On today’s beer centric episode of Nerdsense, we review New Belgium’s Fat Tire & Friends CollaBEERation Pack, featuring radical interpretations of New Belgium’s Fat Tire Ale by distinguished brewers Allagash, Avery, Hopworks, Firestone Walker, and Rhinegeist. It was an amazing time and, hopefully, an enlightening listen for you, our listeners. Cheers! Look for the edited […]
We got the Old Guardian joining us for a beer! What did Mike and I think of Stone’s dry hopped barleywine? Watch to find out…or just look at the rating…that pretty much sums it up. Style: Barleywine Container: 22oz Bottle Glassware: Stemmed Tulips Notes: From time to time, we like to tweak the recipes of […]
Another batch of Night Shifts rotating Presidential Double IPA series! Style: DIPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Night Shift Flutes Notes: We tried something new this time around, using experimental HBC342 and HBC517 hops. Our latest Presidential DIPA delivers a fruity, pineapple-tinged aroma followed by big notes of citrus. 8.0% Rating: 3.75/5
Yeah Yeah…We know, we haven’t put out a REAL episode since #88. Life got in the way for both Mike and I which caused us to not be able to record an actual podcast. We were able to get some beer reviews recorded so those will be coming regularly as usual. While on the topic […]
More Alchemist goodness!!! We got their IPA Focal Banger being popped open in todays review!!! Style: IPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Flutes Notes: Focal Banger is an American India Pale Ale. We have a real love for IPAs here at The Alchemist, and we strive to offer you the best hop experience that we can possibly […]
Oh look! A new batch of Morph by Night Shift!! Style: IPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Night Shift Flutes Notes: This batch features Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops; aromas of freshly juiced nectarines; sips with notes of candied mango and citrus followed by a refreshing grapefruit pith finish (5.8%) Rating: 3.75/5
Oh yes! We got some Crusher by The Alchemist! Style: Double IPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Flutes Notes:The Crusher is an American Double IPA that I started making years ago at the old pub. Hop heads were constantly asking for more hops. So, in the words of Frank Zappa, “Did you say you want […]
Our very first Tree House review! Shaun got his hands on some of their Very Green Double IPA! Style: Double IPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Teku Glasses Notes: This Double IPA is created with a massive kettle charge of Australian and American hops. It opens in the glass with huge notes of ripe pineapple, […]
This week we have Hop Nosh Tangerine IPA from Uinta (YOU-INTA) Brewing from Salt Lake City, UT Style: IPA Container: 12oz Can Glassware: 13oz snifters Notes:A play on our flagship IPA, this beer features an aromatic menagerie of tropical hops and tangerine zest. Wraps up with a crisp, bitter finish. (7.3%) Rating: 3.5/5
MORPH MORPH MORPH MORPH….MORPH! Style: IPA Container: 16oz Can Glassware: Night Shift Flutes Notes:This batch features Motueka, Cascade, and Topaz hops; fresh juicy orange and white grape aromas, giving way to resinous pine flavors and a lingering bitter finish (6.1%) Rating: 4.5/5
