During this year's Spring Break, I took it upon myself to gather material for the blog in the form of trying (many) new beers. This venture made it difficult to narrow it down and just write about one beer, but on the very last day of my sabbatical, I tried 60 Minute IPA and immediately knew this was the one that encapsulated my vacation. At the beginning of the week, I experimented with beers that I was unfamiliar with and was, for the most part, pleased with the end result. Much like my vacation itself, my experimentation culminated with a brew that was both smooth and pleasant.
Unlike Dogfish Head's exceptionally-tasting 90 Minute IPA, this beer is less boozy, but just as delectable. For starters, 60-Minute IPA (pictured on the left) has a luscious golden/copper color, but it is far from being a "light" beer. The beer has 6% ABV, which is considerably less than its 90 Minute counterpart, which has a powerful 9% ABV. The difference in quality, however, is unrecognizable. For an IPA, it is not a powerful beer; instead, it relies on its exquisite aromatic qualities. There are hints all around of citrus, pine, and grassy flavors that, together, create a well-balanced and invigorating beer.
It is no surprise that the last day of Spring Break is also the International Day of Happiness, and enjoying a 60-Minute IPA at Roosevelt's at 7 was a nice way to conclude my vacation. The only caveat attached to Dogfish Head beers is the steep price range it falls under. If it wasn't so expensive, this is a beer I would be drinking regularly, but because it is pricey, the occasions in which I can enjoy one (which, to be honest, are few and far between), are that much more memorable.
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(Top Rated Beer) 
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