Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA Beer Review
June 9, 2008
I’ll start off by saying that I’ve never had an IPA styled beer before, and trying the Dogfish Head 60-Minute India Pale Ale would be my first sampling of this type of beer for The Brew Club.
Opening the beer and pouring it into my testing glass, the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA created a pretty big white foamy head that took quite some time to go down! The beer was a very light amber color, very clear throughout, and the lacing that was produced by the beer on the glass was considerable.
Even before I tasted the 60 Minute IPA, I could detect that this beer was going to be quite different than any other I had tried before. There was a very strong scent, almost earthy, maybe something like cedar or pine, I’m not sure really what it was, but it was strong! Is this a characteristic of this type of beer, or is it unique to the Dogfish Head variety? Only time will tell (or commenters, hopefully!)
The first taste of this beer was completely different than what I had expected for some reason. The Dogfish
Head 60 Minute IPA is what I would call a bitter brew! There was no burn to the beer, it was smooth in that sense, but wow is it bitter! This IPA also had a very long-lasting bitter aftertaste that I really did not enjoy too much.
I would say that the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is something of an acquired taste, and something of a curiosity that does stand out as different than most beers. However, In my opinion, the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is not something that the casual beer-drinker might enjoy that much!
I would be willing to try it, or other India Pale Ale varieties again in the future to see if the style grows on me, but for now I’ll pass on this beer. I know a lot of people really enjoy this beer, but it just didn’t push any buttons for me personally and I didn’t find it to be that enjoyable to drink.
Have you tried it? What do you think of the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA?
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Posted in 2 Star Reviews, Ales, All Brews Reviewed, American Beers, India Pale Ale
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July 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
This is actually in my fridge right now and is next up for my beer blog. I really like IPAs so I’m looking forwards to this one.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:50 am
Not tried that one but have you tried Deuchar’s IPA? It’s a beer from Edinburgh and is one of the best IPA’s around in my opinion.
http://www.caledonian-brewery.co.uk/ipa_home.html
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:47 am
The smell is pretty normal for IPAs. I had this last night and thought it was very good. Probably the best IPA I have had thus far.
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Like I mentioned, this was my first IPA, although I will try different IPAs in the future to see if the style grows on me. IPA seems like a very serious beer!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:29 am
This is one of my favorite beers. I usually don’t drink it in the summer time, but I love it in the winter.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:59 am
The clue is in the name Scott… IPA stands for India Pale Ale.
Hops (which add the bitterness to the brew) were orginally added to beers as a preservative; India Pale Ales had additional hops added so that the brew would survive the extended journey from Britain to our troops in India.
September 16th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
This variety is a good but not a great IPA. There is a strong floral aroma, but the bark does not live up to the bite. I am an avid IPA drinker and do enjoy this brew, but there are many better IPA varieties on the market. For example Dogfish Head makes 2 much more powerful versions of the IPA. 90 minute is my favorite IPA of all time, and packs a punch, with the abv being above 9. This it is also much more flavorful and bitter, definately an aquired taste.
September 26th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I do have to be in the mood for an IPA, but the Dogfish Head 60-minute is a fantastic beer. If anybody has the opportunity, try it on tap at the brewery.
As far as other IPAs go, Saranac’s Imperial IPA (8.5% ABV) is also very good, if you like IPAs, I’d recommend trying it.
November 4th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Did this guy only have 1? Everyone knows that the first 12 ounces just get your tongue warmed up for all that deliciousness!
November 4th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Yup, only had one, but as I had mentioned I would be willing to try it again or maybe one of the other IPA varieties mentioned. A lot of people really like this brew - the style just didn’t click for me at the time!
November 8th, 2008 at 5:57 am
The first one can be the only clean, clear and sober one. The presentation if you will.
The last one (of however many) only adds to the strength of the effect and the duration of the activity, not the clearity of the taste.
November 8th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Steve, that’s a great point you make. Very true.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:21 am
Try a Burning River Pale ale from Great Lakes Brewing. Very interesting. I found this on tap in a couple of locations in Ohio. Hoppy and good. I am an English pub bitter fan and I enjoyed this on tap and in the bottle.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:35 am
Don, thanks for the suggestion - If I see it in my area, I’ll give it a shot!