Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Galaxy Down Under IPA

Nice hops the really do produce a passion fruit flavor. Solid simple plus offering. ID

12oz can, 6.5% ABV
Brickstone Brewing Company
Bourbonnais, IL
purchased at Kenwood

Saturday, May 27, 2017

2017 Hoptimum Triple IPA

Bursting with delicious hop flavor. MB

12oz bottle, 9.6% ABV
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Chico, CA & Mills River, NC
purchased at Kentwood

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Hop Madness Double IPA

Nothing particularly​ "mad" about the hops in this. You can taste that it's a heavy hitter, but otherwise it is plenty bitter on the back end while smooth and creamy up front. ID

12oz bottle, 80 IBU, 8% ABV
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Cleveland OH
purchased at Kentwood

Friday, May 19, 2017

MARS Double IPA

Grainy nose and pretty heavy. You know you're drinking a beer here. But it is pretty sublime. Smooth and creamy. I can't fault this one! Especially with what it's packing! MB

12oz, 10.1% ABV
Bell's Brewery Inc
Comstock MI
purchased at Kentwood

Sweetwater Mexican Style Lager

I'll take an ale over a lager pretty much any day, but this is quite good! Simple, refreshing and unbelievably smooth. The best a lager can be, so of course it's probably a one-time thing. MB, for a lager.

12oz bottle, 4.8% ABV
Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta GA
purchased at Jewel

Gringolandia Super Pils

A decent pilsner. Slightly sweet but smooth. If you're gonna drink a Pilsner, you might as well​ go this way and get a booze boost! ID+

12oz bottle, 65 IBU, 7.2% ABV
5 Rabbit Cerveceria
Bedford Park IL
purchased​ at Kentwood

Cool Breeze Cucumber Saison

Full on saison scent and flavor. I used to really dislike these, but I guess they've grown on me. And you can definitely taste the cucumber. Refreshing if strange. I feel like I'm getting a serving of veggies! Different. ID

12oz bottle, 4.9% ABV
Sweetwater Brewing Company
Atlanta GA
purchased at Jewel

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Lagunitas Doppel Weizen

Just delicious, or "Doggone Good" as the label says! Light, some citrus hoppy flavor, and not too bitter. An ever so slight boozy sweetness. This really is good, and a 22er of this will get yer Summer day going good! MB

22oz bottle, 34.2 IBU, 8.7% ABV
The Lagunitas Brewing Company
Petaluma CA and Chicago IL
purchased at Kentwood

Monday, May 01, 2017

Born Again Yesterday Unfiltered Ale

Very hoppy aroma that smells like fresh hops! And some great hop flavor! This is a wonderful addition that I hope is permanently part of the Lagunitas line! I'll be back for more for sure! MB

12oz bottle, 7% ABV
The Lagunitas Brewing Company
Petaluma CA and Chicago IL
purchased at Kentwood