Space Dust IPA is an American IPA from Seattle based Elysian Brewing Company. It comes in at an ABV of 8.2% and an IBU level of 62. Pouring a nice golden color, this is one that I have wanted to try for a while and was finally able to get that chance. Check out my video here to see my thoughts.
Brewer Notes:
A Totally Nebular IPA
STYLE: India Pale Ale
BODY: Light to Medium
TASTING NOTES: The hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo.
MALTS: Great Western premium two-row, c-15 and Dextra-pils
HOPS: Chinook, Citra and Amarillo
ABV: 8.2%
IBU: 73
AVAILABILITY: Year round — 1/2 Bbl kegs, Six packs, 22 oz bottles
The Samuel Adams Rebel Juiced IPA from Boston Beer Company is a mango influenced IPA through the use of mango juice, which is combines citrusy hops to create something of a juicier type IPA. The appearances itself is a very nice one on this beer, and the aroma and taste both end up being somewhat decent which for me was better this time around then when I had initially tasted it during a beer festival. Check out my video here to see and hear my other thoughts on this one.
Brewer Notes:
Swirling with ripe aromas of mango and tropical fruits, this IPA is jam-packed with juicy, citrusy hops and mango juice. It’s as if we took fresh hops and mangos and put them in a juicer.
STYLE - Tropical IPA
AVAILABILITY -Year Round - Draft, 6-pack bottles
HOP VARIETIES - Zeus, Mosaic, Mandarina
MALT VARIETIES - Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend
The Scorcher IPA from Brooklyn Brewery is described as a session IPA that comes in with an ABV of 4.5%. Piney and grapefruity in the aroma and taste along with its solid body and mouthfeel, it is easy to forget that this one is a session IPA. Find out more of my thoughts on this beer by checking out my video here.
Brewer’s Notes:
Brooklyn Scorcher IPA is a surprisingly sessionable IPA. A floral, piney aroma strikes first, followed by a burst of mouthwatering bitterness as the hops begin their attack. Suddenly, a hint of toasty malt and a clean, lively finish burst in to leave you thirsty for more. It’s ludicrously tasty, and at a reasonable 4.5%, it’s a beer you can come back to again and again. Try it with spicy foods, salads, grilled meats, cheddar, feta or just another Scorcher IPA.
Lexington, Kentucky is home to Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company and this is a look at their Kentucky Honey Barrel Brown Ale. This 10% ABV Imperial Brown Ale is brewed with Kentucky honey and ginger and aged in oak bourbon barrels. Check out my review here to see what I think of this newly found brew.
Brewer Notes:
As every drop of the ale is aged in fresh bourbon barrels, the caramel and vanilla flavors of the barrel are imparted upon the beer and balance with the spiciness of the ginger. At 10 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), this malty, limited release seasonal makes for a flavorful sipping beer to enjoy during the holiday season.
Saturday afternoon, what to do? Well, what do you think? It’s time for a beer run and this time, I decided to go blind on what may be in the box. GreatBrewers.com has created variety craft beer boxes to showcase craft beers. Nowhere on the outside does the box tell you what’s inside, so I am truly playing what’s in the box. This should be interesting, check out my video here to see what I find.
Some days, I just think Cincinnati should be “Brewnati,” because we have so many different beer things happening that one cannot even keep up anymore. So here is the Ville De Rivere Geuze from our own Rivertown Brewery and Barrel House, 6.2% ABV and 8 IBU make up this 3 malt and 1 hop sour Geuze. Now if you are not familiar with the Geuze style, it is a type of Lambic that is done by blending a 1 year old Lambic with and a 2 to 3 year old Lambic, but with this brew it was a one and a three that was used and then allowed to mature in the bottle, but this was after it was already aged in oak wine barrels.
So knowing all of this, why would I not try this beer? Oak, like, wine barrels, like, Belgian style, like, sours, like…all I needed was a glass and then this review was off and going. Now, you can see the video to gather my thoughts on the beer, but the beer is definitely a pretty one from the pour and the aroma is on point for sure. But the taste did hit with more tart than I expected, which for me made it more like a tart bomb which was neither good nor bad but depending on your sour level and how much you like to pucker, it could be something to consider before trying this one. But as far as being a sour beer and of the Geuze style there was no mistaking that, it delivered, but I also think it over delivered on the tartness that was received which led to my Untappd score on this one being 3 out of 5.
Arrogant Bastard Ale, Double Bastard Ale and Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale, three good quality ales that alone stand as decent beers. But what happens when you take some from each and put them together in one brew? Well my friends, at that point you are a Lucky Bastard or a Lukcy Basartd as described by Arrogant Brewing.
This Special Release Ale features a dry-hopped blend of the aforementioned beers and was first released in 2010 in celebration of the 13th anniversary of Arrogant Bastard Ale. At 8.5% ABV, this beer is not one to probably be taken lightly although I didn’t have too much trouble in finishing this 22 ounce gem. It drinks more like a light Barleywine and is one to easily slide into for an easy comfortable feel. If you find it then I think that it’s definitely worth checking it out, and watch my video here to see my additional thoughts. My Untappd score on this one: 4 out of 5.
An Imperial Hefeweizen coming in at a 10% ABV, the Thousand Weiss from Christian Moerlein is one berry filled tart treat that can definitely sneak up on you. You can drink it fresh or as mentioned by the brewer, you can also age it to smooth out the flavor more over time. The beer has the characteristics to be expected, but the tartness is a nice extra addition for sure. Check out my video review here to gather my thoughts on this one. As for my Untappd score, for me this one was 3.5 out of 5.
One of the stores that I like to check out for beers is Trader Joe’s and although their selection is small, they often get some good beers into their stores. But they also run their own branded exclusive line of beers which are the Mission St. series. In conjunction with breweries they have beers created under this brand, and this is a look at their Mission St. Gose.
This beer is done with Four+ Brewing and carries an ABV of 4%. The thing with the series is that they are very value priced as their house beer. So a beer like this which is a 22 ounce bottle costs only $2.99, and provides different styles for experimenting at a relatively low cost. Some of these beers end up tasting pretty good, but there are also some that do not. I found this Gose to actually be one that ended up being better than expected and worth the value. Check out my video to see my thought but as far as my Untappd score, this one gained from me 3 out of 5.
Is there a beer that you consider an everyday beer? One that you can just sit and enjoy over and over again without it losing any appeal? Well, we decided to discuss this and provide some opinions. Oh yeah, and we decided to also share some other items on what's been taking place around the beer world.
Berry, berry and more berry is what one can expect with the Berry Weiss from the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Coming in at 4.7% ABV this beer provides a nice refreshing quality and has a subtleness of something like a flavored soda more than anything. After a few the sweetness can definitely catch up to a person, so I don’t see much with working through a six pack with this one. But as a way to break up a routine with something different, this does just that. Check out my video here to see my other thoughts on this one. My Untappd score on this one: 3 out of 5.
