Here's Your Fraking DIPA
Northgate Brewing

Northgate Brewing Here's Your Fraking IPA.

"session beers for the long haul." "seeking adventure in Minneapolis, MN." Northgate fills the local niche for British-style beers. I logged some of their bottled beers here before. A bottle of an Imperial Stout waits it's turn in my DBF (Dedicated Beer Fridge). We'll open that one up soon enough. And on Sunday evening I made my second visit to their taproom, intent on taking back a growler. Should it be the brown ale, the sweet stout, the Irish Red Ale? No, of course not, the IPA, silly.

Appearance: lightly hazed, bright golden, billowy white head.

Aroma: lively and loaded with citrus and pine-y notes. Grapefruit, orange, and lemon aplenty. Slightly bittersweet, just about right on the money.

Taste: High hops bounce on the palate, slightly astringent, largely bittersweet. Plump with citrus fruit notes, lean-bodied, long, hoppy finish. Tasty, tasty stuff. Delicious. Alcohol is creeping up on me, just a little. Just enough.

Hey, let's read from the back of the growler: "This beer was proudly brewed in industrial Northeast Minneapolis. We focus on producing fresh British and AMerican-style beers that are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. Our ales are crafted true to the original styles, with quality ingredients from the finest sources worldwide."

I like this brewery. And I really like this beer.

 

 

Quick review after having it on tap.

Very nice DIPA with an emphasis on citrus (Citra, Chinook hops), while the Simcoe and Summit hops round out the hoppy flavor in a way I can't describe well, but I like it. The taste is stronger and more complex than the aroma. The hop oils are evident in the taste and mouthfeel. Very West Coast, but not as bitter as some.