Brewdog Hardcore IPA

Brewdog Hardcore IPA
12 November 2009
(Brewdog Brewery)
$7
Looks v similar to the punk ipa
From the cask- warm/room temperture but the alcohol is notable as it warms yr throat
Weird having it this warm-the alcohol comes off as spicey.
It's like drinking wine- the taste, well,,,,,,,
Apricots (dried) and whiskey come to mind- I think this spent some time in a spirit vat........
I just checked the brewers notes & I probably couldn't b more wrong.... Oh well, they mention kiwi fruit and lychee and big caramel notes, still I can't help but think roasted malts.
At this temperture is very reminescent of a malted Irish whiskey, guess I'd like to try this cooled a bit.
How do I rate it then? For my palate not at all sessionable, however for people who like whisky and beer it may be a match made for the heavens.
I'm giving it 5.5
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Brewdog Punk IPA

12 November 2009

$7 for a pint
A pale gold with a nice head that fades and sticks to the glass
Nose: straw/hay, a little earthy
Taste : More cold tea like than citrus
Then again- a strong hoppy bitterness up front followed by a hint of citrus fading to a mild light bitterness
It's fairly drinkable- the bitterness is prominent rather than dominant
The fruityness/citrus up front is a little hard to pick as it moves into a toasted malt flavour
This grew on me- it became more complex each sip I had
6.5


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Two Brothers Heavy handed wet hop ipa

Well I asked for that but I got the rye instead- which had that funky Celtic red thing going on - will I get the ipa like I asked? Hmmmm
Yes
Big serve- little head
Lots more malt - really flatens out or makes makes the citrus hit more mild.
Light on the carbonation
And a little less alcohol @ 5.7% where the otter creek was 10%

First time at the blind tiger in the "new" location on bleecker- Wednesday nite @ 10 the place is packed with all sorts of people- not at all conducive to tasting beer in a civilized manner
It's small & cramped, will have to come back when it's not so busy

Two Brothers heavy handed wet hop ipa

Style:IPA
Alc %:5.7
Brewery:Two Brothers
Country:Chicago, USA
Tap/Bottle?:Tap
Where/When:Blind Tiger Ale House, 21/10/09
Cost:$6 approx
Rating:6

Well I asked for that but I got the rye instead- which had that funky Celtic red thing going on - will I get the ipa like I asked? Hmmmm
Yes
Big serve- little head
Lots more malt - really flattens out or makes the citrus hit more mild.
Light on the carbonation
And a little less alcohol @ 5.7% where the otter creek was 10%

First time at the Blind Tiger in the "new" location on Bleecker- Wednesday nite @ 10pm, the place is packed with all sorts of people- not at all conducive to tasting beer in a civilized manner! I beseach you!
It's small & cramped, will have to come back when it's not so busy.

Otter Creek Imperial IPA

Style:Imperial IPA
Alc %:10 +
Brewery:Otter Creek
Country:Vermont, USA
Tap/Bottle?:Tap
Where/When:Blind Tiger Ale House, 21/10/09
Cost:$7 for 330ml tulip glass
Rating:6

At 10% abv it doesn't hit you straight away but it doesn't take long! Nice head that leaves a bit of lacing.
Quite bitter straight off actually- a burnt taste up front - the citrus is there but the burnt malt and alcohol seem to dominate- it's not super enjoyable but I keep going back for more.