4 Giants IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

We’ve made a lot of imperial IPAs over the years and, in turn, have had a lot of arguments over which one is the absolute best. So, to settle this once and for all, our brewers mashed up four of our favorite recipes into the ultimate imperial IPA. 4 Giants boasts aggressive bitterness balanced by a malty, sweet backbone while huge aromatics come courtesy of the seven American hop varieties.

ABV

9.2

Rating

3.95074

Rating count

13,080

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Scott Moye Rowley

Pretty malty with a hint of pine. Mild hops. Very low bitterness. Not my personal fave but easy to drink.

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Paul H

Hoping this come back into production. Such a solid go-to DIPA

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William Raul Ichim

Opening the can gave a Neapolitan Ice-Cream smell. Drinkable but not approachable flavour wise for young people. Malty with pine and long bitter finish. Damn really appreciating these guys and Sierra Nevada. Bit of everything if you look for it.

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Tim Haber

Still one of my favorites! I’m really disappointed Founders has discontinued it. They say they will introduce new brews soon; I sure hope they bring a new Imperial IPA, one as good or even better than 4 Giants.

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Josh Brown

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David Krex

Fricking fantastic. More than solid hazy!!

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Nathan Frank

Still a childish palette. Certainly should re-score in a few years.

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Darren Richards

Citrus notes, hoppy, creamy treat.

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Mark R Williams

Women's Football (Soccer)

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Tyler Buchholz

A bit heavy for spring, should have had this in the winter 😝😲

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Richie Fox

Pretty good IPA !! Definitely packs a wollup.

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Rick Allen

Better than I remember - but definitely still potent!

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Dirty Dan

Essence of grapefruit from some random alley in Phoenix. #moist

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Mark Carlson

Good ipa. A bit too fruity, but still smooth flavor. Opening day! Go crew!

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Meghan Sims

Tuesday brews with Shan

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Shawn Lakits

Hazy. Tartish taste from the hop combo. Smooth. 78/100

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