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Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 160 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA is a continuously hopped Imperial IPA where fresh hops are added every minute during the 90-minute boil, creating a complex and evolving flavor profile. This bold ale delivers a perfect balance of intense hop bitterness, citrus aromatics, and a smooth malt backbone that supports its impressive alcohol content.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a bright, light tan head that exhibits strong retention. The beer displays vigorous carbonation with a cascading effervescence typical of well-crafted Imperial IPAs. The color intensity reflects the substantial malt backbone supporting this high-ABV brew.

deep amberbright tan headexcellent claritywell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive pine and resinous hop character, with pronounced citrus aromatics that suggest grapefruit and lemon zest. Underlying the hop intensity, subtle malt sweetness and a touch of alcohol warmth emerge, creating a complex and inviting aromatic profile. The continuous hopping technique produces layers of fresh hop volatility throughout.

pinecitrusresinousfresh hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with intense hop bitterness and resinous character that commands attention, followed by tropical and citrus notes that evolve across the mid-palate. A full-bodied, smooth malt foundation provides essential balance and sweetness to support the aggressive 90 IBUs, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The alcohol warmth integrates seamlessly, adding complexity without harshness.

intense bitternessresinoustropical citrusfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is characteristically dry with a lingering, persistent bitter aftertaste that showcases the signature continuous-hop complexity. The bitterness gradually fades but leaves a pleasant resinous pine impression that encourages another sip.

lingering bitternessdry finishresinous aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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