Tempting ‘tripel crossed with an American IPA’ opens with zesty grapefruit-peeled effervescence gliding easily into lemon-candied clementine, tangerine, pineapple, mango, tangelo and nectarine tang that contrasts musty orange-rotted souring. Black-peppered Belgian ale yeast creates herbal underbelly for sweet-spiced citric snazz.
On tap at Ambulance Brew House, fully expressive dark-roasted mocha malt creaminess nearly overwhelms dark-fruited constituency. Coffee-sugared black chocolate frontage, black patent malt subsidy and dark cocoa reminder get soaked in sappy molasses as blackened charcoal-singed hop bittering deepens the contagious mocha prominence. Burgundy-wined black grape and black cherry tones settle beneath the surface. In the can, thickly frothed mahogany-bodied Cascadian Dark Ale seeps black malted dark chocolate bittering into mild coffee sugaring and ashen hop-roasted nuttiness as well as IPA-suited orange peeled yellow grapefruit twist.
On tap at Ambulance Brew House, modified Imperial Stout relies not only on expectant black chocolate creaminess, but also evenly spread anise sweetness, hop-charred wood dryness and black grape souring. A daring dark ale likely to impress some avid imbibers, though stylistically, its puzzling blend may not appeal to traditionalists.
Affable moderate-to-medium body stays dryer than less intimate, more intimidating Tricerahops Double IPA as orange-peeled yellow grapefruit rind briskness picks up sticky piney hop bittering. Sugary caramel malt subtlety sweetens tertiary peach-tamgerine-pineapple-mango tang.
Monstrous Imperial India Pale Ale (8.8% ABV) allows pungent perfumed musk to boost bitter yellow grapefruit and orange pith rampage above dry piney hop resin. Floral-bound peach, pear, apple, tangerine, mango and pineapple illusions seep inside crisp citric setting.
One of the best Cascadian Dark Ales marketed, bringing dark-roasted black chocolate insistence, smoky black patent malting and ashen piney hop bittering to less prominent dried fruiting. Pineapple, grapefruit and clementine fondue illusions straddle mighty charcoal-seared mocha malt mass. Tertiary mango, papaya and orange marmalade undertones vie for space in ‘noirish’ environment.
On tap at Ambulance Brew House, wonderful citrus-crisped pale lager hybrid utilizes alpha-acidic calypso and citra hops to beguile the senses. Wafting lemon zest briskness informs up-front yellow grapefruit tang and subsequent orange rind bittering, pineapple tartness, mango tropicalia and tangerine sweetness. Dry woody tones and grassy hemp reminder reinforce zesty yellow-orange fruiting. Beats original Hopstitution hands down.
Lively grapefruit juicing briskly saturates moderate dry-wooded hop bittering. Lilting mango, pineapple, papaya and navel orange tropicalia sweetens light biscuit-malted white wheat spine. Serve to mid-range India Pale Ale lovers as well as noble pale ale imbibers.
Commendable Imperial India Pale Ale boasts lively 10% ABV as peachy passionfruit-like Galaxy hops brighten brisk tropical fruiting and pine-needled hemp oiling. Salient pink grapefruit tang followed up by lemony pineapple, papaya, pineapple, guava and navel orange illusions. Sappy spruce snip helps sweeten the crisp citric sensations.
This years model utilizes sour yellow-fruited saison yeast to enhance its floral citric Cascade hop pep. Musky lemon rot, bruised grapefruit and moldy peach illusions crackle with a fizzy carbolic spritz, bringing a certain astringency to the rye-dried white wheat backdrop.
Sessionable dry-bodied moderation with sunny India Pale Ale fruiting layers zesty lemon, pink grapefruit, tangerine and navel orange briskness above lightly lingered hemp-oiled Galaxy hop astringency and French-breaded rye graining. Floral-pined pineapple, peach, apricot and mango undertones receive slight phenolic backdraft.
Mysterious rye-spiced farmhouse ale loads barnyard leathering and light brettanomyces acidity upon tannic black gape souring. Sharp hop char deepens earthen rye toasting at the back end. Wispy sour tropical fruiting and teasing green raisin smidgen fail to rise above ashen charcoal acridity inundating mossy dry-fruited finish.
