Gilgamesh Doug Firocious

Description

A big bold classic double IPA from Salem, Oregon. The Doug Ferocious pours a deep amber color with a healthy dose of smooth, slightly fruity caramel malt that gives a certain balance to the resinous, piney herbal hop bill. Heavily bitter and pushing the 9% AVB mark, this beer still remains highly drinkable as the the sweeter, fuller malt backbone helps temper the aggressive hops. A throw back to a time when C-hops were all the rage and craft beer was pushing IBU’s to ridiculous extremes and a reminder that, with a little balance, even these hop bombs could be exceptionally, even dangerously drinkable.