Breckenridge 471 Double IPA: Hoppy? Brother, 471 IPA Redefines Hoppy

Double IPA 9.2% ABV

Brewed by Breckenridge Brewery, Denver, Colorado

Notes: 70 IBUs (International Bittering Unit). Brewed with Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe, Fuggles hops.

Background: 471 is a small batch, limited edition ale that was created by the Breckenridge 

Brewmaster to separate the weak from the strong.

Appearance: It pours a clear copper color with about a ¼ inch of head. Pretty good head retention throughout the beer.  

Aroma: Pretty strong hop aroma. You get a hint of orange citrus in the scent. Overall a pretty balanced aroma.

Taste: You get a huge kick of hop up front. After the original hoppiness, you get a pretty sweet finish. There is also a hint of citrus. Overall a pretty well balanced flavor. Very smooth for the high ABV and IBU.

Overall: I would rate this beer an 80/100. It’s a pretty good beer overall. Very smooth and sweet to mask the high ABV. At first sample it’s hard to tell it is a Double IPA. I would drink it again, however, it would not be my first choice in Double IPA’s. 

-Braden & Jon