Steel Cut Hops
Belching Beaver Pub 980

oh my god this is so good! i feel like the more i go out in the world around boise after the virus, the more i see belching beaver, cans and handles, its everywhere for some reason, i dont know of local representation, but they are killing it anyway, and i feel like i have had a lot of it recently. this is hands down the best of the ipa stuff i have had from them, whatever i have said about others in the past, this is king, and frankly, its leagues better than most of the other hazy ones out there right now too, just super good! very pale, a washed out yellow look to it, a high white head from the tap with soft lace and good retention, pungently fresh aroma, not over dry hopped, definitely some wheat or oats or both, maybe raw in the mash, texture is banging! earthy and rustic but well refined, more that just too much hops in a pale barley base, and i love it for being different and ambitious like this, the hop profile is killer too! not sure what they use, but this oscillates between raw coconut, honeydew melon, key lime mixer, lemon meringue, and lemongrass, so juicy, ripe, fresh, and good, refrigerated green grapes in the mix here too. delicate mouthfeel, lively bubbles, refreshingly dry for the style, and overly well refined for a hazy, just stunning beer, maybe the best ive had in any style from these guys, do not miss it if you like the hazy stuff, this borderline sets a new standard! yum!

Picked up a 16 oz mason jar growler from the Craft Beer Quick Stop 7-24-19 for $4.00. Consumed on 7-25-19.

Beer poured a hazy sunrise orange with a nice white head that is leaving lacing behind.

Nose has some tropical and stone fruit along with a touch of citrus.

Taste has a touch of peach, mango, and orange over a light pale malt body finishing with minimal hop bite; 4/10 on my bitterness scale.

Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied and refreshing.

Overall a nice little hybrid IPA/APA, good flavors and definitely an easy drinker!