Day 258: High Five!

Name: High Five!

Brewer: Dugges Ale (Landvetter, Sweden)

Classification: American IPA

Alcohol: 7.5%

Thoughts: My friend Greg, the same one that did a Guest Post on Lapin Kulta, has been living in Finland for almost 3 years now. If you are unaware Finland is next to Sweden and to most Americans it is basically the same thing. Well, he told me that the Swedish culture loves American beer. I mean like Miller Lite and bullshit like that. So, it is no surprise to me that there is a company that makes an American IPA. The surprise is that it is a craft brew company and that it is very good beer. High Five pours a brash hazy copper color with a moustache-like, white head. The remarkable aroma has a bit of skunk in it, but after that it is just loads of dank hops, sweet malts and wonderful toasted grain. It is one of those smells that goes straight to the brain and overwhelms the olfactory nerves. The flavor is similar to the smell because it too starts with a bit of skunk, but it is soon forgotten as sunshiny hops, grassy notes, and a bulging pocket of sweetness irrupt on your palate. The oily, almost syrupy-like feel to the beer makes you realize you are drinking something with substance and guile. This is one flavorful beer. I recommend this to everyone and everything! Sincerely one of the most interesting beers I have had on the blog!

Rating: 92/100