Has anyone tasted the new anniversary brew from Ithaca yet? I'm looking for an extra to toss in a trade box tonight and I'm wondering if I should send this on the blind. Beer!
Well, I grabbed one and cracked it tonight. I think it's pretty special, actually. Tastes like something Prairie would do with an IPA. Now I want more info on the current brewer(s) at Ithaca. I heard a rumor that it was the dude who had brewed Legacy at Saranac, but who knows?
Slide off topic/side question- I saw Ithaca has a new beer- Java Power- looks like Flower Power with coffee added. Anybody here try it? Sounds like it could be something tasty.
I had 17 and Java Power a couple weeks ago. Really liked 17 - my favorite Ithaca anniversary beer since 13 by a pretty good margin. Price send to have improved as well ($9 for a 750). I didn't buy many bottles the last couple years, but remembered the anniversary beers being $13 or $14 in the past. Java Power was just fine. Not a stand out for me, but another decent beer in the taproom series. *Insert comment about how far Flower Power has fallen etc etc*
For those who have tried 17, how pronounced is the brett? prosects of developing with some cellaring?
It is not very noticeable, had this on draft and cask at the Anniversary and it is best consumed fresh. Solid offering, but not amazing.
