Hopworks Urban Brewery produces all their beers with "organic" malted barley. The DOA Deluxe is 6.9% alcohol by volume with 55 IBU's (international bittering units). It pours into a nice deep golden-brown color with great head retention. I was expecting some bitterness, but the rich malty flavor hides any attempt to bring out the hops. It feels very heavy and full-bodied on the tongue and makes for a very nice after dinner drink. I think this kind of beer would go great with some kind of hot sandwich like a Ruben, or a French Dip. So, next time you're in Portland, ride your bike over to the HUB and pick up a few for your friends, and me too! They'll also be kind enough to fill your growler for you. Aroma: 9/12 Appearance: 3/3 Flavor: 14/20 Mouthfeel: 4/5 Overall Impression: 7/10 Total: 37/50
I really wanted to taste more hops in this one, but the rich malty goodness really takes control of this beer which is why I didn't score the flavor higher than I did. The description on the bottle says, "This unique beer is a trifecta of bold flavors. Hops, malt and alcohol bully the taste buds on the organic playground while the monitor blows the whistle." If this is a "trifecta" then I would expect to taste the hops a bit more. I look forward to trying more beers from the HUB.
Any suggestions on what I should drink next? Leave a comment!
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