Tree House- Sap

7/17/19— This was one of our first Tree House beers, shout out to our friend Marco for grabbing it for us, and we can see why everyone is so in love with this brewery. Sap poured a lighter, orange color somewhere between straw and copper. Stopper, if you will. With the aroma we definitely got notes of mango and grapefruit and a little of that “earthy spice” they advertised on the label, which is quite descriptive.

What we loved about the flavor is that while we did get mango, tropical fruit and grapefruit the pine and spice were pleasantly assertive. That isn’t always true in many of today’s IPAs. This beer was pretty light in body for 7% ABV but it wasn’t watery by any stretch and had enough carbonation to keep it from being too sappy.

Tree House calls this their most complex IPA and while we haven’t had enough to say that, the interplay between citrus and pine is a welcome one.

4.25/5 We’re suckers for Sap.

Equilibrium Hopwave 6

5/3/19— This post was written on an iPhone a while back so is dated, but still valid. Equilibrium clearly knows what they’re doing. This beer had big tropical fruit aromas. It featured mango, peaches, and honey and had me wanting to keep drinking more. The flavor was as outstanding as the aroma. You still got that honey, mango sweetness but also some earthiness and mild bitterness to balance it out.

It was medium bodied and creamy on account of the lactose, but it wasn’t syrupy or cloying in any way. It was exactly what I wanted in a hazy IPA, even though my can was a few months old. There are so many good beers these days that it is hard to keep up, but Equilibrium is worth seeking out.

5/5 Ride this wave

Torch & Crown Intersect

3/8/19—We’ve been anticipating the release of beer from Torch and Crown for some time now and we weren’t disappointed with the first one we tried. It was a Session IPA called Intersect and was brewed with Citra and Calypso hops, though that will rotate in the future. It poured a pale yellow and had a white head that was about an inch thick. There were impressive aromas for a beer that is clocking in at just around 5% ABV. We detected guava, lemongrass, and passionfruit up front.

The flavor was also impressively robust. It was a little sweet on the nose with some nice bitterness to balance it out on the backend. There was still some juicy passionfruit as well hints of pear and apple, followed by grapefruit and citrus rind.

It had a light body and mouthfeel and made you want more than one— something you could definitely do. An exceptional example of what an easy drinking beer should be!

4.5/5 At the intersection of tasty and delightful.

Interboro- Dead Pres

2/9/19— Interboro’s collaboration Lager, Dead Pres, was intriguing to us for a variety of reasons—foremost among them being that Interboro is known for their (hip) hop-forward IPAs. The beer was beautiful, and inviting, once we poured it into a tall Pilsner glass. It had the textbook amber color of a Vienna lager with a huge, fluffy head that lasted for minutes even after we’d started to sip. The aroma was mild and featured notes of caramel malt and bread, but there was a slightly metallic note as well. The taste followed the aroma with the sweet flavors of caramel and toasted bread, and very light, spicy hop finish. It had a crisp, medium body that kept us coming back for another sip time after time. Overall, this was a solid Vienna lager that we would drink again, but wouldn’t necessarily seek out.

3.5/5 Dead Pres has some life.

Finback- Rolling In Clouds

1/14/2019— We love Finback beers and we don’t drink them enough, so I was eager to try Finback’s Rolling In Clouds. Billed as an IPA in the manner of “the new wave” it did not disappoint. Like the name would imply, it had a pillowy-white head that took some time to dissipate. It had an aroma that was sweet and welcoming with notes of pineapple, berries and some ripe melon as well as an herbaceous, spicy scent.

It was deep golden tinting toward orange in color and the taste was as pleasant as the smell. There were flavors of melon, tangerine, and candied citrus rinds that gave way to some fresh grass bitterness. It seemed to us to be a nice balance of juicy and bitter. It had a medium body that wasn’t overly oily, and made for easy sipping. With so many “hazy” IPAs these days being as sweet and sticky as juice, I felt like you could drink two of these happily, and not have a toothache.

