Firestone Walker hails from Paso Robles, Ca. They've been operating since 1996 and they make some terrific beer. The Double Jack is FW's Imperial IPA.The beer is pale golden and crystal clear. It has a thick white head with good lacing. The aroma is all hop, with floral and spicy notes.
On the palate there are lemon and orange notes. There's a little hop flavor and a LOT of hop bitterness. The body is big enough to balance out the big bitter punch. There is also a definite detectable alcohol flavor; not surprising with an ABV of 9.5%
I think this is a good strong IPA, but I don't find it especially well rounded.
7 out of 10.
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