On tap at Ambulance, easygoing moderation may be stylishly soft-toned, but never at the expense of riveting bark-dried yellow grapefruit bittering. Mild Nelson Sauvin hop tropicalia induces orange-peeled pineapple, mango, papaya, passionfruit and peach illusions as well as wispy gooseberry tartness to backup lemony grapefruit finish. Dry-grained rye wheat bottom seems sufficient.
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BLACK HOG GINGA NINJA RED INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Ambulance, hybridized IPA brings sweet ginger spicing to wood-dried grapefruit peel, orange rind and pineapple bittering, picking up light floral-perfumed nuances. Sharp piney hop bite reinforces citric nature.
ALPINE DUET
Undeniably awesome West Coast India Pale Ale breaks out the tangy citric-hopped fruitiness, elegant floral-spiced splendor and pungently resinous pine freshness to impress any true beer lover. Sweet navel orange, bitter yellow grapefruit and sour pineapple cut loose initially, followed succinctly by harmonious Valencia orange, clementine, peach, cantaloupe, nectar, tangerine, mango, pear and red apple juicing. A flavorful Simcoe-Amarillo hop adventure sure to please everyone (except lightweights thrown off by its minor aspirin-like astringency).
NEW HOLLAND MICHIGAN AWESOME HATTER
Approachable IPA lowers the resinous piney hop thrust to allow cereal-grained caramel roast the same expanse as its stylish fruit-spiced tang. Crisp orange-dried grapefruit, pineapple, peach and lemon illusions crowd sugary sourdough midst. Toasted almond, coconut and praline undertones settle alongside dewy earthiness in the astringent backdrop.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE SOUL RIDE INDIA PALE ALE
Perfectly balanced nickel-hued IPA brings bright yellow and orange fruiting to creamy cookie dough malts. Sunny yellow grapefruit bittering takes the lead as orange-bruised tangerine, peach, pineapple, cantaloupe, nectarine, red apple, brown pear, mango, papaya and melon tang prospers. Furthermore, resinous piney hop freshness contrasts honeyed spruce juicing and chewy caramel sugaring in fine fashion. An underrated fave!
ELYSIAN SPACE DUST IPA
On tap at Ambulance, superb medium-bodied India Pale Ale allows floral sweet-fruited luster to balance bitter citric hop prickle and resinous pine needling. Tropical orange, tangerine, pineapple, mango, peach and guava tang contrasts aggressive lemony grapefruit bittering. Biscuit-y malt spine lightens the bright fruit finish. Bottled version: Sessionable 8.2% ABV IPA brightens tongue with orange-peeled ruby red grapefruit tang, lemony pineapple zest and sweet crystal malting.
ELYSIAN SAVANT IPA
On tap at Ambulance, passive moderate-bodied India Pale Ale provides lemon-soured orange rot and green apple tartness to dry pale malting. Passion-fruited Nelson Sauvin hops and woody Chinook hops combine, allowing herbal-nipped grapefruit, pineapple, mango and guava undertones to penetrate the surface. Resinous hemp snip adds to herbaceous subsidy.
BARRIER MONEY IPA
On tap at Ambulance, ultra-dry India Pale Ale places sour yellow grapefruit tartness above grouted orange-rotted lemon tang and pungent citric hop bittering. Yellow-wooded pine resin further embitters acrid citrus sharpness. Tertiary pineapple, mango and kiwi illusions fade at the muskily bitter finish. In the can, lemony grapefruit-pitted orange peel zesting brightened sunshiny sessionable dry body. Lingering pine lacquered stank counters vanilla-creamed citrus-candied malting.
GREEN FLASH SOUL STYLE IPA
On tap at Ambulance, brisk medium-bodied IPA boasts of tangy “pineapple, cantaloupe, cherry blossom and grapefruit” influence, but lemon zest, mandarin orange, melon, tangerine, papaya and mango illusions make similar up-front impact. Dried piney resin seeps into the floral-bound tropical fruiting and crystal malt sugaring. It’s the perfect blend of Citra, Simcoe and Cascade hops!
CHURCH STREET BRIMSTONE INDIA PALE ALE
Easygoing profile balances stylish floral-perfumed piney fruiting with biscuit-y caramel toasting. Dry Cascade hops freshen pineapple, orange, grapefruit and tangerine tang. Light cookie dough malting and mild spicing underscore citric nicety.