Double Dog Dare is an expression that goes way back. For those of you who may not know it, it goes something like this:

"Why don't you eat that fly?"

"No way, jerk!"

"I dare you."

"I double dare YOU."

"I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU.
I win. You have to do it now!"

Silly childhood talk. We double dog dare you to drink our imperial IPA.

(Reading the link, we see that a "double black dog" dare is the final word. Hmmm, maybe there's a future beer lurking out there...)

Double Dog Dare Imperial IPA

Style Guidelines: This is a big version of MacLenny's Scottish Ale, with the addition of toasted malts. This is a full bodied beer if there ever was one. It is a worthy accompaniment to your favorite single malt scotch.

Rotation Schedule: at the Smokehouse only, twice a year; usually two Centennial IPA batches, then one Double Dog

Food Pairings: The intense hops will ruin subtle food, so opt for spiciness here. Gates of Hell smoked wings is the first thing that comes to mind. Make it a battle of the Titans, and let us know who wins, OK?

Body: full

Color: honey amber

Grain: Lager and Crystal

Bittering Hops: Centennial and Cascade

Finishing Hops: Centennial and Cascade

Dry Hops: Centennial
Three weeks on oak

Original Gravity: 1.070

IBUs (estimate):

Alcohol By Volume: 8.0%

First Tapped: August 2006

Barley's Smokehouse & Brewpub Ale House No. 2xx 1130 Dublin Road Columbus OH 43215