Dogfish Head Squall IPA
Style: Double IPA
Alc./Vol.: 9%
Rating: 4.5/5.0
This bottle was given to me by some good friends, Gary and Susan, for my 30′th birthday last week. I actually hadn’t heard of Squall IPA before, but as a big fan of Dogfish Head beer in general, I was excited to try it out. The ale is light copper in color and has a deep floral aroma full of hops. Compared to Dogfish’s 90 Minute IPA, the Squall has a more sour fruit taste, less carbonation (due to natural fermentation) and a thicker mouthfeel. In other words, this beer is richer, tastier, and more complex. Given the high alcohol content, one might expect a bit more ‘sting’, but Squall is delightfully smooth. This is one of the more unique IPA’s I’ve had in quite some time: I highly recommend treating yourself!
