National Broccoli Day
Other Half Brewing - Center Street

Observations after the entire contents of a pint can were emptied into a clear glass liter mug. First impression, too much starchy nearly stark white foam. Something that receded rather quickly, unevenly and unattractively. The color of the liquid is dull and hazy lemon-amber and it's not very appealing, neither. Its aroma isn't much more compelling. That's superficially sweet and the hoppiness present is one dimensionally citrus-like sharp. The mouthfeel is better than expected, but that's a low bar. But it's acceptable, despite not measuring up to the bitter bite of the hops and alcohol. There’s not enough body, nor taste here to carry an 8.5% ABV. Simcoe Hops are wonderfully flavorful and delightfully bitter, but they need a solid taste backbone (barley malt) to excell. That's what's missing here. The hop combination is excellent and its bite much appreciated by a hop-head. But, the body isn't full enough to carry their bite, nor the alcohol. At this level of hoppiness and alcohol, there has to be more than simple sweetness added to the overall from the starch base. That's where this falls short, although some sporadic glass lacing lingers.

 

Canned 3/16/2026

Appearance: Pours a completely hazy, light yellow color with a strong white head. (4.00)

Aroma: Aromas of orange, grapefruit, zest, white, grape, pineapple, lime with a light, tropical, grape and berries underneath. (4.00)

Flavor: Flavors of orange, grapefruit zest, white grape, bright pineapple. Tones of smooth tropical grape and berry underneath. Overall finishes, zesty, spritz and citrusy. Dry on the finish. (4.00)

Feel: Medium body, appropriate carbonation, finishes, zesty, clean, and relatively dry. (3.75)

Compared to Other Half National Broccoli Day 5/26: Pours identical. More grapefruit, white grape and pineapple zest. Less tropical tangerine, orange, peach, melon. Cleaner and drier.

Compared to Other Half Double Crushed Gems 5/26: Pours identical, milder aromas. More earthy stonefruit. Less tropical pineapple, fruit punch, peach, melon. Winner: Double Crushed Gems

Overall: National Broccoli Day. Lots of tangerine, tropical peach notes here. Tropical and leans sweet, but hides the alcohol well. Excellent, just not my most favorite hop flavors. (Rating: 3.98)

Can from the Buffalo location. Excellent optimalization of the hop acceleration products. Very popular. Low burn, high drinkability. Hop flavour complex.

 

 

 

On tap at other half in DC, pours a hazy golden yellow with one finger of whitish head into a tulip glass, long lasting lacing evident. Aroma of tropical fruit and white grape with similar flavor notes. No hop burn and excellent soft mouthfeel. Excellent.

 

 

 

L-Straw colored. 1/4 inch head. Moderate to heavy lacing. Hazy, juicy.

S-Lychee, Passionfruit, mango, papaya, and pineapple. Very tropical and fragrant.
Candied fruited juicy fruit.

T-Follows the nose. Very much tropical fruit but not overly sweet. Much of the same fruit as in the nose.

F-Soft and pillowy. Neutral carb. Very drinkable.

O- Very good brew. OH does it again.