110K+OT batch #3
The thing I’m quickly learning about Cigar City with the two beers I’ve had from them, throw out all your preconceived notions and put on your driving gloves for a ride. This time up is Cigar City’s 110k+OT, batch #3. Batch #3 diverges from batch #1 and #2 and dives into the world of big IPA.
Gotta thank my new friend in Florida, Phil whom some of you may know as @DosBeerigos. We recently traded some locals and homebrews (Phil makes a mean Passion fruit IPA). Hopefully he’ll send me the recipe, Hint, Hint! Phil sent me up what I’ve heard are some great cigar City brews, the 110K=OT will be my first Victim, MUHAHAHA!
So, here’s the low down on this beer, 10% abv Double IPA and a buck ten on the IBU front, what would you expect with those numbers? I was thing I would get this monstrous American IPA, that blasted me with some intense hops and then ripped the enamel off my teeth. But what was the first thing I mention, throw away what you think you are going to get with these beers. What do I get a massive malt bomb! The malt in this beer completely engulfs you. While the malt sucker punches your, the hops pick right up and slaps you. This beer is a back and for between good and… um… good’er, because the isn’t any evil, just goodness!
My only real complaint with this beer is that it poured a bit flat, I had to give it a big hard pour down the middle to get a decent head on the beer to release it’s wonderful aroma.
Here is my one word review on the beer -> Yummy!
I’m looking forward the bottle of Hunahpu’s and the Humador IPA aged on cedar! Keep it coming Cigar City, you guys are going to start giving the Bruery and Dogfish Head a run for their money with wonderfully crafted unique beers.
Phil told me he sent you this one and I was waiting to see what you thought. The malt really catches you off guard but I really enjoyed it too. It’s something different from all the hop bomb DIPAs out there. Glad you enjoyed it too and hope you enjoy those other CCB goodies.
@Mike, I just now need to get Phil to send me his Passion Fruit IPA recipe 🙂 I love malty IPA’s with American Hops, probably my favorite way to have this style. I’m not a fan of the huge bitterness with out the malts. Looking forward to the cedar IPA, have you had it Mike?
Sounds delicious. I love my hops, but without a solid malt base your only getting half the prize. If only Cigar City distributed to Minnesota. Nice photos, they make me want to sip this brew even more. Cheers!
I loved Phil’s Passion IPA. The tea was a little up front too much at first but it mellowed out over a couple weeks and was really nice.
I have had the Humidor IPA and enjoyed it. It’s like nothing you’ve ever had before. Here was my review.
http://www.mikelovesbeer.com/archives/2010/03/19/humidor-series-jai-alai-ipa/
IN the disorganized craziness of my life, Phil did send me the Passion Fruit IPA recipe a couple weeks ago. Sorry, Phil. It’s a good beer, looking forward to making it!
The camps seem very divided down here in FL on batch #3
Personally, I loved it. The balance was super 🙂
I was over at New Beer yesterday and saw only 3 left on the shelf – should have picked one up!
My favorite IPA from CCB though is there mango IPA – awesome.