Stonecloud Brewing in Oklahoma City named this double IPA after a martial arts legend, and the beer lives up to the billing in one way: it hits hard. At 8%, Brews Lee is an intensely hoppy double IPA built to showcase hop flavor with minimal malt character getting in the way.

The basics

• Brewery: Stonecloud Brewing Co. (Oklahoma City, OK)
• Style: Double IPA
• ABV: 8.0%
• IBU: Not published

What to expect

Brews Lee pours golden amber with a thick white head. The aroma is all hops, and the flavor follows with bold, resinous hop character and a firm bitterness over a lean malt base. There is very little sweetness here: the malt is a platform, not a player. The 8% strength is present but does not dominate, and the finish is dry and hoppy. It is a DIPA for people who want their hops loud.

Our rating

6.7/10

Rated by Alex (6.7). Alex’s 6.7 is an honest score for Brews Lee. It is a solid, hop-forward double IPA that delivers exactly what it promises, but it does not bring anything new to a very crowded style. Good, punchy, and worth a try if you like your DIPAs loud, just not a beer we would reach for over the best in the style.