Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

As we continue on our exploration of India Pale Ales, we come to Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Remember when, during yesterday's beer reviews, I bemoaned the bastardizing of the term "India Pale Ale" by calling virtually anything an IPA ? Well I can say with all confidence that 60 Minute IPA is fully worthy of the name. A 6.0% ABV and a rockin' 60 IBUs are all the receipts that it needs to claim the title.

With the high bitterness level (SIXTY IBUs!) there is an obvious, yet surprisingly, not an overwhelming hop character. It's there, but it isn't taking the enamel off of your teeth. The pour is the hue of ripe pineapple, with a hefty three-finger cumulo-nimbus head. And there's a lot of hoppy variety, There's some sweet pine, there's citrus, there's even a little generic floral. The citrus leans toward lemony, with a little grapefruit sneaking up from around the corner. I'd pair this with some broiled salmon, or maybe even some hard cheese and honey crisp apples. Good stuff! 7.5/10 on the IGB IPA scale.