Coming in at #3 this month is my first Surly Brewing beer in quite some time. Rocket Surgery was light on the palate and even though it wasn’t hazy in the glass, the hops were dancing and the great name just added to the fun.
#2 is a Firestone Walker tie. Gen-4 and 016 in the Luponic Distortion series. I knew they would be good but both beers went beyond that reliable baseline that some breweries would love as their ceiling.
Lastly, the best was a freebie from New Belgium, 1985, the hazy VooDoo Ranger was perfect for this hot month. It had a super bright pineapple aroma and the taste had a nice bitter hit while pulling in the juicy character.
