Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Cloud Buster Spring Farmhouse Ale

That is way too much head. This must be old, also cause it's Fall not Spring. The label says it'll be like chewing a fistful of dandelions. I wish I read that before I bought it! Has a smooth, pleasant body, but none of what I think of as a farmhouse yeast flavor. It says it uses lots of Jarrylo hop hash, which I haven't heard of before. It's funky different I'll give it that, but a little too like lawn grass for me. I'm not a fan, but I like finding something different just for different's sake. ID-

25.4 oz bottle, 6.3% ABV
Illuminated Brew Works, LLC
Chicago IL
purchased at Kenwood

Monday, September 18, 2017

NECRON 99 Scortch-Style Ale

So I have no idea WTF this beer is. I thought I was buying an IPA. It is good. Not a "scotch" ale for sure. Funky hops, kinda dry, and a bit sour on the finish that stays with you. A unique flavor. I'll have to research both the name (supposed to be Cyrillic letters) and the style. ID
12oz bottle, they never give a clue on the bottle
Three Floyds Brewing LLC
Munster IN
purchased at Kenwood

Hoptical Illusion East Coast IPA

A different sort of IPA. A bit perfumey, so some different but good hop flavor. Otherwise, pretty thin body, but not watery. Good mix of sweet and bitter. ID+

12oz bottle, 7% ABV
Blue Point Brewing Company
Patchogue NY & Merrimack NH
purchased at Kenwood

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Osiris Pale Ale

Not much of anything for hop scent nor hop flavor. Definitely not the "citrus hop punch" as described on the label. Thin and chugable, but a bit more bitter than your standard pale ale, so it's got that going for it. ID

16oz can, no deets
Sun King Brewery
Indianapolis IN
purchased at Kenwood

UNDEAD Party Crasher American Imperial Stout

A great American stout! Silky smooth, no dryness like an Irish, slightly sweet with alcohol, and so dark and roasty. A great beer, originally called "Vampire Slayer" (see details here https://www.clownshoesbeer.com/uncategorized/11334/) that supposedly contains "holy water" as an ingredient! So buy some of this beer to help these guys recoup the $ lost in a totally bullshit trademark infringement settlement. Support craft beer! MB

22oz bottle, 10.5% ABV
Clown Shoes Beer
Ipswich, MA
purchased at Homewood Liquors

Lazer Snake IPA

"A good old fashioned IPA, brewed with special Bavarian hops." Nice hop scent and flavor, as Floyds is always good for. Bitter, nice and bitter. But the "Bavarian" hops give the impression that they're trying to take an IPA and make it taste like a pilsner. Great idea to appeal to a wide audience, but this makes me a bit less satisfied, when I paid $13.99 plus tax for a sixer! ID
12oz bottle, no deets, as always
Three Floyds Brewing Company
Munster IN
purchased at Homewood Liquors

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Hop Freshener Series: Citrus & Piney

An IPA brewed with orange zest. It has a skunk to it, so I'm guessing it's not fresh. Aside from that, it is a bit better than an average IPA. Good full body, hoppy and a little more bitter than most, which I appreciate. I'd drink it again, if I knew it was fresh, but there's no dating on the bottle.

22oz bottle, 8.5% ABV
The Hop Concept (Port Brewing Company?)
San Marcos CA
purchased at Homewood Liquors