Fresh Review of Flying Dog Double Dog Pale Ale:
This beer was served from a 12 oz. bottle into a tulip glass.

Appearance: The beer is a beautiful caramel/copper color with about a single finger of head. The 

Aroma: Double Dog has a very strong aroma. The crystal malt in the beer is very prominent in the smell, and although some hops are present, the heavy malt aroma is almost more reminiscent of an American Barleywine (reminds me of Lagunitas Gnarlywine) than an Imperial IPA. That being said, the smell is pretty amazing and still has enough hops to sting the nostrils a little bit.
 
Flavor: Strong caramel malt flavors mixed with a healthy dose of floral hop flavor on the front of the beer. This is followed by a bit of alcohol mixed in with even heavier hop and malt flavors on the mid palate. Finally the finish is smooth with a wonderful mix of malt and hops to close out the beer. The hop profile on this beer is very floral and resiny, as opposed to citrusy, and the balance between caramel malt flavors and the bite of the hops is nearly perfect, except for in the mid-palate, which is maybe just a bit too harsh
Mouthfeel: The beer is smooth overall, a little heavy, with a small amount of carbonation cutting through all of the complex flavors within the beer. It is a pretty common feel for a DIPA, and considering the strength (both ABV and flavor-wise) of the beer, I think it is still deliciously drinkable.

Overall this is a fantastic DIPAs and is one of my favorite year round imperials. It may not quite belong among the ranks of HopSlam, Pliny the Elder or Arctic Panzer Wolf, and other stellar to great Imperial IPAs, but for the price it is certainly a worthy beer along the likes of Lenny’s RIPA by Hebrew.

Recently, I was blessed and had some company over and we tasted some very nice beer. Starting from the left was this past years vintage of Three Floyds Behemoth, Founders Bolt Cutter, Jack's abbey Framming Hammer Barrel Aged, Three Floyds Tiberian Inquisitor, Jack's abbey hoponius union, Kuhnhen 4D Bourbon Barrel Aged, and Maine Brewing Co. King Titus. Now, this was over a healthy period of time and shared with multiple people so no worries all was in enjoyed and appreciated. I think the stars of the show were the 4D, and the Framming hammer. However, I will give the unique medal of the night out to the Inquisitor. Every single one of those beers where a great treat and if you happen upon any do not hesitate to pick it up. Cheers and happy brewing!

I received this wonderful boon from a friend out in Maine. I will be returning the wonderful favor with some local goodies of my own. The concept of this beer is exciting. A brewery that specializes in lagers and however the need for the ridiculous hop content of an IPA compels a placement in their brew schedule. I think that might speak about what the craft drinker is demanding now a days. After all, who doesn't love their bitterly blessed brewed beverages. 

Appearance: Pale gold to a slight orange center, with a medium low sized white head showing good lacing and retention.

Aroma: Orange peel, citrus, resin, and pine. The malt in this thing is far in the background and all I pick up is some crazy west coast style hopping. I could go further into this and say is smells reminiscent of a fine orange and cognac liqueur with some more balance, spice, and contrast.

Flavor (my favorite part): Full and juicy with hop character, I can't help but say, it tastes like I just stuck a hop farm in my mouth and I mean that in a good way. The resin, the citrus, the pine, and the slight earthy spice, combine to form a mouthwatering sensation that make you want to drink more and more. All this is followed by a good finish and crisp malt taste that only top notch laggering can achieve.

Mouthfeel: It has a full mouthfeel with a slight carbonation tinge, leaving with a crisp and exceptionally dry but juicy finish.

Now this was a treat I just wish I had a keg of this in my house because it is one of those beers that are quenching and exciting.

All that sits before me is a boon. Gifted by a man as big and kind as they grow in the great state of Missouri..... Must be something in the moonshine they feed the kids.  Thank you Bryan Siddle of Crown Valley for this one. This is a Moonshine sitting at 90 proof and barrel aged for 18 months with a bit of a twist, and I like twists. So let's get down to brass tax and dig into this baby.

Appearance: Pale straw gold with decent size leggings.  Not the 160 proof like Mama use to make but still pretty.

Aroma: Straw, mint, light vanilla notes with almost a rye bread like character. You can tell this is a young whisky but I like how it is developing.

Flavor: Heavy cinnamon, nutmeg, I mean heavy with a chewy rye bread, and almost dark cocoa and almond like flavor to it. Oak is a minor player in this game but the flavor of the whiskey is big, bold, and quite delightful.

Mouthfeel: Light tannin strike upfront, sitting heavy on the tongue with and oil like body, and finishes mellow and warm.

My thanks again Bryan, I am going to get my self some fine tobacco and enjoy this true Missouri style in Michigan! Cheers!

What I have here is a single barrel selection from the Heaven Hill distilleries. I tasted this at about 140 proof first when selecting the barrel. I remember it being very sweet with hefty heat (stop rhyming I meant it) with gobs and gobs of dried fruit, very little char character and a big full body. Let's give it a go cut down to 94 proof and I am assuming it has gone through some sort of filtering process because I do not see little char flakes rolling around in it. Elijah Craig 12 year usually runs around 25$ for a 750ml. However it will be the blended bourbon which is still a great value nonetheless.

Poured into a brandy snifter do to the fact I lost my only whisky snifter.
Appearance: Light cooper and straw golden around the edges. Legs are slow and straight coming down the sides with a gentle swirl.
Aroma: Sweet corn and caramel vanilla fill my nose with a solid alcohol presence, some light charring and almost a candied browned sugar aroma. Delightfully showing a true balanced bourbon.
Flavor: Oak up front with corn and almost a mixture of wheat and light rye character.  The fruit is apparent showing oranges,  candied apples, and rine, and a very distinctive drawn finish filled with charred oak and light tongue tannin. 
Mouthfeel: It is full and warming front to finish and definitely dry, even with all the fruit and sweet flavors I taste.
Overall: I do not know for the life of me why Elijah Craig sticks to a blended bourbon, the complexities and overall wonder of the single barrel is absolutely fantastic!