tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76524270706139782612024-03-18T22:48:00.524-10:00Aaron's Beer Adventures | Beer Reviews | Craft Beer | MicrobrewsAaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.comBlogger855125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-13918514759156555572024-03-08T14:00:00.065-10:002024-03-08T14:00:00.133-10:00Russian River Happy Hops IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgbnWfyy7n_j2OoZml4HQErl-k3ecd1hgJrOBEJypGtxBnUpMaHDldJVBdnUTgG9hHvEsgigR6i2TuG9NwYtAWYG1MowJ-U1hn76As9WDPeKzGacEo908Tey3vjW38rlGEV_oo1hYDYbtzWRfNdsT2RcDJpmmnMveBDc9mPVA0y6SOoxyD7TX35VpBUo/s720/2023.09.30_RR1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="720" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgbnWfyy7n_j2OoZml4HQErl-k3ecd1hgJrOBEJypGtxBnUpMaHDldJVBdnUTgG9hHvEsgigR6i2TuG9NwYtAWYG1MowJ-U1hn76As9WDPeKzGacEo908Tey3vjW38rlGEV_oo1hYDYbtzWRfNdsT2RcDJpmmnMveBDc9mPVA0y6SOoxyD7TX35VpBUo/s320/2023.09.30_RR1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Happy Hops<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Russian River Brewing Co. (Santa Rosa, CA; Windsor, CA)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.5%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 17.25 oz bottles, on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Belmont Station (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> $6.99 for 16 oz bottle<br /><br /><u><b>Date Bottled:</b></u> August 15, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> September 30, 2023</div><div><span style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><b>When brewed?</b></span> Year-round beer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLI0hwJbhBhQs86UDrAdEVHHoNEjLFZTk0Qr3YK3BvFMXLhq643Dy7CHVBoUPsItamqn9LRBSLTMYQENa_HlVaEJpnHyoy2yRlh1YMvHyvImHSfvDE8jHo5F1q-fGX8JdsJOPDtNm-bpbo2ik5GN7xAqRNxbiMffP6d8NhQNJeb7UGnGEX8n5INCsrwM/s700/2023.09.30_RR2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLI0hwJbhBhQs86UDrAdEVHHoNEjLFZTk0Qr3YK3BvFMXLhq643Dy7CHVBoUPsItamqn9LRBSLTMYQENa_HlVaEJpnHyoy2yRlh1YMvHyvImHSfvDE8jHo5F1q-fGX8JdsJOPDtNm-bpbo2ik5GN7xAqRNxbiMffP6d8NhQNJeb7UGnGEX8n5INCsrwM/s320/2023.09.30_RR2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3I08zrDQhwjNWCPGrLGJBVqv3PD8U2OhT7B1XqAZSUl9Kxy7Z6y_GhmVhFvpOaZBPnbec0AZ_VjJQMJFMjO8Q_RKfPky-dFyzM12fbrFEWVOODf58oUvwQgZTLpnCg3uIAadYaVj4rMLkqQ7G9OfhO5Xli79sitaoa2usSYqerULogU1z9HcWrJhASw/s700/2023.09.30_RR3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3I08zrDQhwjNWCPGrLGJBVqv3PD8U2OhT7B1XqAZSUl9Kxy7Z6y_GhmVhFvpOaZBPnbec0AZ_VjJQMJFMjO8Q_RKfPky-dFyzM12fbrFEWVOODf58oUvwQgZTLpnCg3uIAadYaVj4rMLkqQ7G9OfhO5Xli79sitaoa2usSYqerULogU1z9HcWrJhASw/s320/2023.09.30_RR3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_C2I6UXoBsY3rGVLWXSTauUYkKwEnf8EEPAc19UVIbFW1yWoEWQ0vS1Is3ssA0buirMN0XiZcrnVYOXbCWLjuSPBWJMV03q7T6TpYI9synu2HssSYgb7-NBJl492LusjslKMndT0rd4xZeP6DYGHm06A_0jF85BmTny27BcoJATPxEapK0lFS_rX5KDk/s700/2023.09.30_RR4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_C2I6UXoBsY3rGVLWXSTauUYkKwEnf8EEPAc19UVIbFW1yWoEWQ0vS1Is3ssA0buirMN0XiZcrnVYOXbCWLjuSPBWJMV03q7T6TpYI9synu2HssSYgb7-NBJl492LusjslKMndT0rd4xZeP6DYGHm06A_0jF85BmTny27BcoJATPxEapK0lFS_rX5KDk/s320/2023.09.30_RR4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsBSPvwDN1kaAF2R_oP45C9KRpajJMvsZu673eGA8Ndh2P_IUSZTgacvV9cEDx03VJLcIbyIqynuWY9m5kFKwJnyA17tz2QsOggc_NnOVDT6s-iS32TmOAvO2xYeOgEhBv8xfzj6bbL0d2DKx5Rqrats5QFgD203xTUV6YspXXtvZe9x24ZfVRvNIXlE/s700/2023.09.30_RR5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="607" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsBSPvwDN1kaAF2R_oP45C9KRpajJMvsZu673eGA8Ndh2P_IUSZTgacvV9cEDx03VJLcIbyIqynuWY9m5kFKwJnyA17tz2QsOggc_NnOVDT6s-iS32TmOAvO2xYeOgEhBv8xfzj6bbL0d2DKx5Rqrats5QFgD203xTUV6YspXXtvZe9x24ZfVRvNIXlE/s320/2023.09.30_RR5.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br /><div><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>What's on the Bottle:</b></u> "Happy Hops was originally brewed by the Grace Brothers Brewery in 1944 in Santa Rosa, CA! We are paying homage to the Grace family, whose brewery closed in the 1960’s, and have revived 'Happy', the charming hop character who graces the front of this label. Happy Hops is an IPA brewed with both new and old world hop varieties, giving this beer bold aromas and flavors with notes of tropical and stone fruits."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Russian River distributes to limited locations. They now distribute bottles to Portland, which they started probably in the past couple years.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into pint glass. White head, virtually no head or lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Extremely balanced. Mix of sweet citrus and complementing malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Follows the nose. Sweet citrus from start to finish, then into the aftertaste. Clean flavors. Delicious. <span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, good carbonation. Sweet tropical lingers in a good way. Some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> A world-class IPA. I've never heard of this one before but had to try it after seeing Belmont Station now gets Russian River bottles. It may have been the long walk and the home projects I worked on all morning, but drinking this beer afterward felt that much more satisfying. Simply put, if you see Russian River Happy Hops on tap or in a bottle, it's a must-try for science. <span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.838/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-70215700107111182092024-02-23T14:00:00.080-10:002024-02-23T14:00:00.350-10:00Fort George Focus West Coast IPA (Comet Hop Variant)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOwdrDv6x1G-T1U1f0PwKNE6XhxkD15Cd5ac5ntVK5PZoLduiSAwX8te71hCi_i8VOQqPcJbB2YATkNK2bjZzKz-mtvViAD6An71E8-aQ826luGya-PrnjOtNfegamUXPavBnw4Bax00lsSDrJDWvUPOtxlqyGvn1DQfNgKaOTcAZiyJcUT2yTtipoag/s750/2023.11.18_FG1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="750" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOwdrDv6x1G-T1U1f0PwKNE6XhxkD15Cd5ac5ntVK5PZoLduiSAwX8te71hCi_i8VOQqPcJbB2YATkNK2bjZzKz-mtvViAD6An71E8-aQ826luGya-PrnjOtNfegamUXPavBnw4Bax00lsSDrJDWvUPOtxlqyGvn1DQfNgKaOTcAZiyJcUT2yTtipoag/s320/2023.11.18_FG1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Focus (Comet Hop Variant)<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.5%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> August 23, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> November 18, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time fall seasonal beer. 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Well, when you’re friends with a hop farm, it’s much the same. But with cool new hop products.<div><br /></div>FOCUS is a collaboration with <b><i><a href="https://www.crosbyhops.com/">Crosby Hop Farms</a></i></b>, focusing in on their choicest Estate Grown hops and new CGX Lupulin Pellets. Bright fruit flavor and a hint of honey sweetness balance the zesty tropical flavor of Comet CGX, Amarillo, and Motueka Hops. FOCUS is available this fall in 16 oz 4-packs all over the PNW."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Simcoe, Comet, Strata Goo, Motueka, Amarillo, Comet CGX</div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> Rahr Pilsner, Breiss Flaked Rice, GM Flaked Wheat</div><div><b><u>Yeast:</u></b> London 2 ESB</div><div><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Fort George generally distributes just in the Pacific Northwest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured slightly hazy golden into a pint glass. White head, virtually no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mix of sweet citrus and dank hop. As the beer warms, more of the citrus and honey come through. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Largely pine hoppy dank to start, then escalating citrus throughout the drinking experience. More citrus on the aftertaste. Sweet honey helps offset so that it's not overly bitter. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. Typical bitter West Coast IPA qualities, but offset by some sweet honey notes. Pleasing overall. Before I knew it, I had drank the entire glass. Fort George musta done something right. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.325/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-86224272355003863172024-02-09T14:00:00.066-10:002024-02-09T14:00:00.157-10:00Great Notion Brewing Dune Hazy IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdyEjyCFG9DjixEbsKOxq0whTFHhF3a3XUOT1sxqj4zTtk1SaqWgf6lh8Cta38RrMPYl_foPs2Y9il6nVH4gS7CZUySSCwkMArMKzHcxuFUhXnFIUYW2xRUzVHPVROVU_VU406wElWpaykekS6Jtwihdv7vUaWsGXvFJaqsa98SoICUq9lm6X_8Mve-U/s725/2023.07.22_GN1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="725" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdyEjyCFG9DjixEbsKOxq0whTFHhF3a3XUOT1sxqj4zTtk1SaqWgf6lh8Cta38RrMPYl_foPs2Y9il6nVH4gS7CZUySSCwkMArMKzHcxuFUhXnFIUYW2xRUzVHPVROVU_VU406wElWpaykekS6Jtwihdv7vUaWsGXvFJaqsa98SoICUq9lm6X_8Mve-U/s320/2023.07.22_GN1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Dune<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.2%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend.<br /><br /><b><u>Date Canned:</u></b> June 8(?), 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> July 22, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed/released?</b></u> Rotating beer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekRldbMTulMADuMiBO7LM0S8a1QcjaBQnNjCbmitloCYf51N0qlqTl5i7f4orPFQ72uysNIS4TiSdZD5QabGLKYahaDuoJ1vGGZ3zk-iMM1OQL2hh_d5HZ37oFg7SJyuGBlG0NlBSI9TTKi5oFy6EcmqFDXkADigBuvmc3NuZCgl4XaMCil96w3RzY1s/s700/2023.07.22_GN2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekRldbMTulMADuMiBO7LM0S8a1QcjaBQnNjCbmitloCYf51N0qlqTl5i7f4orPFQ72uysNIS4TiSdZD5QabGLKYahaDuoJ1vGGZ3zk-iMM1OQL2hh_d5HZ37oFg7SJyuGBlG0NlBSI9TTKi5oFy6EcmqFDXkADigBuvmc3NuZCgl4XaMCil96w3RzY1s/s320/2023.07.22_GN2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrMseTpMt3lMiRzxt-PHS7vuCFr1dWEJTO1gxlhapHezfvM0-IIc2CFctILdU0QfoeppmZr_NEBn5OXvmHINBDjc6A3DQkFJNjF0I3yzzidRpIOoMFwncXrchrmAmrTyMSjM8CLta5z0gDHHJaDDXR4Da0pgr_-w4IXQIJQEV78nFUMaswqbFtzDNc64/s700/2023.07.22_GN3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrMseTpMt3lMiRzxt-PHS7vuCFr1dWEJTO1gxlhapHezfvM0-IIc2CFctILdU0QfoeppmZr_NEBn5OXvmHINBDjc6A3DQkFJNjF0I3yzzidRpIOoMFwncXrchrmAmrTyMSjM8CLta5z0gDHHJaDDXR4Da0pgr_-w4IXQIJQEV78nFUMaswqbFtzDNc64/s320/2023.07.22_GN3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKdHuUKh0uurSpCj5xNR960iCS-y71ZhmcJ-5pB-we366OBGV4OzHQ0I6DKhYd5K0kATnlrQBClhgnyaMtBIMsza84qTTYEZ3tR2w2Okz2pnjpHc5sZf5yMnt4o3-0q3X6vJGwfWRvWUgGhvjg5NFDRT70SqVhzuTXf4Up3V0YwGLw0fEVXS8hmdck5s/s700/2023.07.22_GN4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKdHuUKh0uurSpCj5xNR960iCS-y71ZhmcJ-5pB-we366OBGV4OzHQ0I6DKhYd5K0kATnlrQBClhgnyaMtBIMsza84qTTYEZ3tR2w2Okz2pnjpHc5sZf5yMnt4o3-0q3X6vJGwfWRvWUgGhvjg5NFDRT70SqVhzuTXf4Up3V0YwGLw0fEVXS8hmdck5s/s320/2023.07.22_GN4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Commercial Description:</u></b> "Follow the riff to the haze filled lands with Dune, a mysterious IPA dry hopped with Strata, Simcoe, and Nectaron hops."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Strata, Simcoe, Nectaron.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Great Notion Brewing currently self-distributes their beer to limited states, including OR, WA, CA, NE, PA, ND, VT, NH, KY, VA, DC, OH, and Anchorage, AK. In the past couple years, Great Notion has also opened up two taprooms in Seattle and one in Berkeley.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy light orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, sediment at the bottom of the can. White head, virtually no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">Smell (25%):</b> Balanced dank citrus and stone fruit. Getting a lot of peach and pineapple. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span></div><div><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Slight dank to start, then assertive peach-citrus flavors throughout while dank blends in wonderfully. Getting pineapple, orange, and grapefruit. Full-flavored and delicious. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy with some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding to world-class IPA. Huge fan of the dank peach/pineapple combination. The right amount of dank and fruit. I haven't heard much about Nectaron hops, but when used this way, it's a huge home run. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4</span><span style="color: red;">.688/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-15661229359635859552024-01-26T14:00:00.000-10:002024-01-26T14:00:00.160-10:00Vice Beer Versa IPA: Past Future IPA (Columbus x YQH-1320)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOHNeA20IebfZ0KM-ZrNlPHWI9_peET_GTSdJuncl60ujahQkBrMK3K_m1pteevu3_oU1BPF6NbLgWgddU8vT4T409uCVbEwHXhrhoEpXJYq0i7zjEdWdyx2dWNIP_Tr82hTJAKRYBKAnpfe6IoHpSWScmGLeZUbKaprbPeIrW_ve8PxC9sdJvCFJtVk/s750/2023.07.02_VB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="750" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOHNeA20IebfZ0KM-ZrNlPHWI9_peET_GTSdJuncl60ujahQkBrMK3K_m1pteevu3_oU1BPF6NbLgWgddU8vT4T409uCVbEwHXhrhoEpXJYq0i7zjEdWdyx2dWNIP_Tr82hTJAKRYBKAnpfe6IoHpSWScmGLeZUbKaprbPeIrW_ve8PxC9sdJvCFJtVk/s320/2023.07.02_VB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Versa IPA: Past Future IPA (Columbus x YQH-1320)<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Vice Beer (Vancouver, WA)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><b><u>Date Canned:</u></b> April 6, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> July 2, 2023<br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">When brewed?