Took three day July stroll down Frederick, Maryland, visiting eight brewpubs along the way on a scorching weekend tour. Though I didn’t get to ever-increasing behemoth, Flying Dog, they definitely had one of the best summer ales in bottle.
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FLYING DOG TROPICAL TRUTH IMPERIAL IPA WITH MANGO AND PASSIONFRUIT PUREE
“Exotic” pine lacquered mango essence possesses pureed passionfruit souring saddling sharp lemon-peeled orange rind bittering and vodka-like 8.7% ABV boozing of hybridized Truth IPA adjunct. At the juicy finish, zesty mango spritz gains mild nectarine, cherry and pineapple sweetness to contrast slim grapefruit pith scurry, spruce-tipped pine needling and grassy hop astringency. Fruitful tropical sunshine.
RAR 10 LAYERS PEANUT BUTTER CUP MILK STOUT
On tap at Growler & Gill, richly rewarding pastry stout spreads fudgy peanut-buttered milk chocolate creaming all over lightly curdled lactic sourness. Tongue-coating mocha richness gains medium-roast coffee tone as well as toasted coconut-marshmallow remnant and anise-licked black cherry/ raspberry rasp.
LEFT HAND PEANUT BUTTER MILK STOUT
Perfect peanut buttered milk chocolate dessert treat. Rich dark chocolate syrup coats creamy peanut butter roast of bold Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup knockoff. Below fudgy caramelized mocha nuttiness lies oats-flaked hop char, pureed black cherry whim and PB&J tidbit. ’24 tasting allowed creme brulee, gingerbread and caramel latte illusions to flutter.
(SCHILLING) RESILIENCE GEPPETTO MILK STOUT WITH COFFEE
On tap at Ambulance, dry coffee roast subsumes lactic dark chocolate-soured Black Patent malting and Baker’s chocolate bittering contrasting less profound oats-sugared cookie dough sweetness. Mild vanilla bean, marshmallow and earthen dew illusions settle below.
SPRINGDALE BRIGADEIRO BREAKFAST STOUT – NITRO
On tap at Seven Lakes Station, nitrogenated version of English Oatmeal Stout contrasts coffee-burnt dark chocolate roast with cacao walnut brownie fudging and milk-sugared maple oats above mustily earthen bottom. Mellow Arabica black coffee roast lingers above nutty respite at the finish.
CIGAR CITY CUBANO-STYLE ESPRESSO BROWN ALE
Creamily resilient English-style brown ale presents dark chocolatey Cubano espresso deliverance to lactic vanilla milking. A precise Cuban coffee knockoff, its pervasive lactose cacao nibs continuance soothes the soul as molasses-sapped burnt caramel and tertiary cola-pecan-hazelnut-walnut illusions add further luster to frothy espresso seduction.
PEEKSKILL EASTERN STANDARD INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Ambulance, dry Northwest-Styled IPA blends woody Simcoe hop astringency with floral citrus-spiced Cascade hop brightener. Spritzy lemon sunshine gleams alongside orange-candied grapefruit, pineapple and peach tang in ‘standard’ moderate-to-medium-bodied manner.
PIPEWORKS NINJA VS. UNICORN DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Growler & Gill, durable IPA reminiscent of a smoothly laidback barleywine with its rummy vodka buttering, light vanilla creaming and intense tropical fruiting. Lemony grapefruit-orange-pineapple bittering gains tangy mango-nectarine sweetness and subtle Starburst tartness to combat dank floral-tinged pine hop briskness at soft-tongued finish.
FINBACK VISIBLE SPECTRUM IPA WITH MANGO
On tap at Growler & Gill, murkily clouded amber yellow glaze stays aglow for tropically juiced mango delight. Tartly tangy mango expanse benefits greatly from pulpy orange onslaught, sharp juniper-nipped hop bittering and dark floral wisps. Sweet mango nectar continuance soon picks up subtle peach, pineapple, passionfruit, papaya and guava illusions above delicate oats base for venturesome tropical extravaganza.
FINBACK SHINY FEATURE INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Growler & Gill, waxy tropical fruiting obtains musky resinous pine hop bittering and rummy coconut-watered vanilla creaming for uniquely styled IPA. Lemon-peeled passionfruit, papaya and lychee souring combats mildly embittered grapefruit rind sharpness and clean vodka-licked orange zesting throughout.
TRAP ROCK HAZE CRAZE NEIPA
On tap at River Of Beer, dry hazily amber-glowed medium body retains sharp orange-peeled grapefruit bittering and tangy mango, peach and tangerine resolve alongside resinous pine oiling. Mild pale malt sugaring embeds tropical fruit blitz.
