Double Jack Double IPA by Firestone Walker

Double Jack Double IPA by Firestone Walker is a 9.5% Imperial/Double IPA. The mega deuce of citrus. So I have had a lot of different IPAs in the past. Some only quite the difference in flavors as others. So what makes this IPA well, different than others? Well that is the challenge about tasting these beers. You run into issues where stuff starts to taste very similarly as the others and you try to find what is different from the others to at least be like…this kicks as because…such and such. So let’s see, lets start off with the basics. It definitely has the citrus, grapefruit, piney and grassy taste. This is the second time I try this beer so let’s see. I have no idea what blue basil is as stated in on the description of the beer. There is this minty herbal taste to it though as well as the sweet tangerine, vanilla, and caramel. This combinations is probably what masks the alcohol well in this IPA. Sure sweeter and fruity as well as fragrant than most IPAs

Original Review:
Firestone Brewing Double Jack IPA is a stronger version of the Union Jack IPA in terms of flavor and alcohol. The strength comes from the delicious bitter sweet hops as well as the 9.5% ABV although the alcohol is well covered. This is one of those beers that stays with you for a while. Citrus flavor like grapefruit,, malty earthy notes and grassy flavors of herbal blue basil through and through. Not a bad IPA and a better choice than the Union if available. Of course, moderation is a must as this is better enjoyed that way 🙂

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