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21st Amendment IPA

January 30th, 2010
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Continuing the beer in a can motif, the 21st Amendment Brewery offers Brew Free! or Die IPA.     Two-row pale and munich malts.   Warrior for the bittering, Columbus and Cascade for the finish, then dry-hopped with Amarillo, Ahtanum and Simcoe.

This beer has an assertive malt backbone that holds up nicely against the hops.   Hop aroma/presence is prolific and upfront but not overwhelmingly bitter with a hint of pine.   The beer pours a deep golden color with a white head.   Moderate carbonation.   7% ABV.

Current Beeradvocate rating: B+

This is the kind of American IPA that I really appreciate.     70ish IBUs are about my maximum.   With all that considered, this is an extremely drinkable beer that I will seek out from time to time.

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Ben Brouse Prelude

Dale’s Pale Ale

January 29th, 2010
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dales-pale-ale Dale’s Pale Ale (Oskar Blues Brewery) is arguably the best craft brewed Pale Ale served in a can.  Coming in at 6.5% ABV and 65 IBUs, this isn’t your father’s pale ale.

Pale, crystal and probably some Munich malt would serve a cloner well and provide the proper amber color.  Columbus, Centennial & Cascade will provide the perfect bite, flavor and aroma with citrus notes.  I would pick a clean neutral yeast for this one.

Beeradvocate current rating: B+

My take:  This beer is highly drinkable with a great balance between malt and hops – real beer in a can.   This beer is also great if you happen upon it on draught.

Ben Brouse Prelude