</b> Likely a limited-time beer as part of their flagship Versa IPA series.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdTg56A03nkspBCl4LHP4MGZVkIXtY4LSUJKQ900grxRdK4h90Cwy-ZgKpA6FgX7gAHax-pDanu1n7-8e6mXD7CfzkzlmsC4uCoPNEMCwQbEo6xmn52pH-3dULTX3qwLhHG6_JM2FGWZK2Vfdb-WqW0dqTibJnaatVoQbvZ55IBfgyqN_5vrHNVGb29Q/s700/2023.07.02_VB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdTg56A03nkspBCl4LHP4MGZVkIXtY4LSUJKQ900grxRdK4h90Cwy-ZgKpA6FgX7gAHax-pDanu1n7-8e6mXD7CfzkzlmsC4uCoPNEMCwQbEo6xmn52pH-3dULTX3qwLhHG6_JM2FGWZK2Vfdb-WqW0dqTibJnaatVoQbvZ55IBfgyqN_5vrHNVGb29Q/s320/2023.07.02_VB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGPn04ffQOWMBj__j4RKx6jccUyM1OYc_QThZfDHWlLIMgIIO30KXekGw5uTmznuARnLJ93-o87IYNXmBXWHyec7tQdfGsWKx6Ot2AxW8J8HKEyBnV1bKHYek1LLjgeSlWV7lLJ-7o8l_-0RY0BVvYsD4rAOyGzRZtfnhNmS8uefL77vi3ox3T4LZyB0/s700/2023.07.02_VB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGPn04ffQOWMBj__j4RKx6jccUyM1OYc_QThZfDHWlLIMgIIO30KXekGw5uTmznuARnLJ93-o87IYNXmBXWHyec7tQdfGsWKx6Ot2AxW8J8HKEyBnV1bKHYek1LLjgeSlWV7lLJ-7o8l_-0RY0BVvYsD4rAOyGzRZtfnhNmS8uefL77vi3ox3T4LZyB0/s320/2023.07.02_VB3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvT0SsI6n2X7WGEi6ocwGMSDKEEf7zLh2Yxbr4fE0wyWFrgKTwztZpC9rR0HxpUPPHhWOxM3-ewu0_Kk3Hw01Pb7tidntt21NqCnWWhtfj0Xgf1-Ueep7SP8DkKyS_NvFIHFTp9bMZ5pk_MhIKjC5HTAfjAQjAGLxNmx6oulDqVpFGM_bHkqNMnneYB8/s600/2023.07.02_VB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="600" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIvT0SsI6n2X7WGEi6ocwGMSDKEEf7zLh2Yxbr4fE0wyWFrgKTwztZpC9rR0HxpUPPHhWOxM3-ewu0_Kk3Hw01Pb7tidntt21NqCnWWhtfj0Xgf1-Ueep7SP8DkKyS_NvFIHFTp9bMZ5pk_MhIKjC5HTAfjAQjAGLxNmx6oulDqVpFGM_bHkqNMnneYB8/s320/2023.07.02_VB4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Commercial Description:</u></b> "Our flagship IPA series is back for round 3 and this time we pit the tried and true Columbus hops against the all-new YQH-1320. The result is a mashup of pineapple, Orange and grapefruit peel flavors in a clean-drinking IPA!"</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Columbus, YQH-1320.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Ex Novo Brewing distributes to several areas, including the Portland (OR) Metro, Los Angeles, SW Washington. Japan, and San Francisco Bay Area markets. Ex Novo also has a taproom in Corrales, NM.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Initially poured partly-clear straw golden into a pint glass, then sediment from the bottom of the can turned it hazy. Sediment suspended in the beer. Frothy white head, some lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Sweet, almost smoothie-like citrus. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Sweet citrus throughout with very slight octane. Some earthy/grassy notes, but the aftertaste is all citrus/citrus peel. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Juicy with slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. Vice Beer appears to be a new brewery in the Pacific NW, opening up after I left the area. Loved the assertive citrus flavors on this one, and if this is their flagship IPA series, I hope to try more versions in the future. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.188</span></b><b><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-7407104343333192542024-01-12T14:00:00.064-10:002024-01-12T14:00:00.148-10:00Block 15 Brewing Nebula Oat Stout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynFGpXGG83fJlHzdzkUOUrr-Y2oSNDBB7_rTW7GD1ZTec36tj1dmD_eLS-84TNoGRvIA_hw6AMx_pFEBvNWHYhI_m9b60QXMYaAVCG4BJ0bTIKZ9MgPoVBNCb8xOzSfNbHLXhXVe2LroOnDL4RuWducwnSkHRVz4q74GfX64kxoNSYI6Z9f-G7wVRXAU/s700/2023.06.25_B15a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="700" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynFGpXGG83fJlHzdzkUOUrr-Y2oSNDBB7_rTW7GD1ZTec36tj1dmD_eLS-84TNoGRvIA_hw6AMx_pFEBvNWHYhI_m9b60QXMYaAVCG4BJ0bTIKZ9MgPoVBNCb8xOzSfNbHLXhXVe2LroOnDL4RuWducwnSkHRVz4q74GfX64kxoNSYI6Z9f-G7wVRXAU/s320/2023.06.25_B15a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Nebula<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Block 15 Brewing Co. (Corvallis, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.0%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> February 8, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> June 25, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Likely a rotational beer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImKu0FW9KtG4GZtEDfXCrqS4pn57ct2kzfsX-R_u2mTKpE9efM32AqFQUcBQrZgMsbF3XgQH63k9CDbFoDz2vfsvrBM5zoXkNq11ebL3zIUEt1Yt0X3JgT6V4RGEsIkd_94VuSE02I9vMYUfVRjIhigjV3ypy6iu25GP5DaVLHU8EF_g5-OqUlJjOst4/s650/2023.06.25_B15b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImKu0FW9KtG4GZtEDfXCrqS4pn57ct2kzfsX-R_u2mTKpE9efM32AqFQUcBQrZgMsbF3XgQH63k9CDbFoDz2vfsvrBM5zoXkNq11ebL3zIUEt1Yt0X3JgT6V4RGEsIkd_94VuSE02I9vMYUfVRjIhigjV3ypy6iu25GP5DaVLHU8EF_g5-OqUlJjOst4/s320/2023.06.25_B15b.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcT-zUW36GpYZdSxcVVqcYnj3Oah-daRDXxAh8V4fURFOvwgsg036uBjK1WK9jYK8OtIO65P_TwXHr5R5v-BVzYndrkd4kgsLe74A6gTqUA7u2tuRDdLNQuapl6CtRsekH46pvAW6bSTsoDZYMCbIyHZn5_uMYlU_Nl7ZSAq-BUgHyLxtCjypwcVvcCOI/s650/2023.06.25_B15c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcT-zUW36GpYZdSxcVVqcYnj3Oah-daRDXxAh8V4fURFOvwgsg036uBjK1WK9jYK8OtIO65P_TwXHr5R5v-BVzYndrkd4kgsLe74A6gTqUA7u2tuRDdLNQuapl6CtRsekH46pvAW6bSTsoDZYMCbIyHZn5_uMYlU_Nl7ZSAq-BUgHyLxtCjypwcVvcCOI/s320/2023.06.25_B15c.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT9mic8Kfn49dpkVukXYHlFQR6U0Dm_YKxcTZVRCyCJ1So7Dqt6CkobhSyEsNkTL4zwgyDIXa_oQGaCi_-NpdNHljaXVHG3Zr7JoBfr2XlLXF5PaqI_u0MOIT5raIoPsfGzPQIQIyc4Y3eJxmzu6a930N_XoxSCtmDQ8rKvY4ztwaZSFxR7JW13BcV7w/s650/2023.06.25_B15d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVT9mic8Kfn49dpkVukXYHlFQR6U0Dm_YKxcTZVRCyCJ1So7Dqt6CkobhSyEsNkTL4zwgyDIXa_oQGaCi_-NpdNHljaXVHG3Zr7JoBfr2XlLXF5PaqI_u0MOIT5raIoPsfGzPQIQIyc4Y3eJxmzu6a930N_XoxSCtmDQ8rKvY4ztwaZSFxR7JW13BcV7w/s320/2023.06.25_B15d.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-n13D4gT1ZX8JiT5DN9IR8jSTBgQSHZKBSyXicwkBRyonu4EOYx4tPDWv8JglWNAGZ6iAXrCRqxrcWpCy0-ZPmooqHqyM5NVwluejwzb7St59inoY9MjnwH0rXbAt7iLfS_LMNEFbSdoqTX3ug5S7qRIpwfFQuwGbtO524s21bs2ns_53owjqFJSmL60/s650/2023.06.25_B15e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="650" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-n13D4gT1ZX8JiT5DN9IR8jSTBgQSHZKBSyXicwkBRyonu4EOYx4tPDWv8JglWNAGZ6iAXrCRqxrcWpCy0-ZPmooqHqyM5NVwluejwzb7St59inoY9MjnwH0rXbAt7iLfS_LMNEFbSdoqTX3ug5S7qRIpwfFQuwGbtO524s21bs2ns_53owjqFJSmL60/s320/2023.06.25_B15e.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "This ruby black Oatmeal Stout is brewed with pale malt and specialty dark malt with rich notes of roast, chocolate ganache, cold brew, and caramel softened by a smooth oat body."</div><div><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Block 15 Brewing self-distributes to select markets in Oregon and Washington.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured black into a pint glass. Frothy tan head with virtually no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Traditional roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate to start, then a second wave featuring citrus hop. Oats, chocolate, and coffee pop again on the aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding Stout. Big fan of the roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee here, mixed with some familiar citrus hop presence. Full-flavored and delicious. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.463/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-86901658830023194592023-12-22T14:00:00.073-10:002023-12-22T14:00:00.136-10:00Ex Novo Brewing Velvet Vacation Hazy IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JxhVu4WLo-C0N-u3y-6Ar0Zc5mmllUOlwmdvEnmjhqgBRRneTvAsRuD7ZSEXx1G-J-pCavEuEc4DRooVTA0h9Hb8DGpyqrmHxZJJSOrrP64SNTWIxQyG3jTNweseyrlEPFMxXcjg337CQQpn7x_aKDqAKDqxf-dlBswF4UqNdolD8tU9nKuS4lCg/s700/20230610_171717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="700" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JxhVu4WLo-C0N-u3y-6Ar0Zc5mmllUOlwmdvEnmjhqgBRRneTvAsRuD7ZSEXx1G-J-pCavEuEc4DRooVTA0h9Hb8DGpyqrmHxZJJSOrrP64SNTWIxQyG3jTNweseyrlEPFMxXcjg337CQQpn7x_aKDqAKDqxf-dlBswF4UqNdolD8tU9nKuS4lCg/s320/20230610_171717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Velvet Vacation<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Ex Novo Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.1%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> June 10, 2023<br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">When brewed?</b> Likely a limited-time or rotational beer. Made at the Portland location.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxwpDMSocsGQz-0rTD3px0CvEU-56aMrOebf255_-UCS0Fyb9FQZCc-98lDIGLLwht7JXJRvavN5uHwH5FGJp-8pdzozjx3hCI1vLe8SK19DExvDfSQJa8_FT7fZaUKfHxzZVJauOQAzXOHkF66QL8-10HZ8_sylSVYPl5fu8PTw-4DtaKccDp04Y/s650/20230610_171525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxwpDMSocsGQz-0rTD3px0CvEU-56aMrOebf255_-UCS0Fyb9FQZCc-98lDIGLLwht7JXJRvavN5uHwH5FGJp-8pdzozjx3hCI1vLe8SK19DExvDfSQJa8_FT7fZaUKfHxzZVJauOQAzXOHkF66QL8-10HZ8_sylSVYPl5fu8PTw-4DtaKccDp04Y/s320/20230610_171525.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVEPNONilQwq2n992uze4oAwvc0bGpYYngtRJn-WCpHv2DVbeXqB5l-X9IahAbpT9dToIjqptQ9tQ6e7tuhw3hVjyAeW7kd7AYh0Z6xXltF5JiXLfmMooGoaZ2mzm1r73ZBYse_tZ0X8IMndorrq7pEBn0yv5iv1PQEfkbZDi0_N-1kRGWXMKVg9Z/s650/20230610_171538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVEPNONilQwq2n992uze4oAwvc0bGpYYngtRJn-WCpHv2DVbeXqB5l-X9IahAbpT9dToIjqptQ9tQ6e7tuhw3hVjyAeW7kd7AYh0Z6xXltF5JiXLfmMooGoaZ2mzm1r73ZBYse_tZ0X8IMndorrq7pEBn0yv5iv1PQEfkbZDi0_N-1kRGWXMKVg9Z/s320/20230610_171538.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQP5qn0-9o4r_u1uRaXqXmLtdpb3TuuZox9V4muE_SVutEErKOzm6PuO6S701iK9SF45tGLS2W3bWgeucthFOkqAdFQX73cu8ldHtxULEDSm5BOiTI0xaSgRVNplMIjU8sxbdx7fb-erGLcovjWL7k8i4M4Vy_-4OboLByWf_Uny9wkTItz9ZLIPmB/s650/20230610_171550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQP5qn0-9o4r_u1uRaXqXmLtdpb3TuuZox9V4muE_SVutEErKOzm6PuO6S701iK9SF45tGLS2W3bWgeucthFOkqAdFQX73cu8ldHtxULEDSm5BOiTI0xaSgRVNplMIjU8sxbdx7fb-erGLcovjWL7k8i4M4Vy_-4OboLByWf_Uny9wkTItz9ZLIPmB/s320/20230610_171550.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What's on Social Media:</u></b> "Velvet Vacation is a tasty, easy drinking hazy IPA, made with Nelson, Amarillo, Eclipse & Chinook hops. With a velvety texture, lo-fi fruit frequencies & goose berry incense, we invite you to sip on this hazy & get lazy."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Nelson, Amarillo, Eclipse, Chinook.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Ex Novo Brewing distributes to several areas, including the Portland (OR) Metro, Los Angeles, SW Washington. Japan, and San Francisco Bay Area markets. Ex Novo also has a taproom in Corrales, NM.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured slightly hazy golden into a pint glass. Sediment at the bottom of the can and in the glass. White head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mostly mild, sweet citrus. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Follows the nose. Mild, pleasing citrus experience from start to finish. Drinks far easier than the stated 7.1%, quite dangerous. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Juicy with slight dry tongue. Velvety texture comes out more as the beer warms up slightly. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. For me, an ideal brew for summer because it's flavorful and hides the ABV well. Very good citrus overall. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.263</span></b><b><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-71169026285718027862023-12-08T14:00:00.072-10:002023-12-08T14:00:00.165-10:00Hetty Alice IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9hXpOCjT6IJrPBLjKwu8c3TcWMfH-z1RVlB2NVakU6vGK3lrFvqmbu0T-Oms1RWYbibcxF2xuNjAdqhBzkor0bC8NUNZqCti9ho8yMEskh9KcEUu4lpl8OBWqbgLjpsymC8qmpBDccee4R3DFga5m5M2udcNzy7KzMp1ZaZEElgME4qccgI2_Hw_/s700/2023.05.27_HA1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="700" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9hXpOCjT6IJrPBLjKwu8c3TcWMfH-z1RVlB2NVakU6vGK3lrFvqmbu0T-Oms1RWYbibcxF2xuNjAdqhBzkor0bC8NUNZqCti9ho8yMEskh9KcEUu4lpl8OBWqbgLjpsymC8qmpBDccee4R3DFga5m5M2udcNzy7KzMp1ZaZEElgME4qccgI2_Hw_/s320/2023.05.27_HA1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Hetty Alice IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Hetty Alice Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.7%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Date Canned:</u></b> March 13, 2023</div><div><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> May 27, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Year-round beer. One of their flagship beers.