I love DIPAs, and since Muskoka's Mad Tom IPA is already one of the best IPAs in all of Canada, this HAS to be a tasty brew.
Appearance: A clear yet nutty caramel appearance with a beigey creamy foam, a big source of salivation for moi.
Aroma: Not as scary for aroma as most DIPAs, this is more of a floral and sweet aroma, akin to the standard Mad Tom IPA or say Hop Head from Tree Brewing. There's a nice caramel sweetness, a zest of lemon, floral hops, a bit of spiciness that reminds me of pepper, and overall - a very solid balance of flavours.
Taste: Not as much zing as I would have though. I expected bitterness in the flavour, overpowering flavours as it is a "double india pale ale", but actually, it's quite mellow. The floral hops are still there, but it's mostly a mellow IPA with some bitterness that leaves a BIT of a bitter afterbite, but not much in reality when compared to DIPAs like Humulus Ludicrous from Half Pints. A sweetness of caramel, a bit of lemon. Insanely easy drinkable if you are looking for a tasty IPA. This is pint worthy, the kind of IPA you could have with friends and discuss politics, hockey, music and watch the day go by. I'm mixed as I am disappointed it isn't as bitter and in my face as I would have thought for a Double IPA, but at the same time, I'm really impressed in the smoothness, the drinkability and overall flavour.
Overall Thoughts: Muskoka's Twice as Mad Tom DIPA isn't as bitter as one would think, but it's really really tasty at the same time, great amount of sweet caramel, floral hops, a bitterness that doesn't overpower - this is an IPA that should be in pubs all over the country on taps and in bottles anywhere. Just honestly.. I'm surprised. I love a bitter bitter IPA, but the smoothness yet balance of hops and other flavours really makes me want to buy a 6er of it and share with others.
It has 8.4% ABV, which is a bit of surprise as it tastes like something that's 6% tops. I will drink this again, and again. Props to Muskoka!
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