4/5 Picture me rolling

Interboro- Mad Fat Fluid

11/1/2018— Mad Fat Fluid poured a vibrant yellow color with a minimal white head that disappeared fast. To us, this beer had something for traditional west coast IPA lovers and those who favor the newer east coast style IPA as well. It was an east-west collaboration in the best way possible. It didn’t have an overpowering aroma but it was bright and fruity, hinting at the flavors to come. We got notes of mango, of pineapple and of other sweet, citrus fruits. There was also some of that assertive bitterness and fresh grass taste, which was a pleasant balancing act. We loved the subtlety of the balance, and how each side complemented each other without being overpowering. As it warmed up, we even caught some berry notes, or some other shadow of sweetness. It boasted a light, crisp body for a beer that was 7% ABV. So when they ask what you want to drink, tell them to make it mad fat.

4/5 Mad Fat Fluid is mad good.

Hudson Valley- Silhouette

10/1/18— Silhouette is a brunch style IPA and this version was brewed with tangerines. This beer had a fluffy white head and would certainly appeal to those who are part of the haze craze. Silhouette was orange and opaque and bore a striking resemblance to orange juice, just a shade more toward gold and less orange. The head disappeared pretty quickly and the smell was excellent. We definitely noticed the tangerine, and additional citrus notes as well as some subtle sweetness coming through. It was similar to opening a tin of tangerine Altoids.

When we tasted the beer the first thing we noticed was the tangerine and blood orange bitterness. It was sharp and tart on some sips, and on others we were struck by the sweetness from the additional sugars. At it’s best moments this beer was a sweet, tart and fruity explosion- like a more sour mimosa. As it warmed there was a more present alcohol profile coming through, which was surprising for a beer that is 5% ABV.

The body was creamy enough for the brunch IPA title but not too heavy and it was carbonated nicely which kept it from becoming a chore. This beer was complex and most of the flavors were executed adeptly. We’re looking forward to trying some other stuff from Hudson Valley.

4/5 If you’re looking for a brunch beer, start with a silhouette.

The Alchemist- Alena

9/13/18— Last weekend James got to go to Stowe to see two great friends of his get married. In addition to all the wedding fun he also got to stop by the fabled Alchemist Brewery and pick up a case of delicious beer. One of those beers was Alena, which neither of us had tried before. Boy are we glad we scooped up a four-pack. When we poured it into a glass there was a huge, pillowy head that remained for a good stretch of time. The beer was light gold and was surprisingly clear- this is not one for the hazy crazies but it is a damn fine beer. When we had it from the can at the brewery we were blown away and drinking it at home from a glass was no different. It smelled dank and sticky, with notes of sweet fruit and earthy pine. When you popped it open and poured it into the glass people knew you were drinking an IPA. The balance of Alena, in this juicy world we live in, was a beautiful thing. Up front we got tastes of peach, mango, and dank, resinous syrup that was followed by a noticeable bitterness that left us smacking our lips. The honey malt heft kept us going back just when the bitterness was bringing us to the edge. Alena was sweet, she was bitter, she was beautiful. Like many other beers we’ve had, just better. Buy this beer.

5/5 Alena, to us, you are perfect.

Troegs- Nimble Giant

7/21/18-- The Giant was a beautiful, light amber color with a foamy, white head that sat placidly above it's piney sea. It smelled like pine and sweet sap and citrus, as if it intended to trod the fresh paths of the Pacific Northwest southward toward where citrus fruits grow. When you take the first sip of this beer it is as if you've arrived at your southern destination. It had flavors of pineapple, and honey and massive amounts of grapefruit. Its gentle sweetness gave way to a bracing bitterness. It was the opposite of the way one imagines giants are in fables and children's stories. We noticed a medium mouthfeel that supported the heft of the body without rendering it taxing to drink. This Giant was strong, subtle, bitter, sweet and alluring. We wish it came around more often. 

4.5/5 We wish this Giant came around more often. 