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGewYHKTsBcp4SL5fpiN89kGjgxwI23H_Nt0mFpEEufor7kxn8y8jEvNlImgLGSqfaBxqJpoRzXQTRihEfDHmz1m2CsLbSmm_hIut9f0esfdY0kW_By-dJxYeuOAg4gnOTIiUTDV-W9ZipCQ1_LnNXWfZm9l3Wt6xDpKo4Zs5-lLdHAMFkWq_1H7av/s600/2023.05.27_HA2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGewYHKTsBcp4SL5fpiN89kGjgxwI23H_Nt0mFpEEufor7kxn8y8jEvNlImgLGSqfaBxqJpoRzXQTRihEfDHmz1m2CsLbSmm_hIut9f0esfdY0kW_By-dJxYeuOAg4gnOTIiUTDV-W9ZipCQ1_LnNXWfZm9l3Wt6xDpKo4Zs5-lLdHAMFkWq_1H7av/s320/2023.05.27_HA2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iH5WzRtr0ZjLp5ScHZggAInht9Wp90lSgaKSLtUYEMHTCRoe8_WxGki8xexaau-22_lbn0GF3ECSfUrpNmuE9AMBATo7GamSD5HCLysgsARpERC4dH8ZdeYykI2OiMNMoneJqayqUkvMvmH1MFZjnk8hvHcGTo2Eurf91_xLNmYyhwPPwPIKOvVL/s600/2023.05.27_HA3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iH5WzRtr0ZjLp5ScHZggAInht9Wp90lSgaKSLtUYEMHTCRoe8_WxGki8xexaau-22_lbn0GF3ECSfUrpNmuE9AMBATo7GamSD5HCLysgsARpERC4dH8ZdeYykI2OiMNMoneJqayqUkvMvmH1MFZjnk8hvHcGTo2Eurf91_xLNmYyhwPPwPIKOvVL/s320/2023.05.27_HA3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTN98kMyc0TU4C7w99KB4ecexGbT63TQBo6uocagMaMiX6ZxzslsJf3QR0h2fsonmQr5--LcvOZ0lTeoG7pegp9JMLm3p2-YgfLiQP0xMCKKagL-5MNuA4pL6Z0JGRiFKTA4-RbmlIBBu_pC2XBYXNrJBIAfFDIuFqj2VizcCL9mBV0CEX91-J5Qv/s600/2023.05.27_HA4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTN98kMyc0TU4C7w99KB4ecexGbT63TQBo6uocagMaMiX6ZxzslsJf3QR0h2fsonmQr5--LcvOZ0lTeoG7pegp9JMLm3p2-YgfLiQP0xMCKKagL-5MNuA4pL6Z0JGRiFKTA4-RbmlIBBu_pC2XBYXNrJBIAfFDIuFqj2VizcCL9mBV0CEX91-J5Qv/s320/2023.05.27_HA4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "West Coast IPA featuring Citra, Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hetty Alice was my Grandmother. This beer is brewed in remembrance of her generous and adventurous spirit. With Love & Great Thirst, Brewmaster Gavin Lord."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Unknown, but for now, Hetty Alice likely distributes just within Oregon. A <b><i><a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/beer/2022/09/hetty-alice-brewing-aspiring-to-namesakes-legacy-of-elegance-and-fun-embraces-life-in-portland.html">September 2022 Oregonian article</a></i></b> noted Hetty Alice beers were found mainly in Portland, as fast east as Bend (Oregon), and as far south as Ashland (Oregon). <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. Frothy white head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mostly sweet citrus, with complementing, balanced pine/hop. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Follows the nose. Largely a sweet citrus from start to finish, with hoppy pine thrown in. Largely a straightforward IPA, but well-executed. Sweet citrus aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Leaves a dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. Now this is a flagship beer to be proud of. Flavorful, well-executed, and delicious. I also love the story behind the brewery name, which you can find on <b><i><a href="https://www.hettyalicebeers.com/">their website</a></i></b>. Hoping to try more of their beers in the future. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.475</span><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-16956792679793278462023-11-24T14:00:00.062-10:002023-11-24T14:00:00.161-10:00Xicha Brewing Nuevo Amanecer Vienna Lager<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KpvkA-gz0SAp1XklF81BvZ8lbiD7cdn7hB92vHw_pxx7amWXmSKUwBa4MzplalRq0cIO78O0qKAFCK5ey66--kPkhBCq5yQ3I9G5jvg5pg6BEQoCT6CmlHsdqvfOZeAbAdDzHRPHhertcXTXEq-2PPVk-YTf6SNAiZ-_E5hWJSfIeWgQpTa0OHEa/s720/2023.05.20_XB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="720" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KpvkA-gz0SAp1XklF81BvZ8lbiD7cdn7hB92vHw_pxx7amWXmSKUwBa4MzplalRq0cIO78O0qKAFCK5ey66--kPkhBCq5yQ3I9G5jvg5pg6BEQoCT6CmlHsdqvfOZeAbAdDzHRPHhertcXTXEq-2PPVk-YTf6SNAiZ-_E5hWJSfIeWgQpTa0OHEa/s320/2023.05.20_XB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Nuevo Amanecer<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Xicha Brewing (Salem, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 5.6%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> May 20, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time or rotational beer.<br /><u><b>IBU:</b></u> 22</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlfqa8SUqRzP57vocXYxJZ6X6_uSV50gEMzqlT-r6uM8AfgaDurbyIS6KH94hHK4XqZvKpwusdnOZAR60kdzszex0HEcZZin-pGEUJ59GUs67KfHvch4Cwest5MpFiVjDfJFUG8e5-iiEbQvYa8JC7iIm4J7ymVi1X1PE9dEohfPWXI7620I6mQnK/s600/2023.05.20_XB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPlfqa8SUqRzP57vocXYxJZ6X6_uSV50gEMzqlT-r6uM8AfgaDurbyIS6KH94hHK4XqZvKpwusdnOZAR60kdzszex0HEcZZin-pGEUJ59GUs67KfHvch4Cwest5MpFiVjDfJFUG8e5-iiEbQvYa8JC7iIm4J7ymVi1X1PE9dEohfPWXI7620I6mQnK/s320/2023.05.20_XB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc_iWjaJYC_fj9RZqCnX4Csx1TtruHTWBua91wl8NKt9PgjHhzsUNqaobb-AbdSt_BueB6tfeo-J8dT9DOF1UFlCqTVUEUmzxE6cO_67MJ5VRL2FyGZezi-9d5tejnJV808pOPTsvk4Tgezzzjhg2QP5E-Ki9dLQrVymHUn7ynJEqJJBwq5pjFM3K/s600/2023.05.20_XB6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc_iWjaJYC_fj9RZqCnX4Csx1TtruHTWBua91wl8NKt9PgjHhzsUNqaobb-AbdSt_BueB6tfeo-J8dT9DOF1UFlCqTVUEUmzxE6cO_67MJ5VRL2FyGZezi-9d5tejnJV808pOPTsvk4Tgezzzjhg2QP5E-Ki9dLQrVymHUn7ynJEqJJBwq5pjFM3K/s320/2023.05.20_XB6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "Through la diosa Mamá Sara (Incan goddess of grain and fertility) y el dios Inti (Incan sun god), this Vienna Lager represents growth and rebirth for us at Xicha. Through trying times we persevere into a new dawn with a fresh perspective and energy to continue pushing the boundaries of what we can do."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Xicha likely distributes just in the Pacific NW.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. White head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Not a Lager expert, but a clean, sweet malt presence of one. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Clean, sweet, smooth, and crisp. Low bitterness, with some sweet citrus on the aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-light bodied, some carbonation. Slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent Lager. Fresh, light, clean, and pairs wonderfully with bold Latin flavors. The touch of sweet citrus aftertaste probably bumped this up a few decimal points. I'm digging this lager more than the Dos Mundos, and that's saying a lot coming from an IPA fan. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.2</span><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-23819518915648802332023-11-10T14:00:00.102-10:002023-11-10T14:00:00.210-10:00Xicha Brewing Dos Mundos IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhm-aH7Fh3gB33pM3YJde_nHXnEC5VLAKSNX2iw-3qtw7hd6vdN6v4ISvHQw4R4Oa7LF2DK5SGrN2Myq8B3ot5SHTZlZeL7ne04di9zoQFKxM_wo0qZCe5O4qvOhJjNx1lPLwCmjAIUxXwbrF3DGrIi7-HbGWg1yJZnsqoADF_vVfCwT_ouQzrDSc/s700/2023.05.07_XB1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="700" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhm-aH7Fh3gB33pM3YJde_nHXnEC5VLAKSNX2iw-3qtw7hd6vdN6v4ISvHQw4R4Oa7LF2DK5SGrN2Myq8B3ot5SHTZlZeL7ne04di9zoQFKxM_wo0qZCe5O4qvOhJjNx1lPLwCmjAIUxXwbrF3DGrIi7-HbGWg1yJZnsqoADF_vVfCwT_ouQzrDSc/s320/2023.05.07_XB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Dos Mundos<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Xicha Brewing (Salem, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.1%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> May 7, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time or rotational beer.<br /><u><b>IBU:</b></u> 60</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgsNr4UqWYQNUbRqcwRtAp7BHGdK8b_9gtRmf87HFCQ9IWXF2c3j1PcuqJQuRvdhQaZ8nyYUf9SvQeATyiEh865httMcwOgiJTqeasOQduopqlrvCgd-R_TiCpkkvO1M4RlCWg77k_b7FhoBwJPnH8mv8umIyfBERgqNV1qxsFPNz9nQwwCcBEz9z/s600/2023.05.07_XB2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgsNr4UqWYQNUbRqcwRtAp7BHGdK8b_9gtRmf87HFCQ9IWXF2c3j1PcuqJQuRvdhQaZ8nyYUf9SvQeATyiEh865httMcwOgiJTqeasOQduopqlrvCgd-R_TiCpkkvO1M4RlCWg77k_b7FhoBwJPnH8mv8umIyfBERgqNV1qxsFPNz9nQwwCcBEz9z/s320/2023.05.07_XB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Toasted and Caramel malts balance out the body while cap-sparged CaraRed malts lend it a signature, deep orange hue. The result is an IPA showcasing 'old world' malt characteristics with a 'new world' hop profile."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Xicha likely distributes just in the Pacific NW.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear dark golden into a pint glass. Very frothy off-white head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Predominantly toasted caramel malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>3.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Toasted caramel malt again upfront. More of the strawberry jam notes from the description come out here. More citrus-hop comes out towards the back end. An earthier experience. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> A decent IPA. I'm on the fence with this one. Indifferent on the aroma, but a fan of the flavors. The earthiness and toasted caramel malt will pair well with Latin cuisine, as does a lighter-bodied brew overall. Dos Mundos is ideal also as a palate cleanser, and the higher ABV is hidden very well. <span style="color: red;"><b>3.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">3.875</span><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-85945667859249989652023-10-27T14:00:00.069-10:002023-10-27T14:00:00.443-10:00Crux Urban Jamboree Hazy IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjju7NYWMTmu0lQsrSPUtu15KcaoALQSg-7VOEOjfTbs-PKg3d4q4JQtoEYxl5tmI2SypxL45yQU0NczgKuyiTsAJxot57GgRLA5RKgj2SXji02mN07IA-ImQcVAyYQW_3r1fpRjOZpca0fnqSgBd0yHlH8XnVXh1ITVkrZIWtAxy3i9ChA7ftMaHA5/s700/2023.02.04_CF1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="700" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjju7NYWMTmu0lQsrSPUtu15KcaoALQSg-7VOEOjfTbs-PKg3d4q4JQtoEYxl5tmI2SypxL45yQU0NczgKuyiTsAJxot57GgRLA5RKgj2SXji02mN07IA-ImQcVAyYQW_3r1fpRjOZpca0fnqSgBd0yHlH8XnVXh1ITVkrZIWtAxy3i9ChA7ftMaHA5/s320/2023.02.04_CF1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Urban Jamboree<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Crux Fermentation Project (Bend, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.5%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> December 5, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> February 4, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time or rotational beer.<br /><u><b>IBU:</b></u> 32</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHtAhfiYfwv8zwTlsdy-FUOAnQgpxDehhWN0o4DUuZdqxNWJNGPAdXw1vjCFnhW8gJAmS3NBMgNgYJ-sb42w127lLH9_tKa1ZaHPKugjsrwOZhtTvuR4fFIybJ3TlobGxMVdc-STz4UxLNfmh6jc6Nq3bCNC1MDUEKYAwcff2uP7BNvUPxJdRt1Wu/s500/2023.02.04_CF2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHtAhfiYfwv8zwTlsdy-FUOAnQgpxDehhWN0o4DUuZdqxNWJNGPAdXw1vjCFnhW8gJAmS3NBMgNgYJ-sb42w127lLH9_tKa1ZaHPKugjsrwOZhtTvuR4fFIybJ3TlobGxMVdc-STz4UxLNfmh6jc6Nq3bCNC1MDUEKYAwcff2uP7BNvUPxJdRt1Wu/s320/2023.02.04_CF2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Comet, Motueka, and Citra hops deliver off the wall notes of lemon lime and candied peach rings while a rich, orange haze and a pillowy soft mouthfeel with just the right amount of bitterness brings you back around the block for another sip."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Crux <b><i><a href="https://www.cruxfermentation.com/faq/">distributes to</a></i></b> Oregon, Washington, parts of Idaho (around Boise), and parts of California (Bay Area and Humboldt County). Their beer has also been spotted in Japan and the Netherlands.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy golden into a pint glass. Unfiltered, sediment at the bottom of the can. Very frothy white head, some lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> More of a Pilsner-style malt predominates, some fruity notes more relegated to the background. <span style="color: red;"><b>3.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Fruity citrus blend of peach and lemon-lime, with complementing malt. A touch of orange citrus on the aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Creamy and juicy with slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> A decent IPA. After having some very memorable beers from Crux over the past several years, this one didn't quite hit that level. Hoped for a bit more fruit-forward experience, which I at least got with the aftertaste. Still a nice one to try at the end of the day. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">3.98</span><span style="color: red;">8/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-3428999465317475242023-10-13T14:00:00.095-10:002023-10-13T14:00:00.396-10:00Silver Falls Brewery Lookout IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVMnTWJlUKuT4VM8lXxRLLoln7V5yvg9gYVz1d9WMsFSy60PG9WVs9mmbAj99GmSHRAXVz2X97sCKNQfsVd578it_SBGLA8ovaGDyyRlBVz6HDheidpVE4bkT4MTTC_1lkVvC9jUknwAbWNx5QFK5mgjLPoMYzX2Gtm85QIDNSjea9E21QoYuHQ51/s700/2023.01.21_SF1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="700" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwVMnTWJlUKuT4VM8lXxRLLoln7V5yvg9gYVz1d9WMsFSy60PG9WVs9mmbAj99GmSHRAXVz2X97sCKNQfsVd578it_SBGLA8ovaGDyyRlBVz6HDheidpVE4bkT4MTTC_1lkVvC9jUknwAbWNx5QFK5mgjLPoMYzX2Gtm85QIDNSjea9E21QoYuHQ51/s320/2023.01.21_SF1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Lookout IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Silver Falls Brewery (Silverton, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.2%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> January 21, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Year-round beer.