# Barrel-Aged Imperial IPAs The '120 Minute IPA' is Aged In Samuel Adams Utopias Barrels By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-ipa References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/dogfish-launches-three-new-beer-options-just-in-time-for-spring/) & [dogfish](https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/120-minute-ipa-aged-utopias-barrels)  Dogfish Head has proceeded with the launch of the 2023 edition of its venerable '120 Minute IPA,' an imperial IPA that is aged in barrels of [Samuel Adams Utopias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazy-nonalcoholic-beer) in order to create an exceptionally bold and flavorful beer. This particular imperial IPA is crafted through continuous hopping with top-notch American hops, a process that is then followed up with dry-hopping for a brew that is absolutely [hop-laden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mango-beer-hug) before then being aged in recently emptied barrels. The end result is a beer with a deep copper hue and a slight haze, with a flavor profule that is unsurprisingly hoppy and an aroma profile that combines arboreal notes with floral hops cents. Coming in at 17 percent ABV, the 'Utopias Barrel-Aged 120 Minute' is well and truly designed for the ardent hop enthusiast. Image Credit: Dogfish Head ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Barrel-aged Beers:** Opportunity to create new barrel-aged beer variations for the craft beer market. - **High ABV Beers:** Opportunity to explore brewing stronger beers to appeal to ardent beer enthusiasts. - **Continuous Hopping Process:** Opportunity to refine and improve traditional brewing processes with advanced techniques. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer Industry:** Barrel-aged beers and high ABV brews are a great opportunity for brewers to stand out in a crowded market. - **Beverage Alcohol Industry:** Innovative brewing processes and unique flavor profiles provide opportunities for companies to create premium beverage offerings. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Barrel-aged beers have potential as pairings with food or to be used as ingredients for cooking and mixology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Potent Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potent-imperial-ipa.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Robust Single-Serve Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-imperial-ipa.md) - [Burly Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burly-imperial-ipa.md) - [Quintuple-Hopped Imperial IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-ipas.md) - [Hazily Hopped Unfiltered IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfiltered-ipa.md) - [Imperial Cold IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-ipa.md) - [Well-Balanced Hoppy Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-minute-light-ipa.md) - [Hop-Heavy Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopheavy-double-ipa.md)