Russian River keeps on with the hops and one of these days, I will be a Johnny on the spot and order before they are sold out. And Mosaic Stack will be first on my shopping list. The only issue is that you have to buy a case.
Stacked
Glowing
Burbank’s Trustworthy Brewing debuted a new year-round IPA at their latest anniversary party, AlpenGlow…
BaseLemon
Citra and Simcoe, then toss in some lemon peel and you have…
Life giving you lemons to make hoppy better from Claremont Craft Ales.
Featured Beer Review – LA – In the Fronds Tropical IPA from Los Angeles Ale Works
I really like the plant shop vibe from this Los Angeles Ale Works can label. The shimmery silver and the greens are popping. Plus the name is spot on for a tropically tinged beer.
This beer is bursting with pineapple. I cracked the can and it was rushing with that distinctive aroma. That pineapple follows through into the taste but interestingly there is a significant hop bite here. Very West Coast IPA in temperament. It is a super light yellow color though. Contradictions aplenty but it is a really fine IPA.
Where and When
Speaking of beer travel, sometimes you need to be flexible and Pizza Port has us covered.
“A simple grain bill of 2-Row allows the hop character to shine through in this bright, golden West Coast style IPA. Aromas of mango, lychee and guava lead to flavors of bright citrus and subtle berry notes thanks to the use of Citra and experimental hop HBC 586. This beer has mild bitterness and a clean, dry finish.”
Before Texting…
….there was paging (and as of earlier this month Blackberries). To honor that point in time, and hops, Brewyard Beer in Glendale has…
Your Hops Keep Paging Me – “A true Westcoast IPA filled with Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade Hops.”
Where Is It?
El Segundo Brewing has a way with hops and this time around it is a tried and true trio – Centennial / Chinook / Simcoe
Plus, I think this modern-spare design is really well done. The last one, Change of Plans was especially good.
On Display
Smog City has added to their Community Impact Series, with the new Nature on Display IPA. This go around includes the South Coast Botanical Garden whose “efforts in cultivating and protecting over 2,500 plant species within their grounds.”
Awaiting
DuClaw Brewing is using their latest hazy IPA, Hopportunity Awaits, to shine a light on ten craft beer industry professionals to show that it takes all kinds of people to get beer into your glass. Along with Craft X Edu, cans of the IPA will feature these eclectic folks…
Kenny Gould, founder of Hop Culture Magazine
Barb Baker, Siren of Stout
Leanne O’Neill, Sip & Saunter beer blogger
Hannah Ferguson, professional brewer and owner of DOPE Cider House and Winery.
Aadam Soorma, award-winning beer writer
Em Sauter, cartoonist and founder of Pints and Panels
Stephanie Grant, savvy storyteller focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Ryan Cervantes, a packaging manager
Emily Wang, founder of Fermly craft beer lab in Denver, CO.
Rachel Breite, professional brewer
French Belle
La Belle Étoile which translates to “The Beautiful Star” is the next Boomtown Artist Series Hazy DIPA.
Per the brewery, “This lovely brew is 8.4% brewed with Galaxy, Motueka, Citra, giving way to flavors of Nectarine, Tangerine, Peach & Melon, with a creamy full bodied mouth feel that gives us an intriguing vanilla vibe.”
This bright night sky blue label was designed by Caroline Gaoua-Hawkins, a French Industrial and Graphic designer.