</div><div><b><u>IBU:</u></b> 48</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOi8J44qCYinkiCKFItBWGRHzXDaZWwG0-U3vxAopaft3tUOQi1ZHpAzeGP94ubztIeNfXp0qO15B8G98qZUUc99ZTJtA33fyTIFzKA8kMwzIEJyHXdIr7jUMClJkyEU9F-84yk_w5-cHfJ0GQ6Ouygvfm7CkB0qVv6XW_m5Ktzi7m7Cim8fEI15O/s500/2023.01.21_SF2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOi8J44qCYinkiCKFItBWGRHzXDaZWwG0-U3vxAopaft3tUOQi1ZHpAzeGP94ubztIeNfXp0qO15B8G98qZUUc99ZTJtA33fyTIFzKA8kMwzIEJyHXdIr7jUMClJkyEU9F-84yk_w5-cHfJ0GQ6Ouygvfm7CkB0qVv6XW_m5Ktzi7m7Cim8fEI15O/s320/2023.01.21_SF2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-GVdai5sxTSiv0rIdrwFdY4njeliGD4S0fLVf84swR2byNombav4Uqex_vv4znSP22rlK5uR4RJ1VB8m1CrVhdRe-G-nRJQwRH4AELCZy5Oopr8Zan4XWxo-9eMrOeYfMjoAu4frpaMA_ZFgO1GCDTYfEimUkUhS00gEeHZ0MwgTe7Lo2A9PHhH7/s500/2023.01.21_SF3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-GVdai5sxTSiv0rIdrwFdY4njeliGD4S0fLVf84swR2byNombav4Uqex_vv4znSP22rlK5uR4RJ1VB8m1CrVhdRe-G-nRJQwRH4AELCZy5Oopr8Zan4XWxo-9eMrOeYfMjoAu4frpaMA_ZFgO1GCDTYfEimUkUhS00gEeHZ0MwgTe7Lo2A9PHhH7/s320/2023.01.21_SF3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Website:</b></u> "This IPA has some fruity and citrusy notes, but is a lighter option over our long time favorite Oregon Sunshine."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What's on the Can:</u></b> "Drink in the view on Lookout Mountain Road and explore the most breathtaking PNW backcountry with Lookout IPA. A rugged malty foundation balanced by a dry hop blend of Idaho #7, Mosaic and Cashmere. Golden colored and medium bodied with fresh notes of stone fruit. Bright citrus aromas impart a clean finish. Lookout! Adventure is on the horizon!"</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Nugget, Amarillo, Cascade, Idaho #7, Mosaic, Cashmere.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Silver Falls likely stays local for their beer distribution. They moved into a larger space in Spring 2021 and upgraded their equipment to brew more beer.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. White head, some lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Tropical pine, stone fruit, and grapefruit with complementing malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Balanced pine, grapefruit/stone fruit, and malt. Citrus peel and slight malt on the aftertaste. Frankly, a nice, typical IPA. Slightly on the sweeter side and not as bitter. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An awesome IPA. Lookout represents the everyday, well-executed IPA that I'd have first-time IPA drinkers try. It's not as bitter and wonderfully balanced. For me, it otherwise would get lost in the shuffle of great beers I've had. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.1/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-14363112096267740402023-09-29T14:00:00.098-10:002023-09-29T14:00:00.142-10:00Founders Brewing KBS Blueberry Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5Dn0KKDg1RH2efKG8uhEns-DAFvkFgTM5UY3WBJufR2QK_ugAHW3H5Pgo4DN0ydzG6Ug4AbOSbfcZ0QFcv24Rfb6Ct75FubtgSvelbjoCRuTL15IMUASbEP04kSif-5Q9MyQ7vCW_C1_kYFmZQ_aLnmU3sv0d06S_Y4c-ula8INGvzRvw5X11iyqtOA/s700/20230914_214957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="700" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5Dn0KKDg1RH2efKG8uhEns-DAFvkFgTM5UY3WBJufR2QK_ugAHW3H5Pgo4DN0ydzG6Ug4AbOSbfcZ0QFcv24Rfb6Ct75FubtgSvelbjoCRuTL15IMUASbEP04kSif-5Q9MyQ7vCW_C1_kYFmZQ_aLnmU3sv0d06S_Y4c-ula8INGvzRvw5X11iyqtOA/s320/20230914_214957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> KBS Blueberry<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 11.2%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 12 oz bottles; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Total Wine & More (Vancouver, WA)<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> $7.99 for 12 oz. bottle, or $23.99 for 4-pack<br /><br /><b><u>Date Bottled:</u></b> July 11, 2023</div><div><b><u>Date Bought:</u></b> September 14, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> September 14, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Seasonal beer. Generally available from July to September.<br /><u><b>IBUs:</b></u> 45</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdqDbnUTchZbOhuU8VUmNYZq3pOwOqFC9vknsb6qZ8kuBCukQFKLzAdS8_oHVcgRfoyRCHZej4E-RALjv96kMJ5YyxETi8N-fLXxypKdymn6YDDEOl8I653qTp2fUpCkrZFiADYPw3pLh0Nmg7w0SXVmJDEcgRD6qry4zurrtgyVXGCit15uYkWc566Y/s700/20230914_104410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdqDbnUTchZbOhuU8VUmNYZq3pOwOqFC9vknsb6qZ8kuBCukQFKLzAdS8_oHVcgRfoyRCHZej4E-RALjv96kMJ5YyxETi8N-fLXxypKdymn6YDDEOl8I653qTp2fUpCkrZFiADYPw3pLh0Nmg7w0SXVmJDEcgRD6qry4zurrtgyVXGCit15uYkWc566Y/s320/20230914_104410.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wJ9cunWmEk_4SkZf8c3kzMHHtry1VDqn3sWwAiLbW9NKLUPLFKzvCUybZTCqO0KMrcJBCcywQoDlUJYlGfBW163ojgipAKhtZY7iEP_mSCLK-y7m13EzReCICCYt4bDJUOjHgWoLJrKOlOgV4esVwC5CGIGIVJDZ0TYHgdxcuz7wI-TU04ckIcW6jY4/s700/20230914_104826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wJ9cunWmEk_4SkZf8c3kzMHHtry1VDqn3sWwAiLbW9NKLUPLFKzvCUybZTCqO0KMrcJBCcywQoDlUJYlGfBW163ojgipAKhtZY7iEP_mSCLK-y7m13EzReCICCYt4bDJUOjHgWoLJrKOlOgV4esVwC5CGIGIVJDZ0TYHgdxcuz7wI-TU04ckIcW6jY4/s320/20230914_104826.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLGi308v0rd_yxwIeH8qXObRfN6cd4kKg40d92EX0zD0Bx6YWRocBOnOh_f_WQg4qUUiOaFHhdYz1G3ascxB9xdbEV8YYY8JpTLBk9_Ume1onHJR-7j3UILj6em4nrzZ5xWdaR3WDHnMTYVjXLM4tHFP2Ekv8dg9EMYwA5VddAUNK_HvXYlQVLlhyXEA/s700/20230914_104846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLGi308v0rd_yxwIeH8qXObRfN6cd4kKg40d92EX0zD0Bx6YWRocBOnOh_f_WQg4qUUiOaFHhdYz1G3ascxB9xdbEV8YYY8JpTLBk9_Ume1onHJR-7j3UILj6em4nrzZ5xWdaR3WDHnMTYVjXLM4tHFP2Ekv8dg9EMYwA5VddAUNK_HvXYlQVLlhyXEA/s320/20230914_104846.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><u><b>Commercial Description:</b></u> "It’s time to celebrate two decades of barrel-aging imperial stouts with KBS Blueberry. In honor of the 20th anniversary of KBS, we’ve given this legendary beer a dose of Michigan blueberries. The alluring aroma of dessert brings you in, while layers of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, oak and bourbon barrel notes become more profound with every sip. A sweet and sophisticated tribute to a world-renowned beer."<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Founders Brewing distributes to most U.S. states. Founders started distribution to Washington and Oregon in February 2017. Founders ships just some beers to Hawaii, but not this one.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured black into a plastic cup (didn't have fancy glasses in my hotel room). Some tan head that can be frothy if the beer slightly warms before pouring. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mostly chocolate and pleasing barrel-age presence. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Large chocolate presence at the start, with more vanilla and blueberry on the second wave. Bourbon-barrel aging throughout that complements everything. Octane very well-controlled and a dangerous, tasty stout. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Full-bodied, some carbonation. Velvety on the tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding Imperial Stout. While an amazing beer, I think the sweetness from the vanilla and blueberries hurt this one when comparing it to the <b><i><a href="https://aaronbeerreviews.blogspot.com/2017/04/founders-brewing-kbs-kentucky-breakfast.html">KBS</a></i></b> and <b><i><a href="https://aaronbeerreviews.blogspot.com/2017/12/founders-brewing-cbs-canadian-breakfast.html">CBS</a></i></b> varieties I had on draft in 2017. KBS Blueberry works and I still recommend that stout lovers try it if available. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.5/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-17074953060335616912023-09-22T14:00:00.091-10:002023-09-22T14:00:00.399-10:00Fort George / Ruse Brewing Pizza Pals IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc3R9mR0T0dKwozIZ6RBNGVzRSbGbhRWZxSTrloC1auEC3xLtkRYygaRkoAF9jS5rJ9LyJUEMaZPw-yu5tIBIsw-Jv2YtVTmEY63FCV6EeaPaNYB90rqvEeXHapG1kyK1mKB3tXmcl5P2vL8Mwoc8673FedwTznYmK6zgsCE_J8eyeoR0nQ1gJeRx/s700/2023.01.14_FG1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="700" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQc3R9mR0T0dKwozIZ6RBNGVzRSbGbhRWZxSTrloC1auEC3xLtkRYygaRkoAF9jS5rJ9LyJUEMaZPw-yu5tIBIsw-Jv2YtVTmEY63FCV6EeaPaNYB90rqvEeXHapG1kyK1mKB3tXmcl5P2vL8Mwoc8673FedwTznYmK6zgsCE_J8eyeoR0nQ1gJeRx/s320/2023.01.14_FG1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Pizza Pals<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR) in collaboration with Ruse Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.2%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> November 30, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> January 14, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time release. Winter seasonal from November 2022 to February 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaHV6jNHn4vCOjiDGZzXeierK0HlcB97l1JEThH7XMokWVUsUjpk8CCLVv14w92XwWh_CT8LACCZHh-Y1skwtSzlNoNQmVlHBR5IN7Pa-YfGN2QEhv7bI2-PD5hPgc01gNyktXXjgJytUD1oqvX59y2Fa0Hhu3Fo-8bSyW1qIhiFgUs7vkjqLn6_7/s500/2023.01.14_FG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaHV6jNHn4vCOjiDGZzXeierK0HlcB97l1JEThH7XMokWVUsUjpk8CCLVv14w92XwWh_CT8LACCZHh-Y1skwtSzlNoNQmVlHBR5IN7Pa-YfGN2QEhv7bI2-PD5hPgc01gNyktXXjgJytUD1oqvX59y2Fa0Hhu3Fo-8bSyW1qIhiFgUs7vkjqLn6_7/s320/2023.01.14_FG2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTzhojP06l0G-5X2c16vwIHdNUOzMnNuuDNaBKvS_dyagOedWBXAHrEfCA_Nql2dOrnIi6i-_-QrNW0XEfySbNo0dzItBhCQ8geM4j4Vt-JhZoOzdLStayTFwlOVYv499Aa4NmGMjYlCtBYvGkGXRLe9QNmLh_enIyIAfQ6QRlk62FYKSpAle0tlU/s500/2023.01.14_FG3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTzhojP06l0G-5X2c16vwIHdNUOzMnNuuDNaBKvS_dyagOedWBXAHrEfCA_Nql2dOrnIi6i-_-QrNW0XEfySbNo0dzItBhCQ8geM4j4Vt-JhZoOzdLStayTFwlOVYv499Aa4NmGMjYlCtBYvGkGXRLe9QNmLh_enIyIAfQ6QRlk62FYKSpAle0tlU/s320/2023.01.14_FG3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCMubchT7-C1nIPo77bD9_XGCeFiqZEwIWy2awrP556T-Tq-DOgB_7ZO3062gVarYbgyHhVX_NZGWIT6Q2OgFt0KdGTe2bZ_JCjIS7Jt9nUG-an0kvgE-id_pNcvjxM1voGeTNVON9jCnvRE2yVF6k5oX1na6ih3Dm1fYkHvole3i2dnkACBdSUr5K/s500/2023.01.14_FG4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCMubchT7-C1nIPo77bD9_XGCeFiqZEwIWy2awrP556T-Tq-DOgB_7ZO3062gVarYbgyHhVX_NZGWIT6Q2OgFt0KdGTe2bZ_JCjIS7Jt9nUG-an0kvgE-id_pNcvjxM1voGeTNVON9jCnvRE2yVF6k5oX1na6ih3Dm1fYkHvole3i2dnkACBdSUr5K/s320/2023.01.14_FG4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgEwOhcscBVLa2JMjEyqLD_13_gQOjUfaq_i6mm40lWpuV8q5LeLN1ZCrW2lXqhX3_KMG87c_H9MajwC4A-2CrhS219R-BXJ4Qai8ays9HQEKrMANHzYSVVhLUB2rui9bZnq0NQOhsqiGz8Jkait38wg9-XxdQcXCP3TvY0Hjvx67YwdM_BAAndKh/s500/2023.01.14_FG5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgEwOhcscBVLa2JMjEyqLD_13_gQOjUfaq_i6mm40lWpuV8q5LeLN1ZCrW2lXqhX3_KMG87c_H9MajwC4A-2CrhS219R-BXJ4Qai8ays9HQEKrMANHzYSVVhLUB2rui9bZnq0NQOhsqiGz8Jkait38wg9-XxdQcXCP3TvY0Hjvx67YwdM_BAAndKh/s320/2023.01.14_FG5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM844pRtA16Tt-P6KZGmovp2ucASx8aDUtHEqy3KgyyWeXNlWt7orvFTFBuMQruqGUZW55yZ5iNmtoE9NH755y7ngJSajTbyVNvD45GUlWqZW1CAYnQaxa9W7Vi6V6LxnjJ6VvRqZnTyd6oPSLdelpEDWVrHitzdoaa_jh_LWhGb4UOm0n-cAebGc/s500/2023.01.14_FG6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM844pRtA16Tt-P6KZGmovp2ucASx8aDUtHEqy3KgyyWeXNlWt7orvFTFBuMQruqGUZW55yZ5iNmtoE9NH755y7ngJSajTbyVNvD45GUlWqZW1CAYnQaxa9W7Vi6V6LxnjJ6VvRqZnTyd6oPSLdelpEDWVrHitzdoaa_jh_LWhGb4UOm0n-cAebGc/s320/2023.01.14_FG6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Website:</b></u> "Pizza Pals is a new winter seasonal IPA brewed in collaboration with Ruse’s Crust Collective on the Vancouver Waterfront. Come with us, celebrate the world’s most logical food and beverage pairing all winter long, November to February. Grab a pint of Pizza Pals with your pizza pals at Fort George and all over the Pacific Northwest – Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Northern California.</div><div><br /></div><div>We made the perfect beer for pizza: packed with Nelson and Simcoe hops alongside the fanciest malts we could muster for a balanced, snappy American IPA." <b><i><a href="https://fortgeorgebrewery.com/beer/pizza-pals-ipa/">Read more on their website!</a></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Simcoe, Nelson, Nelson Goo, Simcoe Cryo, Columbus.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> GW Superior Pils, GW 2 Row, Briess Flaked Rice, Admiral Chit.</div><div><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> As of 2023, Fort George distributes to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy golden-light orange into a pint glass. White head, good lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Tropical stone fruit, grape, and pineapple, with controlled dank/pine. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Assertive tropical dank from start to finish. Pulpy citrus aftertaste. Tasty flavor bomb. Drinks very easy for 7.2%. Dangerous. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy and pulpy with trace dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> A world-class IPA. I'm still singing the praises of Fort George beer years after leaving the Pacific NW. To me, they've either gotten better or I've gained a newfound appreciation of how good I had it when living there. Pizza Pals is a flavor bomb that will be perfect with pizza. