FOUR
Sand City Brewing Co. - North

Served on tap in a 12 oz (355 ml) conical glass at the Sand City Brewery in Northport, (LI) NY.
A: Pours a hazy, light amber color with a one to two finger, lemon chiffon head, rim and big bubble retention, and solid sheets of lacing.
S: Hints of citrus (orange) at first with aromas of raspberry, cherry, and caramel emergent.
T: Sweet. Fruit flavors, raspberry, cherry candy, lemon, cranberry, and caramel with relatively light bitterness.
M: Medium bodied and moderate carbonation. Very creamy.
O: Enjoyed THREE but this was a crowd pleaser. FOUR was a mouthful of fun.

 

proof that IPA’s should never surpass 10% abv. eight is optimal, max.

 

 

 

 

 

On tap at the brewery, pours cloudy orange color with a solid 2 finger thick foamy off white head that faded slowly and left really nice rings of lacing. Basically has good looks like all other Sand City anniversary beers. Smells of dank citrus hops and tropical fruits with mango, pineapple, orange peel, grapefruit, tangerine, star fruit, floral notes, graham crackers, biscuit, faint caramel and some earthy notes.

Tastes like it smells with grapefruit, papaya, tangerine, pineapple, orange peel, a dash of lime, orange juice, floral hops, tropical fruit like guava, graham cracker, faint toasted grains or sweet malt in the background and tea leaf. Very well balanced with mild carbonation, this was dangerously easy to drink as it hid the 12% ABV masterfully.

 

Pours a hazy orange with a two inch, very well retained white head that left awesome lacing. Smells of citrus and tropical fruits. Tastes of grapefruit, grapefruit pith, papaya, apricot and some herbal notes. Full bodied, medium carbonation, creamy mouth feel with a semi-dry finish. 12%ABV hidden quite well.

 

 

 

I can’t believe that this is 12%!!!