Daily Archives: November 25, 2015

HOPPIN’ FROG FROG’S HOLLOW DOUBLE PUMPKIN ALE

Meticulously frenzied pumpkin spicing gains full throttled momentum as stylish cinnamon-nutmeg-ginger-allspice-clove seasoning drapes honey-glazed Jack Daniels whiskey sweetness and brown-sugared Graham Cracker spine. Gingerbread cookie sugaring, zesty orange peel piquancy, bruised banana tartness and rum-soaked brandy wining secure tertiary space. Engaging soft-watered pumpkin pie finish sprinkles delicate black-peppered hop bittering inside the dense sugar-spiced interior.

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CLOWN SHOES COUSIN STEVE AND THE LEMON HEARTS

Refreshingly mellow Imperial IPA features sharp lemondrop hop spree tantalizing less prominent tropical-fruited Mosaic/Sorachi Ace hop splendor and soft piney dalliance. Honeyed lemon juicing leads the way as yellow grapefruit tang, orange pith bittering and caramelized pineapple sweetness vie for space above French-breaded spine. Lemon-peeled tangerine, mango and clementine illusions heighten zesty citric finish.

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AMAGER ORANGE CRUSH SESSION IPA

Despite humble ‘session’ tag and low alcohol content, mesmerizingly crystalline Danish IPA (brewed in conjunction with Florida’s Cigar City) assaults the senses with its lingered citric-pined bittering. Exceptional on many levels, framing up-front orange rind bittering with juniper berry sharpness and sturdy hop-charred graining while clean-watered lemon peel zest and pink grapefruit tang brighten sweet sugar-caned crystal malting for contrast. Highly visible yeast clumps settle inside the hazy copper body.

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DIEU DU CIEL ROUTE DES EPICES RYE BEER WITH PEPPERCORNS

On tap at Ambulance, flawlessly easygoing spice ale will  appeal to experimental thirsts as well as lighter ale heads ready for a light peppery pep. Succulent black and green peppercorn burn mildly soothes creamy brown-sugared molasses caramelization, polite rye breading and nutty mocha quip. Roasted peppercorn template dried-out by resinous hops. Delightful pepper-spiced alternative to usual grain-based ales.

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SMUTTYNOSE SMUTTLABS: BIERE DE’SHIRE AMBER SAISON ALE

On tap at Ambulance, strong ethyl-charged saison (with pronounced 9.1% ABV) buttresses stylish dry-spiced citrus tones against fungi-like French saison yeast pungency, sugary vanilla vodka boozing and light brettanomyces funk, creating a bustling biere de garde for heartier thirsts. When the alcohol astringency subsides, its sweetly soured orange, pineapple and grapefruit tartness envelops musty barnyard acridity, wispy white peppering, herbal thyme-basil remnants, phenol red grape esters and earthen musk above its buttered biscuit spine.

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