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.713/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-87200231719786534312023-09-08T14:00:00.104-10:002023-09-08T14:00:00.430-10:00Elysian Brewing Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhJEZyflqfoy-grmYMi67-80DvOj2eRDRhU56hS7ZSGzijGOj5iELl9-ALXfsbokbf4jBjLPz9Y7QJyZJOux_mmM7KMVlNn4gKlkxpuDdHhiW5naAgWP6kPP9TNY20MlHCRV4oh_jIr1QxuSR40_dGDrJiPdGLnL7PIdgbHb5pRrjU7PI-NzN50uy/s700/2022.12.24_EB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="700" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhJEZyflqfoy-grmYMi67-80DvOj2eRDRhU56hS7ZSGzijGOj5iELl9-ALXfsbokbf4jBjLPz9Y7QJyZJOux_mmM7KMVlNn4gKlkxpuDdHhiW5naAgWP6kPP9TNY20MlHCRV4oh_jIr1QxuSR40_dGDrJiPdGLnL7PIdgbHb5pRrjU7PI-NzN50uy/s320/2022.12.24_EB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Full Contact<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Elysian Brewing Co. (Seattle, WA)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 8.8%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><div><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 12 oz cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors (Aiea, HI)<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> $12.99 for six 12 oz. cans<br /><br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> December 24, 2022</div><div><b><u>"Best By" Date:</u></b> April 7, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Year-round beer.</div><div><b><u>IBU:</u></b> 60</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBoHuPMUfOM8Qv4bLxnhnNn4TEVEKpI8uWJbybAJhAzANardPgdwJZCgxtxeUO4Ov31qOTwennufMtdkSFs6PmRsKri--YunOdT-V3b9lS1stnxAaoQY327ZlsLHB9fZo8UEwcTuL1gY3fxzHWRZrC1Kz2yAszsX1pMH7TSUPexCe5A3YF6r6rRSO/s500/2022.12.24_EB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBoHuPMUfOM8Qv4bLxnhnNn4TEVEKpI8uWJbybAJhAzANardPgdwJZCgxtxeUO4Ov31qOTwennufMtdkSFs6PmRsKri--YunOdT-V3b9lS1stnxAaoQY327ZlsLHB9fZo8UEwcTuL1gY3fxzHWRZrC1Kz2yAszsX1pMH7TSUPexCe5A3YF6r6rRSO/s320/2022.12.24_EB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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As you do, your nose opens to a tangent of wistful memories — peach season in the orchard, a tangerine tree on a hill, fresh honeydew cold from the fridge, and a vanilla cream soda in your hand. What kind of bittersweet initiation is this?"</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> 2-Row, Malted Wheat, Unmalted Wheat.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Centennial, Simcoe, Strata (and more).<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Elysian distributes to a wider population since being purchased by AB InBev.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured mostly clear golden into a pint glass. White head, virtually no lacing. Thought the beer would have been hazier. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Blend of sweet citrus, pine, and hops. Some octane detected. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Follows the nose, wonderfully balanced sweet citrus, pine, and bitter hops. Aftertaste has more of a citrus peel experience. Not too sweet, not too bitter. Dangerous brew that drinks very easy for 8.8%. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Leaves a dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding Double IPA. It's been ages since I've had an Elysian beer, and I'm glad to see it's still awesome. Definite bonus points for how drinkable Full Contact is; it drinks so dangerous for 8.8% while having that balanced sweet citrus and bitter hop experience. I'm also a fan of the can art. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4</span><span style="color: red;">.438/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-25701834257449438322023-08-25T14:00:00.080-10:002023-08-25T14:00:00.430-10:00Second Profession Brewing Space Flamingo Fresh Hop Hazy IPA (2022)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihazD-BHYE2Yiq5tWG84vu2QQDoHsCnlxJwcqlNLsoUMBDXU4PRc3kxcLjqLKKs8QEsXhGPFbvrHCavBiB0sKtZdszmvoTbhNVz7VT64gG0vrflU_K89RQJ2-kR9WLqFI_zX1q34q86F57OvBMDZ93jnq0FbdSoZz3IxhoY7dNL9qhnd0d-Uf-O7Rl/s710/2022.11.05_SP1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="710" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihazD-BHYE2Yiq5tWG84vu2QQDoHsCnlxJwcqlNLsoUMBDXU4PRc3kxcLjqLKKs8QEsXhGPFbvrHCavBiB0sKtZdszmvoTbhNVz7VT64gG0vrflU_K89RQJ2-kR9WLqFI_zX1q34q86F57OvBMDZ93jnq0FbdSoZz3IxhoY7dNL9qhnd0d-Uf-O7Rl/s320/2022.11.05_SP1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Space Flamingo Fresh Hop Hazy IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Second Profession Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.4%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> November 5, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed/released?</b></u> Special release. One of their flagship beers made with fresh El Dorado hops.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimw-kkK8OkmDrdzKj459bAE0NtnKW_UP2i5RNIoIviZM9xpdqmqgV3Q9zX_IakEeGo4hHZgG588fiFYWKJL-xhvZr-yqGlFVVLQ9aPJwt-f7v1Y8jloZTMZT9FYS8EAiR6f_2NOgUg2kEzlyLFm-PJYUiQxXyN-cs-nXlYXMILm2YwBi68psy7M9_j/s500/2022.11.05_SP2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimw-kkK8OkmDrdzKj459bAE0NtnKW_UP2i5RNIoIviZM9xpdqmqgV3Q9zX_IakEeGo4hHZgG588fiFYWKJL-xhvZr-yqGlFVVLQ9aPJwt-f7v1Y8jloZTMZT9FYS8EAiR6f_2NOgUg2kEzlyLFm-PJYUiQxXyN-cs-nXlYXMILm2YwBi68psy7M9_j/s320/2022.11.05_SP2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkVGk85Qu8w2VHYJV4DqzeMKXF6_pCwU6bRyMC7aoAg528qqvb2PEl7sy-estoRJ9NPgO0SNJEOhFk14YgGpN20Z2oCzT0Dj38IGWi_Y22x7mQ8773K4plACAcN6-vT5RvDdQWaA3xUGhiITYS5Ihb1RfIVGlZEF5KJD-66zL-Uf4xZBU3Vb0HceA/s500/2022.11.05_SP3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkVGk85Qu8w2VHYJV4DqzeMKXF6_pCwU6bRyMC7aoAg528qqvb2PEl7sy-estoRJ9NPgO0SNJEOhFk14YgGpN20Z2oCzT0Dj38IGWi_Y22x7mQ8773K4plACAcN6-vT5RvDdQWaA3xUGhiITYS5Ihb1RfIVGlZEF5KJD-66zL-Uf4xZBU3Vb0HceA/s320/2022.11.05_SP3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbaYCm5g6Ce8Smh-H68YV-oqjTutPvEeyoKC25tlI-YJRUeKcbmg2Oz5AQUvVqcrX2CLOpylvX96A1J_Tcx7YsRRKz2_3NrFL5d4W_ZZ9vnjYDoWE9-XYdrFkw69nFxEFXMfA03iCdZxc5LsHnvRsYi9XknAVS_XGJIBep5u1kODQZMcghHL3mK5O/s500/2022.11.05_SP4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbaYCm5g6Ce8Smh-H68YV-oqjTutPvEeyoKC25tlI-YJRUeKcbmg2Oz5AQUvVqcrX2CLOpylvX96A1J_Tcx7YsRRKz2_3NrFL5d4W_ZZ9vnjYDoWE9-XYdrFkw69nFxEFXMfA03iCdZxc5LsHnvRsYi9XknAVS_XGJIBep5u1kODQZMcghHL3mK5O/s320/2022.11.05_SP4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Commercial Description:</b></u> "Our flagship hazy IPA with an out of this world dry hop of fresh El Dorado hops from Crosby Hop Farms!"</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Sultana, Trident, Citra, El Dorado.<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Second Profession Brewing distributes their beer locally.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy light orange to burnt orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered. Very frothy white head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mainly a blend of citrus and floral. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Multiple waves of flavor. Starts more citrus, papaya, and berry. Also detecting guava. Floral phase comes in for a tad. Mostly fruity aftertaste. Drinks very easy for 7.4%. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy. Also a pulpy mouthfeel. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. I coulda sworn that I had reviewed Second Profession beers before, but I guess I was wrong. I'm a fan of Space Flamingo. It hits more fruity on the flavor than the aroma. and it's very dangerous when I can easily start tanking this 7.4% brew. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4</span><span style="color: red;">.363/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-66060521267731167482023-08-11T14:00:00.082-10:002023-08-11T14:00:00.398-10:00Baerlic Brewing Better Together IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeTyJF6E5IabB-rK1jmxilEgOZj8NCIB1oUmfv1fMo1rAsEKJrfv9e3pZCyU4-WHgIVC6o8q83zObZqdDctjste3YfqSknUfPp_b5LEIR364dvPr4WAbfKBgnna1OpbbNh5J35UTeFT9RN9EETvFRJoHG4ZHNy9JRzJXmG4JB8wfiDYz47Yi5JTHs/s710/2022.10.29_BB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="710" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeTyJF6E5IabB-rK1jmxilEgOZj8NCIB1oUmfv1fMo1rAsEKJrfv9e3pZCyU4-WHgIVC6o8q83zObZqdDctjste3YfqSknUfPp_b5LEIR364dvPr4WAbfKBgnna1OpbbNh5J35UTeFT9RN9EETvFRJoHG4ZHNy9JRzJXmG4JB8wfiDYz47Yi5JTHs/s320/2022.10.29_BB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Better Together<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Baerlic Brewing Co. (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.7%<br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> March 10, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> October 29, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed/released?</b></u> Year-round beer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFW72p37jWImMyFmIO8txawSGcJ-utG6z21Ab68Kk02zAbV-XtlK0fFPnbXo8iePw_apO4LChPsRF2Oa1f7b3Hzp_Ccnpl8VVCYRYABRBkGIZokuc7H18JkeHwT-ar53XT7DY_qTggCD0ORe77hZdnPjLPLtVKgbfPX7-k80ml9ijb-dwGWHIemQ8I/s500/2022.10.29_BB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFW72p37jWImMyFmIO8txawSGcJ-utG6z21Ab68Kk02zAbV-XtlK0fFPnbXo8iePw_apO4LChPsRF2Oa1f7b3Hzp_Ccnpl8VVCYRYABRBkGIZokuc7H18JkeHwT-ar53XT7DY_qTggCD0ORe77hZdnPjLPLtVKgbfPX7-k80ml9ijb-dwGWHIemQ8I/s320/2022.10.29_BB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tsjVqTmHoudTAd0fDBS6nlW66pRs1oA2Ol0KkM5gZ_4oa5_wKWme7OM80i6cgrPtiwIVaGvx3FmthwhYUcDxzUk4RC7tNLBwe7-TVpxODUqB6HruZ85wFXDqgibdxZOFR9PJk45qoUgkuXSp_IwHAgtR1uG1rYEcWOKy9EyyI4t9MGyoopWq-kAo/s500/2022.10.29_BB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_tsjVqTmHoudTAd0fDBS6nlW66pRs1oA2Ol0KkM5gZ_4oa5_wKWme7OM80i6cgrPtiwIVaGvx3FmthwhYUcDxzUk4RC7tNLBwe7-TVpxODUqB6HruZ85wFXDqgibdxZOFR9PJk45qoUgkuXSp_IwHAgtR1uG1rYEcWOKy9EyyI4t9MGyoopWq-kAo/s320/2022.10.29_BB3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4NJzA6B1x1Gka1zVU0CjNMjZ8gKir7h_q_ZXiQbAV_5F4EpjSqTQk_wn4FcUgO4-U8Y-_hIHawjRLveo21Vlk_3fFmQ4KM1BDN38aDeckY944juI0-ohu80TIySMpQ54NQ65pmrACdRLvkcEqLfPrlEU_AV4xDtl_VMjkaPFrL-0O-8R59cLE8w7/s500/2022.10.29_BB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4NJzA6B1x1Gka1zVU0CjNMjZ8gKir7h_q_ZXiQbAV_5F4EpjSqTQk_wn4FcUgO4-U8Y-_hIHawjRLveo21Vlk_3fFmQ4KM1BDN38aDeckY944juI0-ohu80TIySMpQ54NQ65pmrACdRLvkcEqLfPrlEU_AV4xDtl_VMjkaPFrL-0O-8R59cLE8w7/s320/2022.10.29_BB4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What's on the Can:</u></b> "Wherever we go, we go together."<br /><br /><u><b>What's on the Website:</b></u> "When Citra, Strata and Mosaic come together, it's the sum of all their parts that make up this tropical West Coast IPA—where notes of overripe tropical fruit, strawberry and dank berry dominate."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> Pilsner, 2-Row, White Wheat.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Citra, Strata, Mosaic.<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Baerlic Brewing currently self-distributes their beer in the Portland metro area.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. White head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Dank tropical and berry qualities. As the beer warms up, it becomes a more sweet citrus aroma, while the dank fades a bit for some balance. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Dank tropical fruit from start to finish. Mix of stone fruit and berry, possibly grape. Citrus and citrus peel aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Slightly juicy and some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An awesome IPA. There's not a lot that makes this stand out over another West Coast IPA, but it's well-made and the citrus shines just as much as the dank hop. If not too cold, it's a fairly balanced brew that I'd enjoy any day. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4</span><span style="color: red;">.038/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-91173089514736644782023-07-28T14:00:00.095-10:002023-07-28T14:00:00.390-10:00Beer Lab HI Ko'olauloa NE IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kiVlALymL-s9T8G3TZeJKzg87vlAL1uiFY-FxhCoLhtKKnEub_mU-NEc8-WyV7LooQYT3RDuMeOaF9XPr6b9aJ2kDysfsYec-4pWIHzHh3S-aB7bOFBkrt-Jl9CwxkkOjef3Ecdy4YMdejJkJ39PV5G22ZOGxjkFAM_ekToJ82dK5Z2vjzcHOy0h/s700/2022.10.01_BL1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="700" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kiVlALymL-s9T8G3TZeJKzg87vlAL1uiFY-FxhCoLhtKKnEub_mU-NEc8-WyV7LooQYT3RDuMeOaF9XPr6b9aJ2kDysfsYec-4pWIHzHh3S-aB7bOFBkrt-Jl9CwxkkOjef3Ecdy4YMdejJkJ39PV5G22ZOGxjkFAM_ekToJ82dK5Z2vjzcHOy0h/s320/2022.10.01_BL1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Ko'olauloa<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Beer Lab Hawaii (Honolulu, HI)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.0%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a party<br /><br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> October 1, 2022<br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">When brewed?</b> Special or rotating beer.