WARNING: This beer should be consumed by someone with a lot of time on their hands. Like, seriously. This was not at all like the beer I chugged over the weekend during a little reminiscent pong action. This was a turn-on-some-light-music, open-a-good-book kind of beer. Indeed, this IPA is among the most extreme of brews--one can argue that the 21% ABV actually places it well into a category all its own. Personally, I am on the fence on its categorization. While brewed in the basic harmony, of an IPA, it falls so far outside the normal ABV range for the Imperial IPA style. Sam Calagione does have his tricks about him to create a unique, enjoyable experience which many (although clearly not all) beer lovers can appreciate.

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No, that's not a typo. I am going to attend the Lupulin Reunulin in DC on May 13 (Tuesday), where five of the world's finest brewers will be in attendance. My goal is to get a photo of our Golden Calf, Sam Calagione (founder of Dogfish Head). I will also be meeting for the first time, this three-foot hop infusion device. You may bask in my glory when I post images next week. I can't wait.

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