Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Permanent Vacation Citra IPA

I love no ingredient more than Citra hops, I think. Nice funky hop aroma. Tastes good too. Pretty thin, a bit bitter, and hop flavor. But it is a little water as compared to my irreplaceable Super Cluster. I guess this could be one of the possible replacements once my favorite is gone. MB-

12oz can, 6% ABV
Brickstone Brewery
Bourbonnais, IL
purchased at Kenwood

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Antwerpen Stout

This is different. Heavy, but sour. Think. Not too dry. Definitely not a regular Guinness, but pretty good, especially as it warms. And way heftier than what you usually get from a mass-produced brewer. ID+

11.2oz bottle, 8% ABV
Guinness and Company
Dublin, Ireland
purchased, maybe, at Kenwood (for 3/17!)

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Luponic Distortion IPA Series No. 10

Nice hippy aroma, then huge bitter grapefruit taste. Smooth and clear. I can't taste the others flavors listed on the can, but it's a good hop flavor forward beer. ID+

12oz can, 5.9% ABV
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Paso Robles, CA
purchased at Kenwood

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

22 Anniversary Anni-Matter Double IPA

For the second time in a row, I'm feeling unimpressed by Stone. That's something I'd never thought I'd say. This is bitter, plenty so since there's just a hint of this packing the power of a double. But then again, my new favorite is an 8%er that I view as a single, so this isn't much stronger. It's just kind of plain, with a bit of unpleasant funk, but that seems to be disappearing with each sip. The label claims big citrus and fruit, which I love, but I'm not getting that at all. I will agree that it does have a wonderful mouthfeel. But I'm leaving this at ID. Last thought, on the plus side, I'm buzzed up after one bottle!

12oz bottle, 9.1% ABV
The Stone Brewing Company
Escondido CA
purchased at Kenwood