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9KQj-MbdlzggF6vGfiU-3rZyNxouOoTFz97NBKW5xQcvSKv2KgRGljF6ULBE8OVFN50JGaXKs8r_IJGyOpca3Ad4Y1XkYhqfb4kY-JR9JMC-zxvt802AyKr_ymW3fbQ4-iDuGRze28dlFi252kNN2HBDCaikgW5aFiuAnEqBAaOT9rAoGdnECHS5/s500/2022.10.01_BL2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9KQj-MbdlzggF6vGfiU-3rZyNxouOoTFz97NBKW5xQcvSKv2KgRGljF6ULBE8OVFN50JGaXKs8r_IJGyOpca3Ad4Y1XkYhqfb4kY-JR9JMC-zxvt802AyKr_ymW3fbQ4-iDuGRze28dlFi252kNN2HBDCaikgW5aFiuAnEqBAaOT9rAoGdnECHS5/s320/2022.10.01_BL2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XorH4Ms5SsIUwoeDfIel4IjwjU8Jq9kaKttQv5P2QfHxTSg1-jSyYGm6dWk6TVNmHu4sBQDGJ7hH9pPz_o-QnDyaPaNBjEMLzz8PF_bosNyB9F10EI-IukQBduQEQUOs1RkwwO8wARB1YP63j0mhTSIR4FRKOXAkLux8Z8S5wn7WzGZwnsDid-uA/s500/2022.10.01_BL3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6XorH4Ms5SsIUwoeDfIel4IjwjU8Jq9kaKttQv5P2QfHxTSg1-jSyYGm6dWk6TVNmHu4sBQDGJ7hH9pPz_o-QnDyaPaNBjEMLzz8PF_bosNyB9F10EI-IukQBduQEQUOs1RkwwO8wARB1YP63j0mhTSIR4FRKOXAkLux8Z8S5wn7WzGZwnsDid-uA/s320/2022.10.01_BL3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFt0pP2gDUCqGP--cJZHOQB4xEksJUacILE9NzLeaMbo6jikZZL8U7u3o7XdIO6ywGOxGi-wdn9kk1dvdVTYkLI2ShaUwJELd0C0zypLZGDWSZcNji-996Qigd_OtPRGMsvmmfltcN-l475bCvVv7CuHCBGQx3N8e24sjIUGULYjDVUrdfrFzW9gz/s500/2022.10.01_BL4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFt0pP2gDUCqGP--cJZHOQB4xEksJUacILE9NzLeaMbo6jikZZL8U7u3o7XdIO6ywGOxGi-wdn9kk1dvdVTYkLI2ShaUwJELd0C0zypLZGDWSZcNji-996Qigd_OtPRGMsvmmfltcN-l475bCvVv7CuHCBGQx3N8e24sjIUGULYjDVUrdfrFzW9gz/s320/2022.10.01_BL4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnGYy5Dt8_CxdbkFbKL6b4q-uXpKpUq0agzKbzAsHZ_Ab9UPOxy7__rQj6pNyMRrBzqYTkryeM3-TG6bxYxUSn-p7wO4_ds_Jr2EhdNbRIBBVJfwZYBU7pnMHkwuzuxB2NsDTN3cYmbrG-hoFI0DflQqVFRAZ51TyMxFh9Wm5fFrocExIGhwu-5FT/s500/2022.10.01_BL5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnGYy5Dt8_CxdbkFbKL6b4q-uXpKpUq0agzKbzAsHZ_Ab9UPOxy7__rQj6pNyMRrBzqYTkryeM3-TG6bxYxUSn-p7wO4_ds_Jr2EhdNbRIBBVJfwZYBU7pnMHkwuzuxB2NsDTN3cYmbrG-hoFI0DflQqVFRAZ51TyMxFh9Wm5fFrocExIGhwu-5FT/s320/2022.10.01_BL5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "Ko'olauloa is a Beer Lab classic. This tropical hazy fruit bomb is brewed with choke Citra and Mosaic hops, combined with a magical yeast blend. Like the menehune, this beer is only seen on special occasions. Chee hoo."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Citra, Mosaic.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Beer Lab is only found in Hawaii.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy burnt orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, lots of sediment at the bottom of the can. Very frothy white head, almost no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Juicy, dank citrus, with some floral notes. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Fruity citrus to start. As the beer warms, though, more dankness and octane come out. Finish includes more citrus. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy with almost no dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An awesome IPA. Huge disclaimer here though...this had been in my aunt's fridge for around nine months before I drank it. So even though I didn't enjoy it at peak freshness, I thought it was still very good. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.038</span></b><b><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-44380710272694834162023-07-21T14:00:00.075-10:002023-07-21T14:00:00.152-10:00Fort George Brewing 3-Way IPA (2023 West Coast Style - Purple Version)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9gWwAAI9q_tYhvOdfV8z4dtwR-F5qu4GZKdMRQ8UcDNDE0DDysurl2mboepUTT8ypPshiKOnfQPXhvwb2utGL_GJ1VaEIMXou1vLl_l5QKKlnSAQ62QX-6piz8p1bEYHuZK_EC_EHQtsZ344DVzMuInwv0qqMNVs2YXiyg7H5wheqrpmeBoryqII-rA/s750/2023.07.16_FG1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="750" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9gWwAAI9q_tYhvOdfV8z4dtwR-F5qu4GZKdMRQ8UcDNDE0DDysurl2mboepUTT8ypPshiKOnfQPXhvwb2utGL_GJ1VaEIMXou1vLl_l5QKKlnSAQ62QX-6piz8p1bEYHuZK_EC_EHQtsZ344DVzMuInwv0qqMNVs2YXiyg7H5wheqrpmeBoryqII-rA/s320/2023.07.16_FG1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> 3-Way IPA (2023 West Coast Style - Purple Version)<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR) in collaboration with Anchorage Brewing (Anchorage, AK) and Cellarmaker Brewing (San Francisco, CA).<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> June 6, 2023<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> July 16, 2023<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time seasonal beer. 3-Way IPA returns annually from about June through August. Fort George collaborates with two other companies to make this. This is also dubbed "Version 2" on the Fort George website.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJiJgCusXim39Ce1UYlbm5NKsaHEqjwX-R0noCIBIqHTOxTC7vWYoh6gWWj_LD9VkyCuor_jpvlxj9Ttq7O9NHcVeDgnVP4K3iq8z21x0wbWuhombQ403g_n-Xndx-OqVLj2HNxkQF--p010LRdFPGAGI7_GjRti4YGJm18iZRfaTbJ5CSEp4mLgkzKN8/s700/2023.07.16_FG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJiJgCusXim39Ce1UYlbm5NKsaHEqjwX-R0noCIBIqHTOxTC7vWYoh6gWWj_LD9VkyCuor_jpvlxj9Ttq7O9NHcVeDgnVP4K3iq8z21x0wbWuhombQ403g_n-Xndx-OqVLj2HNxkQF--p010LRdFPGAGI7_GjRti4YGJm18iZRfaTbJ5CSEp4mLgkzKN8/s320/2023.07.16_FG2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigauPJ1NVfXm2-rkLiLcwgJWGLu-DXQAfH_V1CJfY601WQ1DFTvARpQT-6JM104Wnlr3NorPgrGMsW9ziy7nWwmJG6RdrCTt5zXw9MD8vlEomH5JYg86ceipcakUWa6wVDBZvkSVeLYHwYDS855ylpwHfilcwFeqRWX3tAjhEtjOsYg3mspe3ELKxiHxE/s700/2023.07.16_FG3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigauPJ1NVfXm2-rkLiLcwgJWGLu-DXQAfH_V1CJfY601WQ1DFTvARpQT-6JM104Wnlr3NorPgrGMsW9ziy7nWwmJG6RdrCTt5zXw9MD8vlEomH5JYg86ceipcakUWa6wVDBZvkSVeLYHwYDS855ylpwHfilcwFeqRWX3tAjhEtjOsYg3mspe3ELKxiHxE/s320/2023.07.16_FG3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghirrPWjjGL0Pz2sKjcuinXfAQWlQ3CUk4aa-KDZCRhr0tgQfv8jlycg5q81Rfy3xCWdAquYT9SlChIYQWuZRF1nmYq4HD4_VNUA6lUP7BjRS599EDu-kDYMqojEfhIx4LGeBpohbllFGdpy8_vvOBQyu1VfC6ydVbV-uo2sC3HlFNyJ2oMnLwuN01kjM/s700/2023.07.16_FG4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghirrPWjjGL0Pz2sKjcuinXfAQWlQ3CUk4aa-KDZCRhr0tgQfv8jlycg5q81Rfy3xCWdAquYT9SlChIYQWuZRF1nmYq4HD4_VNUA6lUP7BjRS599EDu-kDYMqojEfhIx4LGeBpohbllFGdpy8_vvOBQyu1VfC6ydVbV-uo2sC3HlFNyJ2oMnLwuN01kjM/s320/2023.07.16_FG4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTn-RVHAa0jGc9W8nQFhrU46RBt_rJas0dwQ4tjKt9oUrfch6SD2fhu7TM0CVxYE7Qf-K40fx06ko7Q31jR7ZQ16-WoZovrCFQ4i_QQSx_JnGrW41owr6GCHI4zE1btYR5MTiuCS6a8UJKq5SIwaEf1HLDndi8fl6FcxI2hEU6QfF8DE_F_eKcBk18gI/s700/2023.07.16_FG5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTn-RVHAa0jGc9W8nQFhrU46RBt_rJas0dwQ4tjKt9oUrfch6SD2fhu7TM0CVxYE7Qf-K40fx06ko7Q31jR7ZQ16-WoZovrCFQ4i_QQSx_JnGrW41owr6GCHI4zE1btYR5MTiuCS6a8UJKq5SIwaEf1HLDndi8fl6FcxI2hEU6QfF8DE_F_eKcBk18gI/s320/2023.07.16_FG5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-d-ecQiFkwyfccbI1-JA16rICrbUzzHcJ1N5h5_IpkA3O0obVSp126Ja_ZDGImXj-EVelDjB1tk3_gCWthPyhV-O6ZYSvScfiN2pu9MOMFLImN02RoWJxMEMunS5jG5bfBo1RWKw7kriKMlT9nITKdgFh18UwOPes-g-IHMd62zV180wneHZQF0-JTI/s700/2023.07.16_FG6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-d-ecQiFkwyfccbI1-JA16rICrbUzzHcJ1N5h5_IpkA3O0obVSp126Ja_ZDGImXj-EVelDjB1tk3_gCWthPyhV-O6ZYSvScfiN2pu9MOMFLImN02RoWJxMEMunS5jG5bfBo1RWKw7kriKMlT9nITKdgFh18UwOPes-g-IHMd62zV180wneHZQF0-JTI/s320/2023.07.16_FG6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5Xq8ftvvj6Z8h9SrugJzPpBD_KKlIUEQuhmNDHQTqWPFdMo7QznpD4g-ZU04Rh_pRJTx4V_ivYyjtZSq7Xhn7On1dW4Za2QlSR3kcYlJ-HdU-yb2LPeDUWE0HtOAzrb8x6dVsZ3bEtj0e0uC6yW7LrN569pS1iEfaNPjSpvRwqMdflywsHoYEdEwGuQ/s700/2023.07.16_FG7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb5Xq8ftvvj6Z8h9SrugJzPpBD_KKlIUEQuhmNDHQTqWPFdMo7QznpD4g-ZU04Rh_pRJTx4V_ivYyjtZSq7Xhn7On1dW4Za2QlSR3kcYlJ-HdU-yb2LPeDUWE0HtOAzrb8x6dVsZ3bEtj0e0uC6yW7LrN569pS1iEfaNPjSpvRwqMdflywsHoYEdEwGuQ/s320/2023.07.16_FG7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Website:</b></u> "3-Way IPA West Coast Style (Purple) is a (surprise!) West Coast Style IPA brewed with Kölsch yeast in a slick lavender can. The brewers at Fort George, Cellarmaker Brewing, and Anchorage Brewing spent months sifting through their extensive IPA-style archives to formulate the perfect West Coast recipe. How could we settle for just one style? Version Two is Available all over the Pacific Northwest, all summer long. Learn more about the 3-Way IPA Series here."</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Citra, NZ Cascade, Pikimai Riwaka, HR Riwaka, Simcoe.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> Rahr Pils, Gambrinus Rye Malt, GM Flaked Wheat, Weyermann Acidulated.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><u>Yeast:</u></b> Kaiser Kölsch</div></div><div><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Fort George generally distributes just in the Pacific Northwest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured slightly hazy golden into a pint glass. White head, almost no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Largely sweet berry and citrus. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Pleasing sweet citrus from start to finish. Low bitterness. Assertive citrus continues into the aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Very juicy with slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding IPA. The 3-Way IPA series hits another home run with this explosive citrus blast. Not overly bitter and full-flavored. It gets so much tougher to compare this to prior 3-Way IPA releases, but it has to be up there among the better ones to me. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.675/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-29806360291214831542023-07-14T14:00:00.003-10:002023-07-14T14:00:00.384-10:00Deschutes Fresh Haze IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8T0R6N_ew77ohsQ68pptrTaWGy0m3PulX84IU0k80uHExGrFNdFBhboK19smJd6jWBbXxw0lUtFEEQXiRv6X2SCKxcTqOQ2TEMa8zFs-A-4lQ8BMH1oiU_DGX73qWsOBJzVdVacks0Wgx9Juo2GxLJK8RogTIRG1--YS-EA21ZHv3ayYsV9ab602/s720/2022.09.17_DB1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="720" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8T0R6N_ew77ohsQ68pptrTaWGy0m3PulX84IU0k80uHExGrFNdFBhboK19smJd6jWBbXxw0lUtFEEQXiRv6X2SCKxcTqOQ2TEMa8zFs-A-4lQ8BMH1oiU_DGX73qWsOBJzVdVacks0Wgx9Juo2GxLJK8RogTIRG1--YS-EA21ZHv3ayYsV9ab602/s320/2022.09.17_DB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Fresh Haze IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Decshutes Brewing Co. (Bend, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.5%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 12 oz. cans, 19.2 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors (Aiea, HI)<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> $10.29 for 6-pack of 12 oz. cans<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> June 23, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> September 17, 2022<br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">When brewed?</b> Year-round beer.</div><div><b><u>IBU:</u></b> 45</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKttTidwoNNHW4voFDJfneVjQVvnxLpa6jRpGdDC4dCCLcTOEcVYYAvKtcl6qvHyL6FHOkSM93G5HSVZ1E9Ipt8FvRsXEzpfJWpT-EF5G69z_Q2z4LgrPM3PWL8B9BhOk5gXPnIXfHa0XOo229ATmyaDO-no-07LFPwfP5PtjnF4bQkXqZEGXfET3/s500/2022.09.17_DB2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKttTidwoNNHW4voFDJfneVjQVvnxLpa6jRpGdDC4dCCLcTOEcVYYAvKtcl6qvHyL6FHOkSM93G5HSVZ1E9Ipt8FvRsXEzpfJWpT-EF5G69z_Q2z4LgrPM3PWL8B9BhOk5gXPnIXfHa0XOo229ATmyaDO-no-07LFPwfP5PtjnF4bQkXqZEGXfET3/s320/2022.09.17_DB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAjoVCQu7WR_ztgCmfgOsiVfRE8-HQiEvAVtArnYkPY2RHcV4lVmL-DEce25uJXfUdrqF3eX_PGfwSPTY2dRWbHNOEpkSLsT57znz1trrQfaYgNGU5-0QwVhUPs9UsWA8yNpgc3GQVtrM8mCjeeAeaznlEzhVuCqSRuY5OnvIjOm74FlLmQC1zeON/s500/2022.09.17_DB3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAjoVCQu7WR_ztgCmfgOsiVfRE8-HQiEvAVtArnYkPY2RHcV4lVmL-DEce25uJXfUdrqF3eX_PGfwSPTY2dRWbHNOEpkSLsT57znz1trrQfaYgNGU5-0QwVhUPs9UsWA8yNpgc3GQVtrM8mCjeeAeaznlEzhVuCqSRuY5OnvIjOm74FlLmQC1zeON/s320/2022.09.17_DB3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwIIOc3IN1TsyQVO_RRzBdjv45prHeXoEhE26ryBuLfgp3cWig9nL72uONHfGRGU174yzzdamfj8jwUhpMi53v20Kw-yO_VDhyv54rcG__LDWXNMH7p2Lv9WkWalqmlqzCrhht-1f7XlYY2xLvcQrxd04JsejjariZpRvBGUIQ9MQUJf61TVbMM-5/s500/2022.09.17_DB4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwIIOc3IN1TsyQVO_RRzBdjv45prHeXoEhE26ryBuLfgp3cWig9nL72uONHfGRGU174yzzdamfj8jwUhpMi53v20Kw-yO_VDhyv54rcG__LDWXNMH7p2Lv9WkWalqmlqzCrhht-1f7XlYY2xLvcQrxd04JsejjariZpRvBGUIQ9MQUJf61TVbMM-5/s320/2022.09.17_DB4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1-OrVnVSsRptb9IXDqm11iGX6dDlLAhs9JpKS6gpmBo3fFv8oYVbz-SRQG2RKGJe3Di9coGOHyzcg_EUGgkV9y_0kmjNFL9e3C6veRmeH89RyNcz64CQg7xNSdKwcV4wu6-hv9abZtZgcUkZ5TuYEjDOWXZ5-LqBtwVozz2zrBFi-PJTOOfLSoU-/s500/2022.09.17_DB5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1-OrVnVSsRptb9IXDqm11iGX6dDlLAhs9JpKS6gpmBo3fFv8oYVbz-SRQG2RKGJe3Di9coGOHyzcg_EUGgkV9y_0kmjNFL9e3C6veRmeH89RyNcz64CQg7xNSdKwcV4wu6-hv9abZtZgcUkZ5TuYEjDOWXZ5-LqBtwVozz2zrBFi-PJTOOfLSoU-/s320/2022.09.17_DB5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtm5B6C-ZswrRC6XJvMHvmDzduLfJ9lVP_JLHWq9gZSfuxybqBEqESUDsCEXfjz0cQnTGaPupqwzK4sosaHCsIiN3a-fmNGdZ0DfuowuBsYA0Y1dRaI8hDturvh4BJ8K56jYS1Gt4-yL8VkHZ0RJlLKM3lNQYlsqNlgQRYUvcWyi_Kp75b_w_BCpum/s500/2022.09.17_DB6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtm5B6C-ZswrRC6XJvMHvmDzduLfJ9lVP_JLHWq9gZSfuxybqBEqESUDsCEXfjz0cQnTGaPupqwzK4sosaHCsIiN3a-fmNGdZ0DfuowuBsYA0Y1dRaI8hDturvh4BJ8K56jYS1Gt4-yL8VkHZ0RJlLKM3lNQYlsqNlgQRYUvcWyi_Kp75b_w_BCpum/s320/2022.09.17_DB6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "Intensely juicy. Irresistibly hazy. Freshly squeezed. No fruit was harmed in the making of this beer."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Commercial Description (from Untappd):</u></b> "A hazy twist on your main squeeze, this juice bomb explodes with notes of orange citrus sweetness and a soft malt body."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Amarillo, Cashmere, Mandarina Bavaria, Bravo.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Deschutes distributes their beer to several U.S. states.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy golden-orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered. Very frothy white head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Very juicy tropical fruit experience. Mostly citrus with slight dank/bitter notes. Soft malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Mostly orange citrus from start to finish. Maybe a bit of octane/dank at the end. It could have more intense citrus, in my book, but it's also a dangerously drinkable beer. I could probably drink a couple of these without flinching. