Color: 15 SRM
Bitterness: 90 IBU
Availability: Limited Release in kegs and 22oz. Bottles. First of the Karl’s Coastal Reserve Series.
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BIG BARREL
DOUBLE IPA
Karl’s Coastal Reserve
When we kicked-off this series of intense hoppy beers, we wanted to go big. Imported New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops provide a vibrant tropical aroma that raises eyebrows and expectations. Aggressive amounts of Warrior and Ahtanum hops produce an assertive bitterness that stands out against a firm malt backbone. Balanced even at 90 IBUs, Big Barrel leaves a considerable first impression that serves as a prelude of things to come.
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“Big Barrel Double IPA has a huge hop aroma, slightly floral and definitely fruity with no hints of pine…this is a great beer.”
-Jeff Hammet, San Diego Beer Blog
“The big hop aroma and taste should satisfy most hopheads, while the fruity Nelson Sauvin hops and big malt backbone make this easily drinkable by those that typically shy away from hoppy beers.”
- Jeff Hammet, San Diego Beer Blog
“Big Barrel Double IPA is an extremely hoppy IPA. Made with hops imported from New Zealand, Big Barrel Double IPA has a distinct grapefruit aroma, citrusy flavor, and bitter finish. Pair Big Barrel Double IPA with a tangy bleu cheese to tame the bitterness and notice the beer’s more “earthy tones”.”
-Dan O’Brien, LA’s The Place
“Smells of freshly macerated ruby red grapefruit, mint, faint pineapple, and mangos…the flavors really unfold with each sip…stays juicy even while the hops pummel the taste buds. Hop character is in your face—or ours, rather—it all makes for a very good Double IPA.” –The Alstrom brothers, Beer Advocate Magazine
