As you may be able to tell by the increasing number of beers of theirs that I review, I am a fan of Grand Teton Brewing. They were the first Idaho beer I ever consumed (Bitch Creek was the flavor). They have been putting out some really quality beers and are worth noting.
Last week I was able to try the Lost Continent Double IPA in two forms. The first was their cellar reserve (aged in oak barrels, I believe) on tap at a restaurant and the second was via a bottle to a glass.
When I hear Double IPA I assume it is going to be super hoppy and in the realm of an Imperial IPA. This was surprisingly one of the smoothest IPAs I have ever had. It had a perfect blend of the bitterness of hops and a fruity (in a good way) taste. This beer was such a delicate blend and worked so well with itself I was surprised and didn’t want to stop drinking. This is a beer I would give to people thinking about trying Pale Ales. And at 8% ABV it isn’t a weak beer.
http://www.grandtetonbrewing.com