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Double IPA Smackdown Part 2!

After my last post on Double IPAs I have noticed a bunch more that seem to have either slipped through my first netting, or have come out more recently.  I figured that this would be a good time to burn through several of them before the hop character fades, so here goes! 

The Illinois:  This is a newer double IPA from one of my old favorites Goose Island.  I’ll admit I have been a little twitchy about the brand since it was bought out by AB-Inbev, but they continue to put out good quality beers.  I’ve posted about the brewpub and my personal history with that in the past.  This one clocks in at 9% ABV and 95 IBU.  I bought this fresh at The Four Firkins and served it in a Goose Island pint glass.
Aroma:  Sweet malt with a hint of grain.  Fruity with a combination of navel orange and lemon atop a light caramel.  A slight grassy aroma as it warms.
Appearance:  Deep gold to almost copper, this is a darker version than typical.  Fine white head that fades quickly.  Excellent clarity that ma …

Source: JABlog: A Minnesota-Centric Beer Blog

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