Great Lakes Brewing Company – Chillwave Double IPA

Great Lakes Brewing Company – Chillwave Double IPA

Double IPA
BJCP Style: 14C. Imperial IPA
ABV: 9.4
IBU: 80
Bottle
Best By Date: 6/5/15
Tasting on: 3/27/15
Glass: Snifter

Aroma: Overtones of grapefruit and citrus hops. Undertones of dank and pine hops with mild honey-like sweetness and slight medicinal notes. 9/10

Appearance: Deep copper with an off-white head. Excellent clarity. 9/10

Flavor: Hop bitterness in the beginning is balanced by a sweet middle. The sweetness continues in the end where citrus hops show up. Citrus and bitterness linger for quite a while on fading sweetness in the aftertaste. 17.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with low carbonation. Minor alcohol. 8/10

Overall Impression: A sweeter Imperial IPA that focuses less on hops and bitterness while still having enough to satisfy. 45/50

Final Score: 89%