Dogfish Head Hellhound On My Ale (10.0) ABV

2011 marks the 100th birthday of Mississippi Delta bluesman Robert Johnson who, according to legend, sold his soul down at the crossroads in a midnight bargain and changed music forever. Working again with our friends at Sony Legacy (yup, the same folks we did our Miles Davis-inspired Bitches Brew with), Dogfish Head pays tribute to this blues legend by gettin the hellhounds off his trail and into this finely-crafted ale.

Hellhound is a super-hoppy ale that hits 100 IBUs in the brewhouse, 10.0 ABV, 10.0 SRM in color, and dry-hopped with 100% centennial hops at a rate of 100 kilos per 100 barrel brew-length. Can you tell we at Dogfish are stoked for this mighty musical centennial? To accentuate and magnify the citrusy notes of the centennial hops (and as a shout out to Robert Johnsons mentor Blind Lemon Jefferson) we add dried lemon peel and flesh to the whirlpool.

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chris g. at 3 months ago

Rehoboth 10,2011

Member#28419 4 months ago

This was my first 100 IBU. It was marvelous. The key to a great beer isn't its status as a stout or IPA, it's the IBUs. The description of the beers that I enjoy are the American Black Ales, i.e., hoppy stouts or malty IPAs. And it just so happens that these beers have high IBUs. The addition of lemon to this one was nice but not memorable. Instead those ABAs that have a grapefruit-pine flavor are best.

Genna P. at 7 months ago

Super hoppy and bitter, the lemon adds just the right tinge of flavor. This beer is amazing and if you ever have the fortune of finding it give yourself a cheers and raise a glass. Or two. Or five.

Mike W. 12 months ago

PBW 2011

Old C. 12 months ago

Very smooth for 100 IBU. Has a little bite as it warms. Lemon is faint in aftertaste.

Jeff W. about 1 year ago

YES!

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