Issue #21: Johnny Cask

Dogfish Head has pretty much mastered the India Pale Ale. Their most popular are what I refer to as the minute series. It consists of their flagships, 60 Minute IPA and 90 Minute IPA and the more limited 120 Minute IPA. The names come from the manner in which they are made, continually hopped for 60, 90 and 120 minutes respectively. A recent addition to this family is 75 Minute IPA. This is new to most of us as it was first bottled last year but was available on tap at Dogfish Head brewpubs and select other locations previously. This latest offering is a blend of 60 and 90 Minute IPA's, then dry-hopped and conditioned with fresh yeast and maple syrup. Needless to say, I was very anxious to see what this one was all about.

Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA - 7.5% ABV
IPA
Limited Release (Jan/Feb and Jul/Aug)
750 ml Dogfish Head bomber poured into a goblet
Bottled 2012H (Aug)

Appearance - Pours a hazy, honey-like color with a thick, frothy, nearly white head that lingers and slowly fades into a soapy puddle. Excellent lacing the whole way through.

Aroma - Very prominent through the pour. Floral and strong smell of sweet fruits. In the glass it's bursting with the scent of candied oranges, some booze and maybe a hint of oak in there too.

Taste - Not as sweet as I was expecting but very nice. More grapefruit than oranges but the two flavors mesh together very well here.

Mouthfeel - Nice carbonation and body, slightly sticky, very pleasant.

Overall - My expectations for this beer went back and forth. When I had it I was expecting good but not great. This one didn't meet my expectations, it completely obliterated them. Unfortunately I only bought one of these but would be more than happy to have a whole case. This beer was absolutely fantastic in every way. This is a must have and one that I cannot wait to have again.
Overall 5/5 Style 5/5

Drink On,

Dan