Founders Double Trouble 2xIPA

Growing up in the Janca household wasn't easy. I was grounded a lot, there were lots of things I was denied growing up (co-ed stage crew sleepovers), and I put up with lot of shit (11pm curfews and not being able to date until I was 16). My parents were strict and relentless in their discipline. But irregardless of all that, I did get one thing out of the deal of being a Janca daughter- I learned the appreciation of a really solid IPA.

Today's post is about the Founders Double Trouble Imperial IPA. For me, IPAs are a type of beer where I just kept drinking it until I eventually liked it. My dad always loved IPAs and I always want to be exactly like my dad, so I learned to love and appreciate the hops, bitterness and citrus notes that usually accompany a nice, golden IPA. I think I hated my first IPA (potentially Dogfish Head 60Min)- how could anyone like something that bitter? Totally left the worst feeling on my tongue and the worst aftertaste ever. But as time wore on and I drank more, and my knowledge expanded, I discovered Dogfish Head 90Min, Flying Dog Raging Bitch, Stone, and now Founders Double Trouble....delicious.

Founders Double Trouble IIPA is no exception to what a good IPA is. It's light and flavorful- crisp and full of grapefruit notes. I actually had it in 3 different beer bars in New York I enjoy it so much- and the first time was at the beer & chocolate pairing at Nunu Chocolates, and I had completely forgotten that I had it there.

I also think what makes this beer great is how it's currently February and March, and I'm sick of heavy stouts and strong ales. I want it to be spring or summer, I want the weather to warm up, and I want to be drinking golden ales or saisons or IPAs that are tastey and also less heavy than a winter ale.

Yes, who's excited to be drinking her Double Trouble? This kid: