Monthly Archives: October 2013

Dogfish Head Brewery, American Beauty

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Dogfish Head American Beauty branded

Dogfish Head From Milton, DE is one of the darlings of the craft brew industry., although given their growth and now ease of availability, they are about as mainstream as that term can apply to the craft brew world. Inspired by the Grateful Dead, brewed with Granola, it becomes an Imperial Pale Ale with 9.0% abv. It poured a nice copper color with a medium thick head and a malty somewhat floral nose. The taste was malt forward with some hoppy undertones. A bit too malty for my taste, but this is a well balanced beer that is quite smooth despite its’ relatively high alcohol content. It does have a nice, fun label.

Founders Brewing Company, Centennial IPA

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Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI., Centennial IPA. 7.2% abv.  From 12 oz. bottles, it pours a rich, medium amber with a straw colored head and some light lacing on the glass.  Hops predominate on the tongue and the finish is very well balanced with some malty undertones. The Centennial hops offer a tasty pine and citruss flavor and make this is a very fine, quality IPA.

Troegs Brewing Co., Perpetual IPA

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Troegs Perpetual IPA

Troegs Brewing Co., out of Hershey, PA., brew many fine beers and has built a quality reputation in the Craft Brew industry. I sampled a six pack of the Perpetual IPA. In 12 oz bottles that comes in at 7.5% abv. Troegs calls this an “Imperial Pale Ale.” Personally, I’m not quite sure what the difference is between this and most IPAs which usually stands for an India Pale Ale. Usually, the India Pale Ales tend to be hoppier since back in the day the sailors used hops as a preservative to keep their ale fresh for the long voyage to India. Anyway, back to the Perpetual IPA (however it might be denominated). It pours a light gold in color with a whiteish head that leaves light but impressive lacing on the glass. The light color belies the full bodied flavor of this beer, which is very enjoyable and look forward to having it again….as well as sampling more of Troegs delicious, well made beers.