Blended Bliss
Carver Brewing Co.

Another quality brew available at last week's Festival of Barrel Aged Beer at the Goose Island Brewpub in Chicago, IL. Listed as an IPA, it is actually a blend of several beer styles. It is described as, "A blend of IPA, American Amber and Double CA Common, dry-hopped, aged in whisky barrels and conditioned in stainless steel." Having said that, the beer is majorily an IPA with unique characteristics that the other beer (and whisky) imparts. A nice blend of styles. Toastedness and malt from the Amber, clean and mellow with ripe fruit from the Common. Overall, a well balance against the hopping from the IPA. Hazy peach - orange - copper with white, withstanding head retention. Fruity, spicy, and smooth against the palate. Finishes clean and moderately dry.