Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Drake's Brewing Company Jolly
Roger Imperial Dark IPA. I think by now
anyone reading this blog knows that I’m a Drake’s fan and since I’m an East Bay
resident I really enjoy supporting their efforts (OK, OK…drinking their beer). This is another review that’s been on hold
and I’m finally getting around to it.
Unfortunately you may not be able to find a Jolly Roger Imperial Dark
IPA since each year Drake’s Brewing changes up the offering.
Appearance: Pours a very dark brown, nearly black with a
huge tan head and loads of sticky lacing on the glass.
Aroma: Huge hop presence, pine and citrus with scents reminiscent
of a stout – roasted malts, chocolate and coffee. Smells rich!
Taste: Very hop forward with pine, citrus and tropical
fruits, but balanced nicely with richness of the malt profile – roasted,
caramel and chocolate. Very smooth!
Overall: Although the style isn’t something I would tend to
gravitate towards, I really enjoyed Drake's Brewing Company Jolly Roger
Imperial Dark IPA. With a ton of flavors
dancing around my palate and incredible balance I completely enjoyed this
offering from Drake’s. At 8.75% ABV a 22
was just about right for me on this. Come
November we’ll have to see what they’ve got up their sleeves.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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