Beeradvocate: Our Colossal take on a Double IPA, full of Simcoe, Mosaic, CTZ, Cascade & Centennial hops balanced against tons of rich malted barley.
There is a tide in the affairs of big IPAs which posits that a flood of hops leads to a fortune in liquid. In our XXV+ years of brewing big IPAs we've learned this to be mostly true, with one big caveat: balance is everything. We believe Maximus to be exactly that. Et tu?
60.5 IBU
Brewer's notes: In the grand coliseum of ales, one stands supreme: Behold Maximus, First of His Name, the King of Hops—unrivaled in might, unmatched in boldness. Be warned: only those brave enough to honor the liquid legend shall taste the glory…For the hop heads!
From the very first sip, Maximus does not whisper but roars with colossal impact. It’s full-bodied boldness thunders with unstoppable force of flavor of pine and citrus to create a smooth finish that echoes through all of eternity. With commanding hops of Simcoe, Cascade, and Centennial, Maximus reigns triumphant in boldness, yet delivers a wave of silken malted wheat and barley richness. The hop gods hath decreed it, the sippers hath worshiped it: All hail Maximus, King of Hops…For the hop heads!
Tasting Notes
20250916: Maximus is a solid double IPA - good but not great. Nice hops balanced by sweetness. It is not too sweet but I wanted more hops.
Rating: 4.5 glasses
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