Lambo Door
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Tasting Notes
Lambo Door pours from a brewery known for precision hop work, and the aroma leads with bright tropical and citrus notes — think mango, tangerine, and a thread of fresh pine resin. The flavor follows suit with a layered bitterness that's firm but not aggressive, balanced by a soft, full body that keeps the hop intensity from turning harsh. The malt backbone is restrained, serving mainly to provide structure rather than sweetness. The finish is dry and moderately lingering, with the citrus and resin hanging around just long enough.
About the Brewery
Grimm Artisanal Ales is a Brooklyn, New York-based brewery founded by Joe and Lauren Grimm, operating out of their Bushwick location since around 2014 as a nomadic operation before opening their taproom. They've built a strong reputation for technically refined, hop-forward ales and experimental mixed-fermentation beers, with a particular following among enthusiasts of modern IPAs and wild ales. Their releases are frequently sought-after in the Northeast craft beer scene.
Food Pairings
The bold tropical hop character and dry bitter finish make this beer a natural match for spicy Thai curry, where the fruitiness tempers heat without sweetening the palate. Grilled shrimp with a citrus-herb marinade echoes the beer's bright aromatic notes. Sharp aged cheddar or a funky washed-rind cheese provides enough fat and salt to stand up to the bitterness. Carnitas tacos work well too, as the rich pork fat softens the hop edge while the beer cuts through the grease.
Style Guide
Double IPAs, sometimes called Imperial IPAs, are an intensified take on the American IPA — more hops, more malt, and more alcohol, typically ranging from 7.5% to 10% ABV. The style originated in the late 1990s on the American West Coast, with Russian River's Pliny the Elder often cited as the defining early benchmark. Compared to a standard IPA, the DIPA trades approachability for intensity, with a bigger hop aroma and flavor profile and a fuller body, though well-made examples keep the sweetness in check so the hops remain the focus.