Trillium- Fort Point

6/11/18-- James came back from his honeymoon, in the Azores Islands, and went straight from Logan Airport to Trillium to pick up some famous beer. This was the first one we tried and it's easy to see why everyone loves this brewery. Fort Point with el dorado poured a deep golden/ burnt orange color with a half-inch white head that vanished quickly. It was inviting but it wasn't overly hazy. In our opinion, that's a good thing.

This beer was delicious and refreshing in it's straightforward goodness. It greeted us gently with wafts of orange and a little honey sweetness. Those notes blended in with pineapple and ripe melon as you inhaled. The taste followed with orange juice notes that hit home without being overly sweet. We got notes of honeydew and pineapple as well. We almost tasted fruit rollups about halfway through.  It transitioned to be a little more bitter on the back end with flavors of grapefruit and some assertion from the el dorado for a clean finish. It had a solid malt backbone to balance it all out. 

It was light to medium bodied so you can have more than one, but at a subtle 6.6% be careful not to drink too fast. 

5/5 This beer was on point.

Perennial- Saison de Lis

5/11/18-- We don't drink a ton of Saison but we love Perennial and this was one of the prettiest labels we had ever seen. We poured the beer into a tulip glass to match the floral theme of the label, and noticed it's beautiful golden color and white head. It smelled slightly sweet and a little spicy with some earthiness that reminded us of fresh cut hay and pepper. 

The beer tasted mellow and was not overpowering. There were sweet notes of honey and vanilla, and maybe some chamomile? We don't drink much chamomile so it was hard for us to say. The spice presents itself subtly on the back end so that no one flavor is overpowering. 

It was medium carbonated and pleasant to sip on at 5% abv. This was an easy drinking beer that we believe would be a great introduction the style for new drinkers. 

3.75/5 Put Saison de Lis on your list.

Threes Courage My Love

3/29/18-- We're back on the horse, if the horse was made of beer that we should have been reviewing. Courage My Love is a hoppy pale lager from Threes Brewing with some proceeds from the beer being donated to the ACLU. Being big fans of the cause, we may ave been predisposed to liking this beer, but we liked it anyway! It was a breath of fresh air in the world of imperial IPAs, pastry stouts and eye-watering sours. 

It poured a light gold color and had flavors of lime zest, herbs and a touch of sweetness. It tasted like spring except the real spring, when it's not 25 degrees and snowing in late March. The body of the beer was thinner, and had a lively amount of carbonation that helped carry the flavor well. 

This beer was subtle,  tasty and classic- it tasted like beer. These days,  making a delicious straight forward beer takes some courage. 

4/5 Pick up a good beer for a good cause.

Decadent- Multiflora

2/4/18-- Beer review Super Bowl Sunday edition! Today's review is of Decadent Ale's "Multiflora" IPA. We acknowledge that many of the beers we review receive high ratings but we're not going to review something more harshly for a false sense of parity and this beer is no different. Maybe we're homers, because Decadent is in James' hometown of Mamaroneck, but gosh darn it this beer was delicious. When poured Multiflora had a light, caramel color and it smelled like sweet honey, passionfruit and sap. It had big flavors of pine sap, peach, mango and had a nice earthy bitterness at the finish. A few friends drinking with us found it slightly too sweet but we found the balance worked out beautifully. 

For a beer over 8% ABV it masked the alcohol incredibly well and was dangerously drinkable. It had a medium body with a silky smooth mouthfeel that enhanced the tropical flavors and hop profile nicely. While some may prefer a sharper or more bitter double IPA we thought this had just the right amount of decadence. Go out and try it for yourself. 

4.5/5 Treat yourself to a Decadent beer. 

