The 120 Minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, DE pours out a fairly cloudy, deep amber in color with a nice off white, almost tan head that dissipates to a film after a short while. On the nose I get big sweet grapefruit, pine, raisin, honey and a little alcohol. Syrupy in the mouth with a good dose of alcohol heat. Flavors of raisin, citrus bitterness, ripe grape, orange and a slight medicinal herbiness. Full bodied and potent. Some lacing. Good Carbonation. Warm, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish goes on forever and has a lot of sweetness to it. This truly is a classic beer in a league by itself that is very well made. Everyone should try it just for the experience.

12 ounce bottle, 21.00% ABV

The Hoppe Imperial Extra Pale Ale from Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood, NY pours out a golden amber in color with lovely clarity and a nice foamy white head that hangs on for a little while. On the nose there is a faint grapefruit rind intertwined with aromas of caramel, toffee and a little pine. Initially this is slightly bitter in the mouth then the caramel sweetness kicks in with some biscuity malt and mellows the hoppy bitterness but does not over power it. medium bodied. Very nice lacing. Decent carbonation. Slight oil to the mouthfeel. The finish is delicious with the hop bitterness being out lived by malty sweetness and even some floral notes too. A lovely, well made, well balanced Imperial Extra Pale Ale.

22 ounce bomber, 8.00% ABV

The Hoppin' To Heaven IPA from Hopping Frog Brewing Company in Akron, OH pours out a rusty amber color with a fair amount of cloud and an off white head that reduces to a film fairly quickly. On the nose I get a good deal of citrus with some pine, tea and malt. No noticeable sweetness in the aroma though. In the mouth I get a lot of earthy bitterness with some citrus tones, iced tea and not too much else. Nice lacing. Medium bodied. Good carbonation. Almost chalky, gritty mouthfeel. The finish is quite long with the bitterness and the tea flavors most prominent.

22 ounce bomber, 6.80% ABV

The Beast Grand Cru Ale, a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder, CO pours out a deep amber in color with some cloud and a thin, off white, almost tan head that dissipates quickly. On the nose you can smell sweet figs, raisin, some spice, almost a little hops and brown sugar. In the mouth the sweetness comes first along with fizz and then a medicinal, herby flavor with a little heat and raisins. Full bodied. Quite carbonated. Little to no lacing. Syrupy mouthfeel. The finish lasts forever with a herby sweetness I can still taste minutes later. It is a beast at 16.31% ABV and a definite sipper. I really enjoyed trying this beer from Avery Brewing Co.

12 ounce bottle, 16.31% ABV

Hop Juice from Two Brothers Brewing Company in Warrenville, IL pours out amber in color with nice clarity and a fluffy, off white head that hangs on for a little while. On the nose I get a lot of candied grapefruit and a little spice. In the mouth the hop bitterness is quite mellow at first and then slightly intensifies only to be subdued again by malt and toffee flavors. Medium bodied. Moderate carbonation. Nice lacing. Slight oil to the mouthfeel. The finish is pretty long and the hops give you one last kick. A very enjoyable Double IPA.

22 ounce bomber, 9.90% ABV