Fish Tale Organic IPA from Olympia Washington

Fish Tale Organic IPA from Olympia Washington

This 6.5% abv, bier, is fantastic. It has a lovely citrusy flavor. It is also, not overwhelmingly citrusy. It is a good balance. I liked it. Plus it is an USDA organic approved ale. So good job with it. I recommend you try it if you like them citrusy IPAs. Also, has a nice golden amberish hue.

Geology and beer. What can I say besides Go Dawgs!!!

Woodinville Whiskey Company

Yes I know, not beer, but whiskey. They are out in Woodinville, near Redhook, so stop by for a sampler of both vodka and whiskey. The whiskey has a nice candy banana smell. Delicious. Great for whiskey lemonades . whoo boy

Also, it is organic:

back with a vengeance

yes i am back with a vengeance.

New Republic Brewing

I plan on doing a post soon about my recent experience with New Republic Brewing. Located in College Station, they are a small brewery, but have quite a following. I suggest checking them out

http://www.newrepublicbrewing.com/

Gig Em!

Widmer Pitch Black IPA. Possibly one of the Best beers EVER!!!

I will not lie. I am biased. I absolutely love black IPA's or Cascadian Dark Ales. A black IPA would be the offspring from an IPA & porter baby. The great coffee & chocolate flavor ending with a great bitter and citrus finish. They are amazing and Pitch Black IPA is one of the best. If you like porters and IPAs, try this wonderful concoction. This seriously may cause you to cream your pants. If you are lucky enough to have Widmer in your area of the country and have this beautiful brew, or any of Widmers beautiful brews, try them. Can't say you'd be disappointed. Only if you had that chance and passed would you be. I know I haven't said much about this beer, but read on it on the pictures and seriously enjoy it.

 Has a nice chocolate flavor and Bam hops. Love it.
5 of 5. Wish it was a year round beer. I am debating on brewing one myself.






























http://widmerbrothers.com/beer/#pitch-black-ipa

Hop Rod Rye

Hop Rod Rye form Bear Republic Brewery is a great ale. This is a seriously excellent brew. Upon opening, there is an immediate smell of citrus and candylike hops. Very fragrant. It has a very nice citrus candy taste and a late bittering finish of rye that is easy to distinguish. It is super smooth and has a nice ruby red color. I thought it was like Hop Stoopid from Lagunitas, but say 3x as less intense. Have fun with the great beer.

EPIC Failures

I was going through some beer photos I have & realized I must mention 3 brews that make me disgusted. All are IPA's.

1. Detour Double IPA: Part of Uinta's crooked series line, they make the beer drinker wonder if the CROOKED part means crooked as in no hops. As a West Coast guy, this is an insult to Double or Imperial IPA's. The lack of hops is unreal. No bitterness. Just pre-hopped wort. Imagine fermenting warm grape nuts cereal. I was told by the brewery, they do NOT do quality control and it shows. Granted this is a UTAH beer, but don't produce something you do not drink . DUH

Flying Fish, New Jersey. Fuck this. They failed at life. HOPS??? Ever heard of them??? They happen to be the key ingredient in making an India Pale Ale. Wake the hell up New Jerksey. Your beer stinks, and that show you produce deserves to be nuked. The beer tastes like the show. SHITTY. lol. An insult to the IPA & beer drinker. Avoid this at all costs.

Lastly, Squatters IPA, Salt Lake City, UT, again, no hops. NO bitterness whatsoever. SO sad. Again, I am going to say AVOID.