus aroma, fruity flavor; Chinook: grapefruit, resinous pine; Simcoe: dry, piney; and Mosaic: earthy and mildly floral, with notes of sweet citrus and spice.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 8.70%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops: Citra, Chinook, Simcoe, Mosaic
Malts: Two-Row
Judges Review
By Nelson Crowle
Judges Ratings 95
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Pouring a brilliantly clear gold with a nice poofy head of tiny ivory bubbles, the initial aroma is grassy with some pine notes, grapefruit, and a bit of bready character to hold up the substantial hops. The first sip brings piney and grassy hops up front, light stone fruit and gooseberry mid-palate and a hint of garlic in the fairly dry, moderately bitter yet balanced finish. This beer has a medium body, really nice balance, medium carbonation, and a substantial alcohol warmth that is clean and not hot. It’s also crisp and very smooth – an excellent example of an East Coast-style Double IPA. Pour this in a snifter or tulip and sip it slowly – it will sneak up on you! I combined the beer (after evaluating) with lightly salted yellow pear tomatoes – yummy! This would also go well with a vegetable and bread cheese fondue.
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