Guadalupe Brewing- Humility

1/20/18--Guadalupe Brewing in Braunfels, TX is a preeminent brewery that serves up one of the darkest and most alcoholic rum-aged beers I’ve ever had. Their "Humility" Rum Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout sure is a mouthful. Pretty sure this is the same thick black ink that Hancock used to sign. Guadalupe deserves the praise that Goose Island gets for their Bourbon County without the large market or pretense. A simple label with a very quality beer is a combination that will forever show that Guadalupe takes care of their beer more than their name, and that’s exactly what they should do. The heavy alcohol content is covered beautifully with pecan and coffee notes and a big mouthfeel present on each sip. The beer delivers a subtly bold flavor that makes it drinkable in spite of the high ABV. A must buy if you see it on shelves…ever.

5/5 A Little Humility Goes a Long Way.

Avery- Old Jubilation

1/8/17—Avery Brewing’s Old Jubilation gave these drinkers every reason to be jubilant. When poured into a snifter glass it was the color of light-roast coffee with a caramel head that was nearly an inch high initially. On the can they called the color, “rich mahogany” and while it didn’t  smell of leather bound books, it was delicious. The head only stuck around for a few minutes but it left behind a beautiful beer for the colder months.

The smell was mellow and didn’t perfume the air like many of the “hop bombs” people are drinking these days. It smelled faintly of roast coffee and semi-sweet cacao. It tasted like everything a winter beer is supposed to taste like. Avery called out hazelnuts, mocha and toffee and since they made the beer, I’d say that description is spot on.

It was brighter up front with notes of cherry, and ripe berries and on the finish came that mocha, cacao combination. As it warmed up the sweeter notes became more prevalent and some of the sherry and port flavors came through.

While the taste and smell of the beer were top notch, it was the consistency that was our favorite part of the beer. It was creamy enough to conjure a fire, and dessert in a country inn like the one featured on the can, but it wasn’t motor oil thick. It was toward the medium-full bodied end of things, and it embodied what a good winter ale is; warming, a touch sweet, nostalgic.

If you see it, grab this limited release and enjoy it while the snow falls. Horse drawn carriage sold separately.

4.5/ 5 We’re jubilant we picked up this beer.

Magnify- Hey Cutie

12/9/17-- We ventured outside of Brooklyn for our most recent interview at Magnify Brewing, and we were lucky enough to bring this beer back from the trip to New Jersey. " Hey Cutie" is a double IPA brewed with lactose, in honor of the birth of their head brewer's first child. The can art is adorable and the smell when we cracked the can open was inviting. It had the scent of fresh tropical fruit and sweet mango, but wasn't overpowering or cloying. 

The taste was similar to the nose and featured notes of mango, tangerine, and grapefruit fizz. In the best way possible it reminded me of a citrus sucking candy- sweet on the front end, with a little of the sharpness on the back end. It was nice and creamy as one would expect with the lactose, but it didn't relegate the hops to the background at all. 

We did notice a slight alcohol burn on the finish, owing to the heft of the 8% ABV. It was a nice beer to look at, hazy and golden in color with a creamy body that was thicker and softer than a traditional IPA, almost like the difference between whole milk and skim milk. 

Overall, "Hey Cutie" was an excellent beer to for our first experience at Magnify, and an even better way to welcome a new member to their family. 

4/5 Hey Cutie, can I have another beer? 

Sixpoint Smoothie

11/12/17-- Sixpoint is one of the largest and most successful Brooklyn breweries going, and they recently started allowing customers to visit when they order a specialty six-pack through the Sixpoint app. Smoothie, a New England style IPA was one of the offerings on a recent weekend, and we were excited to give it a try. For the uninitiated, New England IPAs are often referred to with words such as, "haze" or "juice" and are sweeter and less bitter than traditional West Coast IPAs. 

Smoothie poured a deep copper/ amber color and was definitely opaque but I wouldn't call it hazy really. It had an aroma of berry, and bready malt with a touch of tropical fruit and citrus. The aroma certainly seemed to match the name this beer was given. 

When we tasted the beer we were slightly confused. The beer didn't quite seem to know what it wanted to be. It had sweeter notes like orange and berry, as well as some more bitter notes like grapefruit and a touch of pine. It wasn't as juicy as standard New England IPAs nor as bitter as West Coast stuff, as if it couldn't makeup it's mind. 

