Beer Name: The Dry Hopper's Guide to the Galaxy
Brewery: Melvin Brewing (Alpine, WY)
ABV: 9.0%
How sold: 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend
Date Canned: August 16, 2021
Date Drank: January 23, 2022
When brewed/released? Rotational beer. Part of the RIIPA Series (Rotational Imperial India Pale Ale).
What's on the Can: "The Melvin brew crew put on their helmets and went extraterrestrial, stepping into space and exploring the vast potential of the hop known as Galaxy. Deep Thought helped us conceive this recipe, and we boosted our ace West Coast IIPA base with outlandish additions of hops, beaming out so any juicy flavors you'll need a towel. This cosmic creation is only available for a limited time, but DON'T PANIC, our interstellar ale journey has just begun…"
What's on the Website: "For our newest RIIPA release, the Melvin brew crew put on their helmets and went extraterrestrial, stepping into space and exploring the vast potential of the hop known as Galaxy. Deep Thought helped us conceive this recipe, and we boosted up our ace West Coast IIPA base with outlandish additions of Galaxy and Nelson, beaming out so many juicy flavors you will need a towel. This cosmic creation is only available for a limited time, but DON'T PANIC, our interstellar ale journey has just begun…"
Where distributed: Melvin Brewing still has limited distribution. Since I moved in November 2019, Melvin does not yet ship to where I am.
Smell (25%): Dank and hop-forward with citrus. Complementing malt. 4.75/5
Taste (40%): Follows the nose. Largely dank and hop-forward, with octane. Once dankness subsides, good citrus and citrus peel experience. Pleasing citrus bitterness sticks around. As the beer warms up a bit, everything balances out that much more. Good flavor. 4.75/5
Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-full bodied, good carbonation. Slightly juicy with dry tongue. 4.25/5
Overall (20%): An outstanding Double IPA. It feels similar to the 2x4 Double IPA, but I thought this packed more punch despite fewer IBUs and a lower ABV. Still, it's a top-notch brew. Happy to have tried this one for science. 4.75/5
Final Weighted Rating: 4.688/5
Brewery: Melvin Brewing (Alpine, WY)
ABV: 9.0%
How sold: 16 oz tallboy cans; on draft
Where bought: Unknown
Price: Unknown, gift from a friend
Date Canned: August 16, 2021
Date Drank: January 23, 2022
When brewed/released? Rotational beer. Part of the RIIPA Series (Rotational Imperial India Pale Ale).
IBU: 90
What's on the Can: "The Melvin brew crew put on their helmets and went extraterrestrial, stepping into space and exploring the vast potential of the hop known as Galaxy. Deep Thought helped us conceive this recipe, and we boosted our ace West Coast IIPA base with outlandish additions of hops, beaming out so any juicy flavors you'll need a towel. This cosmic creation is only available for a limited time, but DON'T PANIC, our interstellar ale journey has just begun…"
What's on the Website: "For our newest RIIPA release, the Melvin brew crew put on their helmets and went extraterrestrial, stepping into space and exploring the vast potential of the hop known as Galaxy. Deep Thought helped us conceive this recipe, and we boosted up our ace West Coast IIPA base with outlandish additions of Galaxy and Nelson, beaming out so many juicy flavors you will need a towel. This cosmic creation is only available for a limited time, but DON'T PANIC, our interstellar ale journey has just begun…"
Where distributed: Melvin Brewing still has limited distribution. Since I moved in November 2019, Melvin does not yet ship to where I am.
REVIEW:
Appearance (5%): Poured clear dark golden into a pint glass. Frothy white head, good lacing. 4.5/5Smell (25%): Dank and hop-forward with citrus. Complementing malt. 4.75/5
Taste (40%): Follows the nose. Largely dank and hop-forward, with octane. Once dankness subsides, good citrus and citrus peel experience. Pleasing citrus bitterness sticks around. As the beer warms up a bit, everything balances out that much more. Good flavor. 4.75/5
Mouthfeel (10%): Medium-full bodied, good carbonation. Slightly juicy with dry tongue. 4.25/5
Overall (20%): An outstanding Double IPA. It feels similar to the 2x4 Double IPA, but I thought this packed more punch despite fewer IBUs and a lower ABV. Still, it's a top-notch brew. Happy to have tried this one for science. 4.75/5
Final Weighted Rating: 4.688/5
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.