Founders Double Trouble Imperial IPA (2012 Batch) | Beer Geek Nation Beer Reviews Episode 290

[ebone1988]

Having this beer on Thursday with a buddy of mine, been looking forward to it!

[BeerGeekNation]

@ebone1988 Its one of the best dipa's on the market. Enjoy it!

[JordonGB]

You are indeed the best Beer reviewer on YouTube. Your whole review was on point. Love your reviews keep doing your thing!

[BeerGeekNation]

@JordonGB Thanks man I really appreciate that! Cheers

[gopher401]

I personally prefer Hopslam myself. I got the onion and didn't care for that too much. Also that that same oniony bitterness from the Devil Dancer last time I had it. 

[BeerGeekNation]

@gopher401 Yeah its really a matter of preference between the two beers. Devil Dancer had a massive onion component to it this year for sure

[phil1sps]

I am so glad I am in Michigan and I can get this readily. It does get over-shadowed quite a bit from Hopslam, but I really like this beer. I love the crisp finish, but it is a little deceptive at 9.4%. Going to enjoy the game tomorrow and drink a couple of these. Keep the great reviews coming! Cheers!

[BeerGeekNation]

@phil1sps I agree 100% with that. I think if this one were released during the summer or some other time then Hopslam it would be a lot more popular. Lucky for us its not i guess haha

[Rustocaps]

so glad my buddy down in MA just picked up 2 4packs for me... its sooooooo freaking good!

[BeerGeekNation]

@Rustocaps that is a great friend!! You owe him haha

[ssab4200]

This is a great DIPA! It's not as popular as Hopslam here in Chicago but that's ok. That just means there will be more left over for me to buy. Have u done a review on Lagunitas Sucks yet? That's another one of my favorites right now...it smells and tastes amazing.

[BeerGeekNation]

@ssab4200 Yeah its unfortunate it gets lost in the Hopslam shuffle because I think its just as good if not better. And yeah I reviewed Lagunitas Sucks a few episodes ago just search for Beer Geek Nation lagunitas Sucks

[sturttv]

I haven't had this year's yet but this has always been my favorite imperial IPA. Still awaiting it's arrival in KY.

[BeerGeekNation]

@sturttv Its an amazing beer! Worth the wait!

[sturttv]

@BeerGeekNation We FINALLY got it (1/6/12 batch) in KY this week. Pretty sure we're the last ones in the country. Yeah Beer House Distributors! It's damn good ... as usual.

[BeerGeekNation]

@sturttv Nice! The good news is this beer holds up really well. Still fresh even though its a month old for sure

[SudsY1979]

Think they will ship me some to Canada? ; P

[BeerGeekNation]

@SudsY1979 I doubt it man :(

[makememahsammich87]

Everytime I see your videos...you get me so giddy for payday...LOL

[BeerGeekNation]

@makememahsammich87 hahah tell your wallet im sorry :)

[makememahsammich87]

@BeerGeekNation it forgives you!

[amorph1ss]

this is the best double IPA available in a bottle.  amazing stuff!

[BeerGeekNation]

@amorph1ss Yeah its one of my favorites for sure. Very under rated as well if you ask me

[NYRfan4ever]

This easily is one of the best DIPA's I have ever had. As soon as this came in last week i picked up a few four packs. Cheers Chris!! Great review as always.

[BeerGeekNation]

@NYRfan4ever Agreed its one I always try to pick up when it gets released

[jbrind00]

Founders and Bells are my two favorite breweries.

This is a great DIPA. I've had about a case of it this year.

I love how hoppy it is at 9.4%. Too many imperial/double IPAs are too sweet and bready.

But I must say I do prefer Hopslam and Lagunitas Sucks.

[BeerGeekNation]

@jbrind00 I think its all a matter of tastes really. Your not going to go wrong with and of those 3 beers.

[bobottobob]

D-Licious!

[BeerGeekNation]

@bobottobob Agreed!

[fishingmagnet77]

went to founders last Friday. It's really good off the tap. Backwoods bastard was great as well.

[BeerGeekNation]

@fishingmagnet77 Love Backwoods Bastard!

[GrotesqueKevin]

I live in southern California, and why does it seem like that all the crazy double IPA come from other places I can't get beers from? : (

[BeerGeekNation]

@GrotesqueKevin hahah the grass is always greener on the other side ;) You guys have a mazing year rounds IPA's. We just chime in with our epic seasonals haha

[DireAxis]

Think I'll pick up two of the four packs, IIRC it was already on shelves for a bit of time already.

[BeerGeekNation]

@DireAxis Get it as fresh as you can and then refridge it!

[torch357]

bought this and hopslam in the same trip to the store. happy as can be. not going to compare the two, just going to enjoy them both :D slow's bbq in detroit usually has this on draft btw, for those michigan viewers. get amazing bbq, and amazing beer.

[BeerGeekNation]

@torch357 Yeah both beers are epic and bring something different to the table. Its really hard to compare beers on this level

[PbNAphasia]

This beer is awesome, I went through my 4-pack already. Hopefully I can find another one local.

[BeerGeekNation]

@PbNAphasia I actually split a case of it this year with a friend so hopefully im set for a while

[StumpyJoeJr]

Daniel was going to send me this batch but he said it didn't live up to the draft version. Maybe next time it is released he'll send me a bottle.

[BeerGeekNation]

@StumpyJoeJr I had both a bottle and a draft on Saturday and I could tell absolutely no difference between the 2. I think this years actually has a lot more hop bite to it then last years did

[FSVR54]

awesome beer, wish I could get founders here

[BeerGeekNation]

@FSVR54 Yeah im pretty lucky to be able to get all of their stuff. They have yet to dissapoint

[mrgrimviking]

That artwork on the label is so good. I've only ever had the Backwoods Bastard but I know this brewery produces quality brews. This sounds absolutely sublime. Great review and made me jealous as hell, Cheers Chris.

[BeerGeekNation]

@mrgrimviking Backwoods Bastard is a fantastic beer. All of their artwork is really solid as well. Cheers!

[76EJG]

I got this and their Imperial Stout, Friday night. It was a REALLY good weekend.

[BeerGeekNation]

@76EJG Nice! Both amazing beers

[kevinpetruzielo]

Nice review , one of my favorite DIPAs. Cheers

[BeerGeekNation]

@kevinpetruzielo One of mine as well.

[Wingfan13]

Great beer but I still like Hopslam better. Without ever having Kern Citra or Headdy Topper Hopslam is still my favorite DIPA. Nice review

[BeerGeekNation]

@Wingfan13 For me I like this on just as much as Hopslam and more then Citra of Heady

[CheertoBeers]

I'm going to have to try this in the bottle version this year! The tap version was good but not amazing

[BeerGeekNation]

@CheertoBeers I just had the tap version on Saturday and loved it

[vandercocky]

One of my favorite beers.

[BeerGeekNation]

@vandercocky Mine too. Just fantastic stuff

[pesky716]

I far prefer Hopslam or Abrasive, to Double Trouble. Just one man's opinion.

[BeerGeekNation]

@pesky716 Yeah when the beers is at the level of those others its really splitting hairs as to which one is best. All of them are awesome