The same rang true for the texture which was thicker and softer than a traditional IPA but not as creamy or pillow soft as we were expecting. It was almost like a smoothie made with almond milk instead of frozen yogurt. 

Overall, we found Smoothie to be tasty and solid, we just wish that it had gone full bore in one direction. There is no denying that the mad scientists at Sixpoint have skill, and we will look forward to trying their next creation.

3/5 Because you're... pretty smooth. 

KCBC- Safe Flight

10/9/17 -- I made it out to Bushwick this weekend and not to any warehouse parties or late night raves, but to something that blew my mind just the same. KCBC is tucked away in a gorgeous tap room with plenty of variety for all beer lovers. 

I tried the Safe Flight IPA brewed in partnership with the NYC Audubon Society. Maybe it was the idea of protecting the birds. Maybe it was the "IPA" on the label. Either way this beer sent my taste buds soaring. It poured a hazy gold color with fine bubbles. It featured mango and citrus fruits in aroma and taste and had a nice crisp, clean finish with low lingering bitterness and mild sweetness. 

4/5 For all you humanitarian hop heads give KCBC a call and have a Safe Flight.

Other Half- Green Power

9/18/17-- I tried Green Power from Other Half Brewing Company and I'm 99% sure it turns you into the Incredible Hulk. Maybe it was the unique aroma of sweet melon, or the fine balance between malt and hops, or maybe it was Memphis but whatever it was it sure felt right (shout out Pam Thillis). This beer was one of our favorite's from Other Half and was an absolutely outstanding IPA. 

It had a foamy white head that was impressive in it's size and resilience. It was turbid and opaque and as the kids say these days it had, "haze for days." The smell was sweet and hinted at the coming ripe melon and white grape flavor to come. The flavors of honeydew and cantaloupe were prominent and there was also a gentle hop kiss accompanied by some earthy tones.

The body was creamy and had a medium level of carbonation that belied the hefty 8% ABV. It was hard to detect the alcohol in this sweet, melon creation. I'd have to say this is a "Banner" IPA. 

4.5/5 Fight the power, just not this power. 

Greenpoint- Low Res IPA

8/7/17-- I realize we do a lot of IPA reviews here, and we'll work to add more varied styles moving forward. That said, this week's beer was Low Res IPA by Greenpoint Beer and Ale Co. They've been bursting onto the hazy New England style scene over the past few months and people are loving their stuff. This rendition was soft and sweet, marked by the juiciness most have come to expect these days. It smelled of candy and oranges. It was a very inviting aroma. 

It tasted similar to how it smelled. Orange juice, rock candy, and some bitter grapefruit notes toward the end. These beers aren't the most complex but it doesn't make them any less pleasing. Orange juice and grapefruit are delicious and people enjoy them for a reason. The mouthfeel was creamy and chewy, lingering on your tongue well after your last sip was over. I find myself often double fisting IPAs and water so my mouth isn't overly coated. Sorry, TMI on the phrasing?  

Like most beer drinkers would expect, this beer was opaque and a cloudy orange color with a bountiful white head. Haze can be polarizing but this brew wasn't featuring any floating buts or unpleasing flavors. I'd resolve to have another. 

4/5 My resolution is try another from these guys.

Finback/ Magnify - Must

7/31/17-- Back after a summer vacation folks! This was a MUST try for me. All jokes aside, I was curious to try this low ABV India Pale Ale, dry hopped with Blanc hops and finished with grape must, because it is not what you usually expect to find when you reach for an IPA. Often times brewers pair the bold, bitter flavors of this style with fruit like pineapple, grapefruit or even peaches, but I had never seen one made with grape must before. For those who haven't tried it, think white grape juice. 

