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Hold the Line APA

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Hold the Line APA, originally uploaded by adambarhan.

A: Pours a deep copper amber color with a good three fingers thick of persistent tan rocky foam head. Some large bubbles form sticky globs of lace all the way down the glass. The carbonation could be a bit much.

S: Nice dank and pine notes up front with some light suggestions of citrus and an underlying sweet pale malt aroma. Pretty nice nose on it, will dry hop this with some Cascades next time.

T: Has a nice caramel full body with some hop notes in the end. Its still pretty green, I have a feeling it will get better with some age on it.

M: Lighter body nearing Medium thickness. Creamy with a real dry and crisp finish.

D: A bold and hoppy APA. Time will tell on this one.

Odell Myrcenary DIPA

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Odell Myrcenary DIPA, originally uploaded by adambarhan.

A: Pours a golden color with a finger or two of white head.

S: Citrus hops with a touch grassiness to it. A little bit of bready and pale malts along with a little bit of fruit. Light pine notes coming in as it warms

T: A really nice fruitiness to the flavor. Plenty of citrus, particularly grapefruit and tangerine. Mild grass notes and a decent amount of pine, a moderate bitterness to go with it. Some decent bread flavors round out the beer.

M: Medium in body with a medium to high carbonation.

O: Pretty solid IPA. Nice hoppiness and not really sweet at all.

Caldera IPA

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Caldera IPA, originally uploaded by adambarhan.

A: Pours a clear, orangey-copper body with a small, bubbly white head.

S: Aroma of caramel malts with an herbal, citrus hop presence.

T: Mild caramel malt flavor and sweetness. Zesty citrus hops and the taste of fresh herbs. A pinch more of those caramel malts reemerge for the overall bitter finish.

M: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Slight stickiness to the mouthfeel.

D: A fairly good IPA.

Serving type: can at Homebrew club meeting.

Mother Brewing Lil’ Helper

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Mother Brewing Lil’ Helper, originally uploaded by adambarhan.

A – Poured out a clear copper color with a one-finger, off-white head of bubbly foam. It left some sudsy lace on the glass.

S – It smelled piney with some nice floral notes. A touch of caramel, too.

T – It tasted very yeasty with some piney bitterness. A touch of citrus zestiness and some sweet caramel.

M – It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light to medium bodied ale with a dry, clean finish.

O – This is a nice American IPA. Curious to try more from Mother’s in Springfield, too bad they dont distribute here.

Serving type: bottle at a homebrew club meeting

Trappistes Rochefort 6

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Trappistes Rochefort 6, originally uploaded by adambarhan.

A: Pours a reddish rich mahogany (had to add the anchorman reference) with a large cream-colored head that’s got plenty of carbonation ridges.

S: Sweet, fruity esters lead into the dark fruits. Some spicy yeast. Quite creamy.

T: Some complex malts go with the dark fruits. Quite a bit of yeastiness as well.

M: Very creamy. Medium-bodied and with minimal carbonation. Slight alcohol hints after the swallow.

D: Quite a bit lighter than the 8 or the 10. Very good.