On tap at Hoover’s, signature Sculpin IPA given headlining grapefruit tartness to combat moderate lemon-bruised juniper bittering. Tangy citrus continuance guides lemon-bruised grapefruit zesting thru light piney hop resin.
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HARPOON THE CRAIC IRISH RED IPA
On tap at Growler & Gill, dewy dry-spiced amber grain toasting and laid-back caramelized chocolate malting of an Irish Red Ale meets the piney red-orange fruiting of an American IPA. Below the surface, leafy hop musk contrasts dried-fruited pecan snag. A cheerfully wayward St. Patty’s Day treat.
THREE 3’S THREE FLIRPIN YEARS TRIPLE IPA
On tap at Poor Henry’s, mellowly offbeat dry-hopped third anniversary celebrator brings lemon-rotted dried orange souring to lightly creamed oats-sugared bed, leaving subtle chili heat beneath the surface. Distant mango-papaya-guava tropicalia contrasts mellow vegetal tease.
BISSELL BROTHERS THE SUBSTANCE IPA
On tap at Ambulance, wonderful flagship brew seizes upon all things good in a sunshiny medium-bodied IPA. Zesty grapefruit-peeled pineapple, orange and mango tropicalia fueled by resinous earthen pining as well as dank cannabis above mild flaked oats-wheat spine. Tertiary floral-daubed peach, passionfruit and papaya illusions push up against lightly lingered finishing astringency. Recommended.
DISTRICT 96 PHOTO SESSION ALE
On tap at Seven Lakes Station, District 96 Photo Op’s ‘little sister’ stays milder as spritzy lemon zest coddles subtle yellow grapefruit-seeded bittering, candied pineapple tartness and navel orange tang while sedate pine resin picks up dainty floral-daubed herbal nip.
INTERBORO / DRY & BITTER COUNT THESE CLOUDS
On tap at Ambulance, interestingly abstruse double dry-hopped cocktail collaboration (with Copenhagen’s Dry & Bitter) connects rummy coconut-milked pineapple juicing of a pina colada with orange-juiced champagne fizz of a mimosa. Brisk lemony grapefruit zest secures IPA-styled midst. Light pilsner malting softens ester-fruited English ale yeast setting.
CARTON SUPEREGOIPA
Stiff vodka kick rampages alongside candy-glazed tropical fruiting and understated clay-hopped pine needling. Advertised wet-wooded hop ‘dankness’ is nearly a misnomer. Instead, sugar-coated grapefruit, orange, tangerine, pineapple and mango tanginess battles back rubbing alcohol burn (13% ABV). Musky fennel, rosemary (?), hibiscus and ethyl undertones go awry.
FINBACK HAND IT OVER INDIA PALE ALE
Remarkably refreshing straw beige-hazed medium body maintains hearty robustness – especially for a fruity Citra-hopped IPA. Spritzy lemon zest brightens tart grapefruit juicing and mild lime acidity while spicy candy-glazed pineapple, orange, tangerine and peach tanginess adds punch. Tropical fruit blitz overrides mild herbal restraint and barley-floured caramel malting.
EVIL TWIN HOW MUCH YOU WANNA BET I CAN THROW…
On tap at Poor Henry’s, tartly citric double dry-hopped India Pale Ale tosses lime and orange zest at soapy lychee-perfumed melon rind pulping and dank piney hop oiling. Candied citrus tartness sustains above delicate pale malting.
COMMON ROOTS PILLOW GOSSIP IPA
On tap at Poor Henry’s, tropical moderation nearly as soft and billowy as its namesake. Frothily creamed head hides subtle clementine, mandarin orange and grapefruit tang as well as tart gooseberry liming and light herbal hop bittering. Tingly spiced citrus continuance reaches gentle oats base with sweetly aired lilt.
SINGLECUT PROG! IPA
On tap at Seven Lakes Station, easygoing moderation evenly spreads tangy grapefruit, orange and pineapple juiciness across sweetly spiced pale malts and salty citric hop bittering.
MEAN MAX HEDGEHOG INDIA PALE ALE
Uniformly designed, though underwhelming and undetermined, midrange centrist. Lemony orange-grapefruit tang and candied citric-spiced lollipop tartness tepidly advance to contrast grassy herbal hop astringency and resinous pine snip.
