What beer are you drinking now? #4181

Oink oink, Hank! Good to see ya...

 

Not sure I got the name of the beer correct. Cloudwater DIPA V17. From the V series. A collaboration between Veil and Cloudwater brewing (UK).

Interesting brew.

 

Then some new beers for me from Equal Parts...

Snaker Pale Ale, at 5% ABV



Pours a copper/orange color. A small white head forms and recedes. Very little lace is lace is left behind.
Aroma is citrus and pine up front. Classic west coast hops, though not much more to note. Which is far from a bad thing, just very simple.
Taste wise, that citrus and pine up front again. There is a bitterness, but as soon as that shows itself, a toasted malt, grain, and cooked corn character lingers on.
A medium body with moderate carbonation. Finishes dry, but could be more crisp and cleaner. Not hard to drink, but can't say I'm looking for another pint.

I always enjoy more balance, but the lingering toasted, grain, even light corn flavor has thrown me off a bit. Not bad at all, but not among my preferred Pale Ales, let alone offerings from Equal Parts.

Overall score is 3.56
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/44383/275970/?ba=champ103#lists

And then the...

Let's Fighting Love IPA, 6.7% ABV



Pours a clear golden/orange color. A one finger white head forms with good retention and lace left behind.
Up front in the nose, the hops are there, but seems a bit muted and faded. Light herbal, lemon and citrus aromas. Which are nice, just wish it was a bit more prominent.
Taste wise, That herbal, spicy, hoppy intensity is better flavor wise. Citrus, pine and bitterness lingering. Simple, but enjoyable.
A medium body with effervescent/crisp carbonation. Finishes dry and clean. A nice IPA to drink at the brewery.

Hoppy, simple, clean, and enjoyable is the name of the game. You don't need much more than that. If the aromatics where a bit more noticeable, that would bring this up a notch. As is, just a solid IPA anyway.

Overall score is 3.73
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/44383/254588/?ba=champ103#lists

 

Back home with a TG Haze Smacker IPA.

 

Tip of the cap for bringing it on a Monday. Cheers

 

Long day that just doesn't want to end so taking a beer break

 

Summit Extra Pale ale (5.3%): An English pale ale from Minnesota that has smooth flavors of orange, flower, and earthy caramel malt. Always enjoyable.

 

Cheers!

 

Hamm’s. Cheers.

 

New Belgium 1985 Mango IPA (6.7%): A hazy IPA from Colorado with flavors of tropical pineapple, papaya, mango, and peach. Smooth.

Pretty decent IPA from New Belgium here. Nothing too crazy. Tropical mango and peach flavors. Pretty smooth and enjoyable.

 

It’s no Josh Fields for Yordan Alvarez. But… Also, the Dodgers were set to trade Ross Stripling, Joc Pederson, and Cuban prospect Andy Pages to the Angels for a pittance. Arte being Arte, he pulled out of the deal at the last minute. Mark rauls word: Andy Pages will provide some thump

 

Nice lite dinner complete
Enjoying this fine offering now
Do good
Be well

 

Monday, part deux.

More Half Acre? What?
Beer Hates Astronauts!
Somewhere in the gray zone between an IPA and a DIPA at 7.8% of pure Citra goodness.

Cheers!°~°

 

I need to ask Vann, what does a pint of that cost? I am actually curious. Thanks bud.

 

I will say massive flavor for only 6.5%.

 

Monday is the best day of the week..if you drink on it!
Cheers!

 

Hey Tim, I think it's $5 and Big Nose is $7. Both bartenders are May's close friends and come over often, I think our bills a little lite at times......cheers buddy.

 

I have had that beer before. Can’t remember where and when but I do remember it was a pretty good IPA.