2 Hours

Well, I did it. Last night, with a few close friends, I opened one bottle of Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA. I followed Sam's instructions, and served it after letting it out of the fridge for about 30 minutes. It poured beautifully into a brandy snifter a wonderful gold with a very quickly dissipating head. I braced myself as the nose screamed of hops, but was taken aback by the massive amounts of malts. The grain bill cut through the bitterness and made rather sweet taste, followed by a very present alcohol warming. Since this one was bottled in 2011, I will keep the second one until at least late 2012 or longer if I can stand it. Be forewarned though, make sure you eat well when consuming this IPA, it will knock your socks off in a hurry. However, I must say that at $10 a bottle, it is definitely a must try and the recapped empty bottle now adorns the bookcase in the office. A one of a kind brew that is super malty, ridiculously hopped, and drinks like a liquor.