Devil Dancer (Founders brewing company)

This Nasty little number is from Founders brewing, out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This triple IPA is the type of beer that some seek. Big beer does not begin to give you idea of what to expect with this beer. It is no doubt a triple at 12% ABV and 112 IBU's. There is a whole group of beer snobs who are all about the persuit of IBU's.
I had heard a lot of good things about this beer, so paying six dollars for this one bottle didn't bother me. I was disappointed in the flavor profile. This is not the beer to introduce someone to. The alcohol is so high and the flavor so over taken this beer taste more belgian that hoppy to me. This beer is limited special release, not seasonal but just produced every once and a while. It's this technique of distibution that creates the buzz around certain small brewery products.
If you are curious always try it. I hope you can find it in individual servings. I would imagine that this beer would age well, and may be more mellow on draft. Founders is a great company, but I think this beer is for a small niche of enthusiast.
I know I'll be reviewing more of their beers, but you can check the full lineup at http://www.foundersbrewing.com/

GUBNA (oskar blues brewing company)

Gubna Imperial IPA is a top notch beer from the Oskar Blues Brewing Company out of Longmont, Colorado. Gubna comes in 4 packs of 12oz cans, occasionally specialty shops will sell them as singles, or really get lucky and find it on draft. You get what you pay for with this one; at over five dollars a can in some markets, delicious. This IPA doesn't disappoint at 10% ABV, it surprisingly drinkable. Enjoying this beer is a three part experience. The piney/floral bouquet is very pure, and sets you up for a clean experience on your tongue. The finish is what you expect out of a typical IPA but it's bitterness is mellow like a well aged ale.

I enjoy Oskar Blues take on craft beers. They are one of the original craft brewers to use cans. The stamp of the bottom of the can often has a fun message from your friendly canning line worker. They have a sweet GUBNA mechanics jacket by dickie's and lots of other fun things at www.oskarblues.com.