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Extremely juicy. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An excellent IPA. If you like very juicy and low-bitter IPAs, this one is for you. I think Fresh Haze is a brew that might be best with delicate, non-overpowering food (yes, I tried it with spicy chips and could only taste the spicy chip afterward). <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.238</span></b><b><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-23032911837819204642023-06-23T14:00:00.068-10:002023-06-23T14:00:00.386-10:00Ex Novo Brewing Cozy Chaos IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOQJ_VaMYgZ24Xs9iDHJU0qRT3e9DyAaHoWt82rmzu14JmOZ-08cGiiyjBMGdpnqRGMupxo_Y1fEN8QMyxgMN_7_Z412yOsUEmzFXjr3oKcuKf05zqb4-2CbowhqDl_0tA2mNR9JlEPr96DjC20zGBy4m_5V1yeI54E3iKD50aee1g06JDii1B9_h/s720/2022.09.10_EN1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="720" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOQJ_VaMYgZ24Xs9iDHJU0qRT3e9DyAaHoWt82rmzu14JmOZ-08cGiiyjBMGdpnqRGMupxo_Y1fEN8QMyxgMN_7_Z412yOsUEmzFXjr3oKcuKf05zqb4-2CbowhqDl_0tA2mNR9JlEPr96DjC20zGBy4m_5V1yeI54E3iKD50aee1g06JDii1B9_h/s320/2022.09.10_EN1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Cozy Chaos<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Ex Novo Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.8%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> July 25, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> September 10, 2022<br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">When brewed?</b> Likely a limited-time or rotational beer. Made at the Portland location.</div><div><b><u>IBU:</u></b> 82</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztroS46LYhbv7tFaWGZfoYmvNMKcXEavieJ0Pnrpm_Q3QLOBig0_jHGbXgf4eacNzL85RBSsSzi_tY8ytn9OFr-_Q-cPQK35hOSnvpYxos9uVskmJYf5zFc12KKaWij_Wx5py3yq-TsOt1d0ov59ZreqqbFrZbGQmnYMPsxhFH2Sl7lCq3d6RFyDk/s500/2022.09.10_EN2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztroS46LYhbv7tFaWGZfoYmvNMKcXEavieJ0Pnrpm_Q3QLOBig0_jHGbXgf4eacNzL85RBSsSzi_tY8ytn9OFr-_Q-cPQK35hOSnvpYxos9uVskmJYf5zFc12KKaWij_Wx5py3yq-TsOt1d0ov59ZreqqbFrZbGQmnYMPsxhFH2Sl7lCq3d6RFyDk/s320/2022.09.10_EN2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbccU9vY76eZXloGPBBYy0AokprwwHa8XoSAcnO-jNFhLZNp4C8Mec9mlYLSqatNHOEliUbBzzHfw4ucwf7CDUjZ7swqYdek5r-uu26jhPkU1U5ZsxB2M5b0TIpYjUjg-vxJSwync1TIlzNFqp74BqwxbLr292uv3bWyXE6Ypy9O2ui0v0L9F6wyc/s500/2022.09.10_EN3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbccU9vY76eZXloGPBBYy0AokprwwHa8XoSAcnO-jNFhLZNp4C8Mec9mlYLSqatNHOEliUbBzzHfw4ucwf7CDUjZ7swqYdek5r-uu26jhPkU1U5ZsxB2M5b0TIpYjUjg-vxJSwync1TIlzNFqp74BqwxbLr292uv3bWyXE6Ypy9O2ui0v0L9F6wyc/s320/2022.09.10_EN3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpEyTSlb5wu8UAEjD7FgadNwWPCC9VCOgGcMzY6ZdqqQDvXiLpWq8CPSrUkQ1lUk9xOq1PY6imT1_1yA8qluRHsEjyhhSHRuyLll3RJAVJ5J3F4Z-7US-aM-yUHc7Tj9Su6_hGgCwFYlmkIZ4Tr4H925pPI-4_WkR8tcG99FfrFsxKgisWUHkxI2Q/s500/2022.09.10_EN4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrpEyTSlb5wu8UAEjD7FgadNwWPCC9VCOgGcMzY6ZdqqQDvXiLpWq8CPSrUkQ1lUk9xOq1PY6imT1_1yA8qluRHsEjyhhSHRuyLll3RJAVJ5J3F4Z-7US-aM-yUHc7Tj9Su6_hGgCwFYlmkIZ4Tr4H925pPI-4_WkR8tcG99FfrFsxKgisWUHkxI2Q/s320/2022.09.10_EN4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAA-7_kNFTe0gVatjfVnr5HzLWpu3O26kjSdG90vxziLPsx8ktS_7wT6UdkRUDDgtnl_kEW5pU9lWQD4cg-yfRUyLX5J-EQQ4Yfbdac6hUUXUu8kaywyJ9W11jKnHxc7Q27V4cGt2yRCbX68IJQVeXWiWrY_N00K86BTtLKRJgbt8REh0AqVrI7z2/s500/2022.09.10_EN5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAA-7_kNFTe0gVatjfVnr5HzLWpu3O26kjSdG90vxziLPsx8ktS_7wT6UdkRUDDgtnl_kEW5pU9lWQD4cg-yfRUyLX5J-EQQ4Yfbdac6hUUXUu8kaywyJ9W11jKnHxc7Q27V4cGt2yRCbX68IJQVeXWiWrY_N00K86BTtLKRJgbt8REh0AqVrI7z2/s320/2022.09.10_EN5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "West Coast-style India Pale Ale with Simcoe, Mosaic, and Strata hops. 82 IBUs."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What's on the Website:</u></b> "Clean West Coast style IPA brewed with one of the greatest hop combos of all time, Simcoe & Mosaic. This beer has an assertive yet balanced bitterness and a light body, notes of dank citrus, tropical fruits and a hint of pine."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Simcoe, Mosaic, Strata.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Ex Novo Brewing distributes to several areas, including the Portland (OR) Metro, Los Angeles, SW Washington. Japan, and San Francisco Bay Area markets. Ex Novo also has a taproom in Corrales, NM.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. Very frothy white head, trace lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Assertive, yet balanced dank citrus and pine. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> A blend of sweet and dank citrus/pine to start. Next wave includes more sweet citrus and citrus peel. 6.8% sounds about right for what I'm tasting, not light and not too much octane. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Some juiciness and slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding IPA. Maybe it's because I'm having this on a muggy hot day, but Cozy Chaos is appreciated even more today. For me, the right balance of citrus and pine. Ex Novo continues to pump out quality brews. Oh, and a neat can design doesn't hurt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.475</span></b><b><span style="color: red;">/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-19120949798063710102023-06-09T14:00:00.094-10:002023-06-09T14:00:00.388-10:00pFriem Bright Pale Ale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_TscaSyO301c15gQM6Pv5n-a1k2aTtvXGNolkpcaj7mm8kIHUVcexaPgT0L_4ABLs-twQdLW8HhYjpemuM39jaaoPWlWak1JN1Yrx6ftbw7Yb4fOFAoC65yRJYhr_J2djvOx9-H-GkA-EVM4nic1sHT-cb9UHJHhdVSoBy4Lzz3Es0CPgU6XjSL3/s720/2022.09.04_PF1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="720" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_TscaSyO301c15gQM6Pv5n-a1k2aTtvXGNolkpcaj7mm8kIHUVcexaPgT0L_4ABLs-twQdLW8HhYjpemuM39jaaoPWlWak1JN1Yrx6ftbw7Yb4fOFAoC65yRJYhr_J2djvOx9-H-GkA-EVM4nic1sHT-cb9UHJHhdVSoBy4Lzz3Es0CPgU6XjSL3/s320/2022.09.04_PF1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Bright Pale<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> pFriem Family Brewers (Hood River, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 5.0%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> March 30, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> September 4, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Seasonal beer, usually released in spring.<br /><u><b>IBUs:</b></u> 33</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGdLSJztvmVhLwSS8bVrzJUE82350beowHIae5lejexsEbyPsi3FTApw3aawvb1mE51vzWUtJznwmHWIyxTdHEAXvMdXby8Gh9qhZ-2ID1K1HTNOMoNUUoPXXZF6NL2JiHom05qsFi_hVYyrW_To2lXb_lIbjFxE5FhLgROfPHr7vvjVdgF1QEiMc/s500/2022.09.04_PF2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGdLSJztvmVhLwSS8bVrzJUE82350beowHIae5lejexsEbyPsi3FTApw3aawvb1mE51vzWUtJznwmHWIyxTdHEAXvMdXby8Gh9qhZ-2ID1K1HTNOMoNUUoPXXZF6NL2JiHom05qsFi_hVYyrW_To2lXb_lIbjFxE5FhLgROfPHr7vvjVdgF1QEiMc/s320/2022.09.04_PF2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity and tropical hop notes such as white grapes, pineapple, and pine with tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit. When you experience its crisp, fruity, and clean finish, you'll understand why we call it bright."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>What's on the Website:</u></b> "Building on an already great tradition of American Pale Ales, pFriem Bright Pale Ale is bursting with fruity, tropical brightness. Notes of white grapes, pineapple, pine and tropical aromas of honeydew melon and passion fruit will lead you to a crisp, fruity, and clean finish. One sip will brighten anyone’s day!"</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Chinook, Simcoe, Calista.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Malts:</u></b> Rahr Pale Malt, Gambrinus Pilsner, Carapils.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Food Pairings:</u></b> According to pFriem, "Ahi tuna fish tacos, Elote, Al pastor tacos, ceviche. Grilled Mahi-Mahi, chicken breast and other white fish and meat. Sweet and spicy dishes like Vietnamese chicken wings, Korean ribs, and green curry."<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> pFriem<i><b> </b></i>ships to Oregon and Washington.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Pours slightly hazy golden into a pint glass. White head, little to no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Mostly a blend of grape, pineapple, and passion fruit. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Pineapple and grape right from the start. A second wave of tropical fruitiness hits right after, where more of the honeydew melon and passion fruit come in. Aftertaste is all fruity, a combination of all the listed fruits. Tasty and easy-drinking. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-light bodied, some carbonation. Some juiciness with trace dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An awesome to excellent IPA. Since the weather was extra humid and I took a long walk earlier, I deliberately picked this one for that extra refreshing experience. I haven't had a pFriem beer in a while - the last one I had was probably at a trip to their brewery right before I left the Pacific NW in 2019 - and I'm glad to know the quality is still awesome. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.138/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-8536084316983990022023-05-26T14:00:00.080-10:002023-05-26T14:00:00.379-10:00Firestone Walker Hopnosis IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSj-BH9IuioCuJ_-4dPtuzh-ZPlQRtujcxmqyXIgXfvuHYPeXO-FLPf9RZ7ykJIFn2bbj2mEfm2zcfGnZCdbR-wfrVx0SY76g0H1_t2pI9pWT2XyXUKhpY1M18n6ivPp-YMl-tailwPW6SmozirLos4-yuqhJJFDDSpjIqvqg0ZOBJNb9792TAtTG/s700/2022.07.09_FW1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="700" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSj-BH9IuioCuJ_-4dPtuzh-ZPlQRtujcxmqyXIgXfvuHYPeXO-FLPf9RZ7ykJIFn2bbj2mEfm2zcfGnZCdbR-wfrVx0SY76g0H1_t2pI9pWT2XyXUKhpY1M18n6ivPp-YMl-tailwPW6SmozirLos4-yuqhJJFDDSpjIqvqg0ZOBJNb9792TAtTG/s320/2022.07.09_FW1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Hopnosis<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Paso Robles, CA)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 8.2%</div><div><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b><br /></b></u></div><div><u><b>How sold:</b></u> Six-packs of 12 oz cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Tamura's Fine Wine and Liquors (Aiea, HI)<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> $10.69 for six pack of 12 oz cans<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> May 6, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Purchased:</b></u> July 9, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> July 9, 2022</div><div><b><u>When Brewed?</u></b> Might be a year-round or rotating beer. Debuted February 2022.<br /><u><b>IBUs:</b></u> 45</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXs_GvYf6eOrX7jnzB8i_1UeoRD7U4rEiFh1Esm8jCNWln7z2cwUlYa4t1M2ga6Coo_o57gLQC7J9SV54hUvnot8tb0DEsJQ3OJMNjR-23IVuxhrc6rilhC0qQw9GupqhBdzh79_ObexLFRVI2pv0KgsYWP7JybYzcImz2m_y5vG1Og-2nGFF1_8K/s500/2022.07.09_FW2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXs_GvYf6eOrX7jnzB8i_1UeoRD7U4rEiFh1Esm8jCNWln7z2cwUlYa4t1M2ga6Coo_o57gLQC7J9SV54hUvnot8tb0DEsJQ3OJMNjR-23IVuxhrc6rilhC0qQw9GupqhBdzh79_ObexLFRVI2pv0KgsYWP7JybYzcImz2m_y5vG1Og-2nGFF1_8K/s320/2022.07.09_FW2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQnofeyUf3Span_iGc7vtXAyrhzUGzzDJ2SZUQJWUJdKzWJeW3Ggr1KrIl42Yspt8cilT7CXl0LBEX5kh_oWFDNSISZOTIBRzJjmenvfL-TurOIr4gkk_fLLsFh0FgZSZ-GlFHDEd3NF-qWdbYb3GLn-eMb52I42V7OQnh4mrmO9ILuXM7MKbcpB_/s500/2022.07.09_FW3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQnofeyUf3Span_iGc7vtXAyrhzUGzzDJ2SZUQJWUJdKzWJeW3Ggr1KrIl42Yspt8cilT7CXl0LBEX5kh_oWFDNSISZOTIBRzJjmenvfL-TurOIr4gkk_fLLsFh0FgZSZ-GlFHDEd3NF-qWdbYb3GLn-eMb52I42V7OQnh4mrmO9ILuXM7MKbcpB_/s320/2022.07.09_FW3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4R9OolD1ZaiC9kU0zsRMd19c9UVV3w1lXwMw5rT4KvR8eMgMJTdkHIg_u3sJ3ItTCmnVrjkqcbVqDlCieIp2E4tte4xLxYAGKw_oMICHBKkE0vApqUO1Tbasl0Xj1BaDWt7J1rBm-YuOFzppml6Q-t0CIYQGyIX1BWkwdQUwwxZiHjTnnEvK47dN/s500/2022.07.09_FW4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4R9OolD1ZaiC9kU0zsRMd19c9UVV3w1lXwMw5rT4KvR8eMgMJTdkHIg_u3sJ3ItTCmnVrjkqcbVqDlCieIp2E4tte4xLxYAGKw_oMICHBKkE0vApqUO1Tbasl0Xj1BaDWt7J1rBm-YuOFzppml6Q-t0CIYQGyIX1BWkwdQUwwxZiHjTnnEvK47dN/s320/2022.07.09_FW4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbfG4ecoYDljJEsFzdrzizowuXPZZx5224-m4kA5rM1hY0lCaLk3SK_BUG0SyoUl0Ao-aDL9YXTa8lO6CmuB5dlvngSM0snN_6ZPlK02jaaXPfQJfgWW-t-sqw4Hcxycz71QDODQb9nGOO26fBcporKS696Av1BSiMG7_nNknEFu0YJcn7RWjQYKk/s500/2022.07.09_FW5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbfG4ecoYDljJEsFzdrzizowuXPZZx5224-m4kA5rM1hY0lCaLk3SK_BUG0SyoUl0Ao-aDL9YXTa8lO6CmuB5dlvngSM0snN_6ZPlK02jaaXPfQJfgWW-t-sqw4Hcxycz71QDODQb9nGOO26fBcporKS696Av1BSiMG7_nNknEFu0YJcn7RWjQYKk/s320/2022.07.09_FW5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN61QbYvfLRzUS6EqRvFnvrvcyWbLEPDfe0-_1cU2kqnygiE016PJ9mvXC6UCesErV6X4LpP1JxK2r20ikncMhjWSFy83I-j7J94cTv5dZpW1-GYhj4xyis_qOJDBN66nnh-kzH7Xzf1Sk7pBcUk2d_4GKfpqsrBUt0_-U_mOcaeR9x4gXcvsuxyFD/s500/2022.07.09_FW6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN61QbYvfLRzUS6EqRvFnvrvcyWbLEPDfe0-_1cU2kqnygiE016PJ9mvXC6UCesErV6X4LpP1JxK2r20ikncMhjWSFy83I-j7J94cTv5dZpW1-GYhj4xyis_qOJDBN66nnh-kzH7Xzf1Sk7pBcUk2d_4GKfpqsrBUt0_-U_mOcaeR9x4gXcvsuxyFD/s320/2022.07.09_FW6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><u><b>What's on the Website:</b></u> "Hopnosis is an innovative IPA brewed with coveted Cryo Hops® pellets. We double dry hop this beer with varieties from the U.S. and New Zealand, creating an explosion of tropical fruit flavors including mango, passionfruit, white grape and lychee."