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Dale's Double IPA

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Pine, citrus, peach and melon swirl together in the aroma and carry into the first sip. Flavors of fruit and graham cracker follow, with a medium-bodied sweetness and balancing bitterness. At 9% ABV it is hopped with El Dorado, Nelson Sauvin and Talus. On the taproom lists in Brevard and Longmont, the beer appears as Double Dale's.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachfruitypiney
peach
fruity
piney
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with a striking blend of pine resin and citrus peel, immediately followed by distinct peach and melon notes that add a juicy fruitiness.
also:bready,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dale's Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Dale's Double IPA presents a bright golden-amber color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that forms a tight lace along the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence that reflects the beer's energetic character.

golden-amberclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a striking blend of pine resin and citrus peel, immediately followed by distinct peach and melon notes that add a juicy fruitiness. Nelson Sauvin and El Dorado hops contribute tropical and stone-fruit aromatics that layer seamlessly, creating an inviting and complex bouquet without any harsh alcohol heat at 9% ABV.

pine, citrus, peachtropical fruitstone fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with ripe peach and melon, followed by a subtle graham cracker sweetness that provides body and balance. The medium structure carries a measured bitterness of 60 IBU that complements rather than overwhelms the fruit profile, with hoppy resin notes resolving into a dry, lingering finish.

peach, melongraham crackerbalanced bitternessmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the piney bitterness gradually subsiding to leave a subtle fruitiness and a whisper of resin on the palate. The moderate alcohol presence provides warmth without harshness, ending the experience on a refreshing note.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

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

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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.

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