Day 322: Detour Double IPA

Name: Detour Double IPA

Brewer: Uinta Brewing Co. (Salt Lake City, UT)

Classification: Imperial IPA

Alcohol: 9.5%

Thoughts: Uinta's Crooked Line Series is back at it again! This time I have their Imperial IPA, Detour Double IPA. This is supposedly a big, bold IPA with lots of hops and flavor. Let's see how it plays out.  The pour is a dark, murky copper color with a big, fluffy head that leaves strands of bubbles down the glass. The nose is extremely herbal with lots of leafy greens and piney hops creating an intense, heady smell. This thing quickly turns into a "sipper" because of its think, full body and intense feel. The alcohol is also to blame for this being a beer that needs some sips rather than a couple of gulps. It's intense! A thick, sweet caramelized punch hits you in the palate after the alcohol. The finish is desert dry and as bitter as a Kardashian! There is a problem. The hops just don't taste fresh. They seem a bit too dry and without the crispness that I expect form an Imperial IPA. Uinta still has something good here, but it's nothing special. 

Rating: 83/100