It poured a pale gold color, muted and was not the prettiest beer I've seen but that is never my determining factor in the quality of the final product. The aroma was faint but had a hint of the grape notes,  a little sweetness and some drier fruit notes. It tasted similar to it's smell with a dry champagne-like quality, but with the juicy grape coming through in the middle, and a pleasant lack of bite at the end. The grape flavor was mild and pleasing and the body supporting the beer was excellent- smooth, light and drinkable. 

It definitely wasn't a traditional IPA, but it was tasty and interesting and that isn't ever a bad thing. 

4/5 Must is a must try. 

Comrade Brewing Co- Jalapeño Honey Blonde Ale

6/26/17-- Comrade Brewing's theme? USSR. Their slogan? Welcome to the Party! The quietly tucked away brewery on East Iliff Ave. serves up quality beers and has about as many medals as the Soviets did by '91. Decorating their walls are a list of their Silvers and Golds at the Great American Beer Festival, which conveniently takes place just miles form the taproom. I popped into Comrade Brewing CO for a quick drink and was immediately struck by their Grain and Hop flag substituting the standard hammer and sickle. I tried out the Jalapeño Honey Blonde Ale since nothing says the West like peppers. It was a very nice honey blonde color with a good head and filtered body. The smell is that of... you guessed it, jalapeños. Now I  love jalapeños but was concerned that the heat would overpower the flavor of the beer. I was wrong. The blonde ale is crisp and refreshing, a very clean beer. The heat doesn't hit until after you've tasted the beer itself and the raw jalapeño flavor sits right in the back of the mouth where it cooly waits for another sip. Many spices burn the tip of the tongue and render all other flavors secondary players. This beer gets brewing with peppers right on. 

5/5 Join the Party! 

Interboro- Louder Than A Bomb

6/19/17-- Interboro's Louder Than a Bomb was an explosion of flavor, and probably the best beer I've had from them. I poured it in a my specialty IPA glass and immediately noticed the hazy, deep-orange color. Haze is a huge buzzword these days but when the description is apt I don't mind using it. This beer had a quarter-inch white head that lasted for the first five minutes of sipping. 

You're going to want to stick your nose in this thing. It has sweet notes of guava, pineapple, mango and passion fruit. All the sweet, sticky, tropical stuff people love as well as a faint aroma of alcohol. The taste matches with those sweet fruits showing up on the front and some piney, earthiness and big hop bitterness on the end. The bitterness is reminiscent of grapefruit and leaves you smacking your lips for more. The alcohol is certainly noticeable but not overwhelming especially for a beer that is 8% ABV. 

Bomb had a zippy amount of carbonation and a medium body. Overall this was an extremely well-balanced IPA that I hope to see more like from Interboro. 

4/5 This beer is the bomb. 

Grimm- Tesseract

6/12/2017-- If you've ever had Grimm Artisinal Ales you know just how quality these beers are. Tesseract, an American Double/Imperial IPA doesn't disappoint. The beer gently caresses your nose with floral notes, hints of citrus and pine as soon as you crack the can. Creamy orange color with a nice head. This NE style IPA definitely has a lighter nose than many other from the region, and the 8% ABV along with a remarkably smooth finish make this drink more like an IPA than a Double. The 8% could surely sneak up on you. Overall this beer is like the girl next door; not complicated and still quite a catch. Worth picking up if you see any around.

4.5/5 Tesseract will take you into the 4th dimension

Gun Hill- Mosaic Soft Serve

6/5/2017-- It's been hotter than Hades these past few days. The kind of heat where your knees sweat and a gust of wind from the passing subway train feels like a Caribbean breeze. It's the perfect time for some soft serve, no? Gun Hill's Mosaic Soft Serve is the perfect beer for this heat wave. It packs loads of flavor into a beer that is just 3% alcohol. It has huge aromas of juicy citrus, grapefruit, pineapple and orange.

The taste matches with the notes of sweet pineapple and bitter grapefruit. For such a low ABV beer the waves of flavor are impressive. It also features a crisp body perfecting for day-long sipping. If you hear the ice cream man, just hope he has some of these on hand. 

4/5 Get an ice cream truck, we're having soft serve all summer long!

