Craft Circa: 1996
Style: Imperial IPA
ABV: 9.5%
IBUs: 100
Notables: Year round double IPA.
Label: It’s not their best, but still pretty good. Should we expect anything else from 3 Floyds? It’s another flamboyant, effective label.
Overall: It has an initial bite similar to that of Jon Voight. You think to yourself: OK, these 22 ounces are not going to be a relaxing stroll in the park. It’s going to be more of a Space Mountain kind of ride, hitting you fast and often with unexpected turns and drops. However, as you are bracing yourself for the next dip, the brew starts to smooth out, and become quite pleasant. Not that I am any expert by any means, but this beer is one of the more complex ones I have come across. The bottom line though is that it is a strong finisher, and the more you consume it, the more you want of it. It’s a very solid beer. Hops all over the place, full flavored, a malty backbone, and a voyage that will leave you wanting to get back in line for another spin.
Imperial IPA, is basically a double IPA. Breaking it down, Imperial is defined as an empire. The Yankees of IPAs if you will, wanting more, taking more, buying more, incorporating more… you get the idea. It’s basically more of everything…. and that explains the wild ride. I’m just thankful I was tall enough TO ride and enjoy the trip.
Imagine if they served this at the Epcot American Pavilion instead of Budweiser. At 9.5%, we’d all be singing it’s a small word after all.
Acquisition: 22 oz. - $12
Windfall: The "it's a small world" attraction was first designed for the 1964 New York World's Fair and later moved to the Disneyland Resort in California along with 3 other attractions, including Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (which became part of the Hall of Presidents) and the Carousel of Progress. ~ Disney.com
~gY
Brewery: 3 Floyds Brewing LLC
Locale: Munster, IN
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