You have a Common Space Brewery Anniversary…
Way Out West is the theme for their 6th but I will need an explainer on Chainstitching.
Tomorrow in Hawthorne
Sean Suggests for August 2023
Since IPA day snuck up on us on the 3rd of the month, I thought it would be proper to go hoppy with the beer suggestions as well as keeping it L.A. local.
Brouwerij West Scissor Run – 6.2% – “Indulge in this unique Hazy IPA and let it launch those tastebuds into a hoppy melon paradise. This dewy lil’ mama is packed with Amarillo, Huell Melon, and Ekuanot hops.”
Common Space Between the Lines – 7% – an intriguing flavor combination of mango, orange juice and pine. Released for IPA Day.
Beachwood Brewing Dank Brigade – 9% – “We’ve assembled our finest battalion of hops for this massively aromatic double IPA! Hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Ekuanot, & El Dorado. 100+ IBUs.”
Beer Review – No, You Hang Up First Hazy Pale Ale from Ogopogo and Common Space
Ogopogo Brewing and Common Space Brewery are on the line with a hazy pale ale.
Time to talk about it….
Pours a hazy lemonade color. Initial aroma is pineapple but more pineapple smoothie than the sharp fruit. The initial taste is a very creamy tropical fruit. This is another super pillowy version of hazy. The end note is orange juice. Really nice example of how a lower ABV pale can have lovely and complex flavors.
A Common Anniversary
Another anniversary alert, this time for Common Space Brewery. 5th anniversary time.
Beer Review – Rough Edges from Three Weavers and Common Space
Unfiltered is a not often used adjective for IPA’s but the collaboration between Three Weavers and Common Space uses it for their Rough Edges.
Pours a slightly hazy light orange. Earthy and spicy aroma. A little bit of orange as well. Initial taste is a creamy orange. Low amount of bitterness to me. Creamy orange Pekoe tea.
Smaller Variety
I am usually hesitant to buy a variety pack. One reason is that I am usually buying for one beer in four that is new. The second reason is that it is usually a twelve item purchase. So I have to commit.
Which is why I like the Greatest Hits 4-pack from Common Space Brewery. Not buying for a hype new beer, buying their best sellers. Not buying a fridge full either.
Up or Down
If there is something I love more than a collaboration beer, it is a two-way collaboration beer. Brouwerij West and Common Space bring you Maximum Decline (the BW half) “is a West Coast Double IPA loaded with citrus flavors of tangerine and grapefruit, and piney dankness from copious use of Cryo Amarillo, Amarillo, Galaxy, and Nelson hops. We used malted barley, malted wheat, and flaked rice to keep this hoppy brew crisp and clean for maximum enjoyment this holiday season.”
And Minimum Incline IPA (from CS) is releasing Friday, December 9th.
Good Dreams
Most of my dreams are of the treadmill variety. Trying to get somewhere or do something but never quite achieving. Common Space Brewing has a better idea, a new triple IPA…
Common Charity
Common Space has not one but two charity beers out in the wild now…
#1 – “Let’s have a Kiki! Cosmic Kiki Hazy IPA has arrived from the mysterious reaches of the cosmos to get the Pride party started. Available today in the taproom, for pickup or home delivery, snag a pint or a 4-pack today and give back to PFLAG Manhattan Beach, an amazing local organization fighting for LGBTQIA youth rights, advocating for equitable education, and providing familial support.”
#2 – “Ogg IPA is officially canned, kegged and ready to pour! A portion of proceeds of this limited release beer will be donated to @socalalzofficial and #TheLongestDay to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s.”
Peeky
If given the choice, I would pick a Triple Hazy IPA over a hazy, so I am glad to see this cuddly hop monster from Common Space Brewery.
Yes, it is quite the colorful label and monster back story as well.