Other Half- DDH Dream in Green

5/29/17-- Other Half Day Dream In Green (DDH) is an IPA that is brewed with oats and clocks in around 6.2% ABV. We poured it into glasses after a long day of frisbee and inhaled contentedly. It smelled like sweet, sticky fruit with a kiss of citrus. I noticed candied tangerines and pineapple upfront with just a whiff of alcohol on the end. 

The taste was significantly less sweet than the smell. I got some of the tangerine along with pineapple, lemon, grapefruit and a pleasingly bitter hop finish. I was surprised at how sharp the finish was considering the smell but it was a nice change of pace. 

I also loved the addition of the oats which created that beautiful, pillowy mouthfeel that did add a dreamlike quality. The beer had a little chew to it as well which finished it off nicely. Color-wise this beer was super light yellow perhaps from the addition of the oats. A nice IPA, which can be enjoyed more liberally than some of their imperial options. 

4/5 Don't wake us up from this dream 

Kelso- CarrollGaarden Wit

5/22/17- Kelso CarrollGaarden Wit was a refreshing, easy-drinker that could have used something to spice it up. We poured it into mason jars and inhaled deeply. It had an aroma of coriander, clove and some soft floral notes. W were optimistic after smelling the beer that it would be perfect for a picnic or day-trip to the beach.

The flavor had a swift kick of peppery spices and some coriander that gave way to soft, citrus sweetness featuring orange peel, chamomile and bready malts. It finished with a mild hop pucker but the sweetness of this beer overshadowed the peppery spices and the hop bite, making it more one-dimensional than we were hoping.

The body was smooth with light carbonation that could have been more pronounced. Overall, it was a solid, wheat-beer that was too sweet.

3/5 This Wit could stand to be spiced up.

KCBC- Tiger Thunder

5/15/17--  KCBC Tiger Thunder, which would make a great stage name, is a double IPA that hits some of the right notes but is missing a deeper complexity. It poured a deep gold color and had a smallish, off-white head. On the nose there was a sweet, tropical, fruity presence that promised island refreshment to follow.

Once I started sipping I found the beer to be pleasant, and pretty sweet. There were notes of pineapples, tangerines and some caramel malts. While the tropical sweetness was nice, it needed to be balanced out by a dose of hop bitterness that never surfaced. The body was appropriately sturdy, but not overly creamy and there was a proper amount of carbonation.

 Overall, Tiger Thunder earned some of it’s stripes but fell a few short of becoming king of the jungle.

3/5 This big cat was missing it’s hop bite.

Other Half Subterranean Rotation

4/17/2017--Other Half delivers again with this softer, grapefruit, and melon IPA that is smooth and tropical while still lighter on the juiciness. A light yellow, orange pour and an aroma that cushions your nose with smells of orange and a little guava and pine. Subterranean Rotation's floral notes and smoother mouthfeel make it an easily accessible and drinkable IPA. While not overly bitter like many of Other Half's danker varieties, Subterranean Rotation delivers their habitual citrus smells and tastes and creates a highly enjoyable beer.

4/5 Layers of aroma, like an Abercrombie and Fitch model....except enjoyable.

KCBC- Robot Fish

4/3/2017-- This Robot Fish IPA, brewed with Halcyon and Citra hops is delicious, and best consumed while doing the robot. If you can’t drink and dance at the same time, welcome to the club. Sit your ass down and enjoy your suds. I poured this into my ceremonial, Spieglau IPA glass and watched it form a thick, creamy head. It was golden in color, with an orange hue a shade lighter than OJ (the juice, not the football player).

It had a beautiful nose of citrus, guava, mango and pineapple. The taste followed, who woulda thunk? It was soft and citrus forward with a very subtle hop bitterness coming through on the end. It was pillowy and creamy on the palate as well as lightly carbonated. This would go perfectly with a brunch, and I thoroughly enjoyed drinking it, even after dinner.

4/5 If Robot Fish could talk, they’d say drink this beer.