Great Divide Brewing hit the ground running when they opened in 1994 in Denver. Within three months of brewing their very first batch of beer, Great Divide was awarded a medal at the Great American Beer Festival. From the moment they opened their doors, Great Divide has thoroughly dedicated itself to making "big beers." Some of these progressive, bold offerings have included wood-aged beers, barleywines, smoked ales and double India pale ales.
Hercules Double IPA is not a brew for Joe Sixpack. It is malty, sweet, bitter, potent and aromatic. A veritable cornucopia for the senses, this double IPA is unforgiving and forceful. The brew pours a very dark orange color and has an ample, off-white head with good carbonation. Aromas of orange peel, toffee, spruce and hazelnut will attack your olfactory system. It has flavors of Tootsie Roll, grapefruit, caramel and a hint of toasted vanilla bean. It finishes sweet at first, but the spiciness from the hops dries out the finish. At 10% alcohol by volume and 85IBUs, Hercules packs a real knock-out punch. Without a doubt, Hercules is one of the very best double India pale ales in the world.
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