<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Firestone Walker distributes to several states.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. Very frothy white head, some lacing. Effervescent. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Combination of hoppy pine and tropical fruit. For the tropical part, getting the grape, stone fruit, and a citrus grapefruit-type experience. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Assertive, yet controlled citrus-hoppy experience from start to finish. More of the white grape comes out as the beer warms up. Wonderful citrus aftertaste. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, good carbonation. Some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding IPA. I haven't had a Firestone Walker beer in years, and I didn't do much research in grabbing this one - frankly, I got it because the packaging and can design looked great. But wow, it's more than a pretty can. Thanks to the double dry-hopping process, Hopnosis is packed with tropical-hop flavor and is a beer I could drink every day. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.625/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-87158749819249442282023-05-12T14:00:00.005-10:002023-05-12T14:00:00.373-10:00Fort George Fanzine IPA (2022 Version)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTIs3-w-WHDcSPX-Ln39XGa-5DLEFaZT4txENBiczgApOppHhhNsdvqK-YLe0BnI6fxUT0VnXwRybwNM8rejMQ9E5M5Iz7MeF8oCBSyV4GGwqjKd_7--Khqyb_t4Q6xKhO_XlHkfm552IDcUhXqJLDR5LZOSLJ0ytQKLwWIzLqeEiq-zPb6u74wQC/s720/2022.06.25_FG1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="720" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTIs3-w-WHDcSPX-Ln39XGa-5DLEFaZT4txENBiczgApOppHhhNsdvqK-YLe0BnI6fxUT0VnXwRybwNM8rejMQ9E5M5Iz7MeF8oCBSyV4GGwqjKd_7--Khqyb_t4Q6xKhO_XlHkfm552IDcUhXqJLDR5LZOSLJ0ytQKLwWIzLqeEiq-zPb6u74wQC/s320/2022.06.25_FG1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Fanzine<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Fort George Brewery (Astoria, OR) in collaboration with Block 15 Brewing (Corvallis, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 7.2%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> April 6, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> June 25, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Limited-time spring seasonal beer. Fort George collaborates with a brewer each year to make Fanzine. Fort George teamed up with Grains of Wrath in 2020, then with Great Notion in 2021.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WWBF6wMw9UfWIs8ELa2aG3p1pFv6fCz4Rlgpy_3HWo_9sW750YOAoJ4dZGGC3cWU_Tq3woFGo6nEI_Y2Ni6D5fRt-JvJjpJSjF7LmmW0PM1lWrqiPdr8Mma8_kZAys5fkrNb3_kAokATTK2PYr4ouuGrdZwiiJ1pSR3jmVgq-UNbjaURkqGDrLhU/s500/2022.06.25_FG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WWBF6wMw9UfWIs8ELa2aG3p1pFv6fCz4Rlgpy_3HWo_9sW750YOAoJ4dZGGC3cWU_Tq3woFGo6nEI_Y2Ni6D5fRt-JvJjpJSjF7LmmW0PM1lWrqiPdr8Mma8_kZAys5fkrNb3_kAokATTK2PYr4ouuGrdZwiiJ1pSR3jmVgq-UNbjaURkqGDrLhU/s320/2022.06.25_FG2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFuqkViG6MS43bumvH1DCaAiAdE8WWclCrr3j01ve28iZYLpUP4WCR5dIA-pXtx0k93s6WLOdbibd3SzZiqUgS6YCvKavLysaFR2mY_di2yEnT-8g0WpXTUw9RUg9G6jkBATygX5N1Vqb_fGDsBYQ6m4TumcsJIk4ium9CPHogo79srN4A9K5n_chh/s500/2022.06.25_FG3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We talked about West Coast IPAs, why we’re both fans of the style, and more specifically, the ideal hops for a fantastic spring seasonal. A few lots of Comet & Idaho 7 really stood out that day. And now, you’ll get to enjoy their vibrant flavors & aromas all spring long."</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Hops:</u></b> Comet, Idaho 7.</div><div><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Fort George generally distributes just in the Pacific Northwest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured clear golden into a pint glass. Frothy white head, virtually no lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> More grapefruit citrus-forward in this year's batch, but the pine, dank, and hops are still proudly there. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Follows the nose. Assertive grapefruit citrus from start to finish. Hops, malt, and slight dankness work harmoniously. Aftertaste is virtually all citrus and citrus peel. Drinks ridiculously easy. Hard to believe it's 7.2%. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Fairly juicy, only trace dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> A world-class IPA. Again, two of my favorite Oregon breweries (Fort George and now Block 15) teamed up for this release. I said parts of <b><i><a href="https://aaronbeerreviews.blogspot.com/2021/11/fort-george-fanzine-ipa-2021-version.html">last year's version</a></i></b> reminded me a lot of Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig. That holds true again this year. I think this drinks easier than last year's despite having a higher ABV. Thus, I had to give this one the higher score. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.713/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-20102579227405869762023-04-28T14:00:00.075-10:002023-04-28T14:00:00.348-10:00Ecliptic Brewing LIGO West Coast IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfybWMroUi29NsRfI_HWsJngfkk6uuVNNzhAxTBHnammdaJa2T8BAC4ibz5fXkA2Ke7oym1jkuft-nmf50aOKLisHWf2NRwTj0zfidwturL2G-htHoWPhFYjZeugCHzbMHb5UK1VRlhdjIwyGGUYvgY1hovNXhmRGgMhN6-wQhGaqBeDGcZHC558do/s700/2022.06.18_EB1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="700" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfybWMroUi29NsRfI_HWsJngfkk6uuVNNzhAxTBHnammdaJa2T8BAC4ibz5fXkA2Ke7oym1jkuft-nmf50aOKLisHWf2NRwTj0zfidwturL2G-htHoWPhFYjZeugCHzbMHb5UK1VRlhdjIwyGGUYvgY1hovNXhmRGgMhN6-wQhGaqBeDGcZHC558do/s320/2022.06.18_EB1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> LIGO West Coast IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Ecliptic Brewing (Portland, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.5%<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend<br /><br /><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> March 9, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> June 18, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Year-round beer.<br /><u><b>IBU:</b></u> 50</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZA7EE2mk25H3WH3bXsoKD2i0ysK4lAUySSb_2NdKMoVUeMv_s90WqheEvUXUnFSTBosl05kLfzKIVLS6NXKUSLKAFiwRM3nVFOgx9Nj03H1H1uleqSMASHqVcxT66-P7bndTi59O-YTHpfeCXi8dadSTA7RCgMlxFrnXPsSon-5HaWxl18pyn1pAn/s500/2022.06.18_EB2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZA7EE2mk25H3WH3bXsoKD2i0ysK4lAUySSb_2NdKMoVUeMv_s90WqheEvUXUnFSTBosl05kLfzKIVLS6NXKUSLKAFiwRM3nVFOgx9Nj03H1H1uleqSMASHqVcxT66-P7bndTi59O-YTHpfeCXi8dadSTA7RCgMlxFrnXPsSon-5HaWxl18pyn1pAn/s320/2022.06.18_EB2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshE0wvo7lZcZV5bXMqGODBaJDJsqSdgKtXzQn-lfrqFqqWvTl8GS7IDFcXd6BjQ4IfPZ3W8nlNo1eXmc6bMhzoxAIzaNG0w3cOoNVJ2-q6AyQz9XxwI9nDPoO7VpoygCN0Uxpr-7cAJCBifantQMrZiAocJwr_8O4JgR6wsS-o4A9P4OjTIpOXujq/s500/2022.06.18_EB6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjshE0wvo7lZcZV5bXMqGODBaJDJsqSdgKtXzQn-lfrqFqqWvTl8GS7IDFcXd6BjQ4IfPZ3W8nlNo1eXmc6bMhzoxAIzaNG0w3cOoNVJ2-q6AyQz9XxwI9nDPoO7VpoygCN0Uxpr-7cAJCBifantQMrZiAocJwr_8O4JgR6wsS-o4A9P4OjTIpOXujq/s320/2022.06.18_EB6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><u><b>What's on the Can:</b></u> "LIGO is our take on a West Coast IPA with a firm, yet modern hop character. Citrus, berry and tropical notes are complemented by dankness and pine."<br /><br /><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Ecliptic Brewing distributes to select states and should be easily found in the Pacific NW.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy golden-orange into a pint glass. Very frothy white head, some lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.25/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Balanced hoppy pine-grapefruit citrus blend, with some dank and complementing malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Soothing hoppy pine and citrus experience from start to finish. Aftertaste has more grapefruit-citrus that stays on the tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-full bodied, some carbonation. Fairly juicy for a West Coast IPA. Some dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.2</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>5/5</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An awesome IPA. LIGO is a great beer that I could easily drink any day. Aside from this being hazy and not clear, there's nothing that makes this beer stand out over any other West Coast IPA. That said, this is a time where we don't need to reinvent the wheel on what's worked. <span style="color: red;"><b>4</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span><br /><b><br /></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.038/5</span></b></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652427070613978261.post-18482116300950761512023-04-14T14:00:00.071-10:002023-04-14T14:00:00.419-10:00Crux Kiki Magic Hazy IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJseFiqJfAktNdwAnRSRqxzwfk9UAZ5UOWi3q3gmjaQDAr-E9X0FfVlVkvDUihN7xfnc2RG7KDd3BTkkruFNbD2nGpK2jcv9_3GIsj2l4kg8sfbiCOKsfR2nYqEFDIn69wrf1CjDa4rxtHiCAMP3uZqDL0Rw8BQZgwYZMdYaVk3d1q8hxr_cgIaH1/s700/2022.06.12_CF1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="700" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJseFiqJfAktNdwAnRSRqxzwfk9UAZ5UOWi3q3gmjaQDAr-E9X0FfVlVkvDUihN7xfnc2RG7KDd3BTkkruFNbD2nGpK2jcv9_3GIsj2l4kg8sfbiCOKsfR2nYqEFDIn69wrf1CjDa4rxtHiCAMP3uZqDL0Rw8BQZgwYZMdYaVk3d1q8hxr_cgIaH1/s320/2022.06.12_CF1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><u><b>Beer Name:</b></u> Kiki Magic Hazy IPA<br /><u><b>Brewery:</b></u> Crux Fermentation Project (Bend, OR)<br /><u><b>ABV:</b></u> 6.9%</div><div><br /><a name='more'></a><u><b>How sold:</b></u> 16 oz. tallboy cans; on draft<br /><u><b>Where bought:</b></u> Unknown<br /><u><b>Price:</b></u> Unknown, gift from a friend</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Date Canned:</b></u> March 8, 2022<br /><u><b>Date Drank:</b></u> June 12, 2022<br /><u><b>When brewed?</b></u> Likely a limited-time or rotational beer.<br /><u><b>IBU:</b></u> 35</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv01QX9A4Gqe_EU6K8WdYllXSiCjNdVEqxKS9M8rLzObNRBQmpLWyhQPKEFFUYS0udY9v4QReZQbYJHsWYZ2aKBrb3YBs49RfooYKfahAeMHY8SsKmI2jUJngWwkRrNEr0XsygZj6_YFF8JZGeYrEk1xS5BQOT7iem9a9kifTC91cFt1Y3H6nwGcuu/s500/2022.06.12_CF2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv01QX9A4Gqe_EU6K8WdYllXSiCjNdVEqxKS9M8rLzObNRBQmpLWyhQPKEFFUYS0udY9v4QReZQbYJHsWYZ2aKBrb3YBs49RfooYKfahAeMHY8SsKmI2jUJngWwkRrNEr0XsygZj6_YFF8JZGeYrEk1xS5BQOT7iem9a9kifTC91cFt1Y3H6nwGcuu/s320/2022.06.12_CF2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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These friendly fruit flavors stand tall amidst an unfiltered and exceptionally smooth malt profile for an aromatic experience that’s perfect for pairing with good pals and conversation."</div><div><br /></div><div><u><b>Where distributed:</b></u> Crux <b><i><a href="https://www.cruxfermentation.com/faq/">distributes to</a></i></b> Oregon, Washington, parts of Idaho (around Boise), and parts of California (Bay Area and Humboldt County). Their beer has also been spotted in Japan and the Netherlands.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>REVIEW:</b></u></div><div><u><b>Appearance (5%):</b></u> Poured hazy golden-light orange into a pint glass. Unfiltered, sediment at the bottom of the beer and can. Frothy white head, some lacing. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Smell (25%):</b></u> Juicy tropical pineapple and passion fruit/orange, with complementing smooth malt. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.75</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Taste (40%):</b></u> Balanced tropical stone fruit and pineapple with complementing smooth, creamy malt. Aftertaste has more of a passion fruit/orange experience. Not sure about the pear, although it also might be more noticeable on the aftertaste. Slightly less flavorful than some of the others I've had, but still wonderful. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Mouthfeel (10%):</b></u> Medium-bodied, some carbonation. Creamy and very juicy with slight dry tongue. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>25/5</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span><u><b>Overall (20%):</b></u> An outstanding IPA. While I would prefer just a bit more flavor punch, it drinks very easy and smooth. I agree...this is perfect to have with friends. <span style="color: red;"><b>4.5</b></span><span style="color: red;"><b>/5</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b><u>Final Weighted Rating:</u> <span style="color: red;">4.538/5</span></b></div></div>Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615946940409283733noreply@blogger.com0