KPP wrote:Dogfish Head 120 - overhyped is a major understatement. Boozy burnt caramel. That's it.
Rogue Vodoo Doughnut - a pathetic attempt that tasted like watered down liquid smoke infused garbage. Truly a joke of a beer that is perpetuated only by the popularity of Voodoo donuts. Bonafide gimmick.
Orkney Skull Splitter - 2 sips and down the drain. I enjoy single malt scotch. Scotch ale, not so much.
DFH 120, like other hop-forward beers, needs to be consumed fresh. Due to the cost, few if any of these bottles left the shelf young.
I like a well-balanced IPA, but I agree with you here, simply because of the cost and consequential inadvertent aging leads this well intentioned beer to fall flat on it's face.
Never had the Orkney Skull Splitter, but Scotch Ale is among my recent favorites. A well-done scotch ale is a mighty fine brew IMO.