Radiant Beer Co. in Anaheim has hit the two year mark and will mark thar occasion next weekend…
2 Radiant
Have We?
It was probably only a matter of time before Radiant Beer Co. and Offshoot Beer Co. collaborated on a project. It was only a matter, probably, of which type of IPA would be made. And here it is….
…and it is New Zealand-Style IPA whose can you can’t miss because of those sparkly diamond patterns. I like the name to, subtle call back to former employees coming back.
Fifteen Pints and A Volcano
The Full Pint blog has hit year 15 and they teamed up with Radiant Beer Co. for not a session IPA, not an IPA or a DIPA but an XPA filled with New Zealand hops like Nelson, Motueka Cascade hops from New Zealand.
Here is the brewery rundown, “Aromatics of melon, Sauv Blanc, citrus zest, and lemongrass open up into flavors of white peach, passion fruit, and delicate lychee balanced with a hint of crackery malt and superbly high carbonation.”
HCU
The more farm information on labels the better in my mind. And better yet to put it on the front with logos instead of tucked into small font wording on the back.
Radiant Beer Co. gives the shout out to Loftus Ranches as well as Yakima Chief for Every Hero Needs an Origin Story.
Starting with Idaho 7 and “supporting hops of Citra, Loral, and Simcoe make this a tremendously rich flavored experiment in hops. It’s crystal clear, with prominent aromatics of fresh pineapple juice, ripe cantaloupe, tangerine, papaya, and citrus zest, also showcased in its flavor as ripe tropical fruit, kaffir lime, and a wisp of pine. The finished bee is a zesty one, that’s dry, balanced, and easy to drink, with medium bitterness and bright carbonation.”
A Radiant Moonlight
I am both a shop browser and an introvert so when a brewery taproom sponsors a market pop-up be it plants or art, I get conflicted because I want to look but not engage.
Radiant Beer Co. in Anaheim and Moonlight Vending have solved my peculiar hang up by retrofitting a standard vending machine into one that doesn’t hold un-naturally red hot cheetos and candy bars made of a chocolate like substance.
Instead you get artisanal goods. Items like stickers or a mystery box for those who crave a surprise along with the fine beers that you can get at Radiant.
A machine was also put in place at Ficklewood Cider in Long Beach.
One Radiant
I have been a fan of Radiant Beer™ Co. . I noticed that I buy their brightly colored and positive vibe named beers whenever I see them Now they are heading towards their first anniversary in early February.
No big ticketed bash but instead a “weekend-long birthday party to celebrate. The team at Radiant has new beer releases and nostalgic birthday party activities lined up just for the occasion.”
More info on the festivities, “Rotating food trucks will offer special menu items throughout the weekend, along with a surprise collaboration that is yet to be announced. In addition to new beer releases and specialty treatments, guests can look forward to a cask tapping, a unique glassware sale, live music, merchandise offers, limited supply surprise gifts, and expanded offerings of the frozen treats that fans near and far have come to love at Radiant.”
Good Start to 2022
With the Omicron skulking about this holiday, I thought we should start off the year with a recent beer release that is good and Radiant…
The Anaheim brewery is using the strong ale style as their winter warmer and I think the name is brilliant because we could use more people (myself included) being good.
Which Route
I should probably check what percentage of beer posts are about collaborations. I guess as an introvert, I am intrigued by the camaraderie shown inside the brewhouse.
One of the more prolific collaborators has been Beachwood. They are at it again with Radiant Beer and a lagered IPA using The Californiana lingo for the name.
Best Beers of June 2021 + IPA Standings
Time to unveil MY best beers of the month…
Honorable Mention goes to all of the New Zealand hopped beers that I tried from Firestone Walker’s Propagator. All were quite unique and showcased each different hop well.
Runner Up was High Water Brewing and their Break Apart Cream Ale which was just so different than most of the other beers tasted. That creamsicle orange flavor was great.
The Grand Winner came from Radiant Brewing in Anaheim. Mind Gardens Pilsner was made with Riwaja hops and it was both hoppy without taking anything away from the pilsner aspects of the beer.
The IPA standings remain unchanged for the second straight month.
Third – Crooked Stave Idaho 7 IPA
Second – Indie Brewing Quintette IPA
First – Offshoot Beer Co. DDH Visions
For Matt Foley
Subtle is sometimes avoided on beer labels but Radiant Beer Co. has SNL’d their new lager quite cleverly. From the slightly altered name to the “motivational” sub-title and then the blue check. More breweries should take this tack.