howyoubrewin
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I know that this isn't a homebrew beer but for anyone who is a hop head like me this beer is a must try.
This IPA although sold as Tesco own is in fact brewed by brewdog and for anyone who isn't familiar with their beers, they produce the most incredible range of beers and they take great pleasure in hopping their beers to the hilt! Tesco double IPA is no different. At 9.2% abv it packs a punch but is reasonably priced at £1.99 per 330ml bottle. It is a rich copper colour that pours nicely,although the head doesn't stick around probably due to the alcohol content which also means no lacing in the glass.Not a big deal. In the nose dept it smacks you in the face the minute you crack the bottle. They have definitely doubled the hop profile of this beer! you get a floral whiff of new age hops thats become synonimous with brewdog beers like their punk ipa and jackhammer. Taste wise it is intense! A malty mouthful and you guessed it.. hop bomb! A real sharp bitterness to it too with the hop profile.
I conclude by urging you to descend on your nearest Tesco and seek out this beer! It will be nestled unassuming on a shelf in the world beer section probably being overlooked due to the Tesco's own label pasted on it but look closer and you'll see the emblem every hophead recognises.
Happy hunting brewers!
This IPA although sold as Tesco own is in fact brewed by brewdog and for anyone who isn't familiar with their beers, they produce the most incredible range of beers and they take great pleasure in hopping their beers to the hilt! Tesco double IPA is no different. At 9.2% abv it packs a punch but is reasonably priced at £1.99 per 330ml bottle. It is a rich copper colour that pours nicely,although the head doesn't stick around probably due to the alcohol content which also means no lacing in the glass.Not a big deal. In the nose dept it smacks you in the face the minute you crack the bottle. They have definitely doubled the hop profile of this beer! you get a floral whiff of new age hops thats become synonimous with brewdog beers like their punk ipa and jackhammer. Taste wise it is intense! A malty mouthful and you guessed it.. hop bomb! A real sharp bitterness to it too with the hop profile.
I conclude by urging you to descend on your nearest Tesco and seek out this beer! It will be nestled unassuming on a shelf in the world beer section probably being overlooked due to the Tesco's own label pasted on it but look closer and you'll see the emblem every hophead recognises.
Happy hunting brewers!