Beer drinkers, it's your lucky day. Here comes the next installment of the BWBB.
So, the other day I was cruising through Outpost with walnut burgers in hand, and I noticed Peak Organic Brewing Company's IPA. My initial thought was "Damn, do I really want to buy a beer from Portland, Maine?" But, I figured I should be open to trying new things, especially organic beers. Well, I was not disappointed.
For starters, the price tag (atleast at Outpost) was a bit steep. $9.50 for a six pack. But, there are much worse things to spend money on than good beer. Peak's IPA comes in at 7.1% ABV, relatively average for an IPA. Immediately upon opening, you can smell the hops and a hint of citrus. I actually love the aroma of this beer. It isn't overly floral or citrusy but provides hints of each.
As for taste, Peak IPA is hoppy. There is a bit of bitterness, but the overwhelming taste is hop. You also get a little citrus and malt flavor. The blend of flavors works really well. Some (possibly many) IPAs are just insanely hoppy but lack any distinct taste. Well, Peak's breaks that mold. I thoroughly enjoyed my three bottles of Peak IPA. Actually, that brings me to another characteristic: drinkability. This IPA is really easy to drink, maybe too easy for 7.1% ABV. After three bottles, I could have had one or two more.
Overall, a totally solid IPA that I would purchase again. In fact, I'd love to try some of Peak's other brews. I was browsing their site, and the King Crimson Imperial Red Ale caught my eye. I'm not sure where I could even find that, but if anyone has any ideas, let me know. I know that I can buy the Nut Brown Ale; so maybe I'll have to give that a try.
As always, any beer suggestions for the next installment of the BWBB are appreciated. I am thinking my next blog will be a World Cup Preview. All you soccer fans can start drooling now. I hope everyone is doing well, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time, be good and do good.
Nast. But I snuck some sangria into the cart when Jon wasn't looking, and it was actually great! I usually hate bottled sangria but this skinny bull brand was delicious and reasonable at $6 per bottle. Next time I want to let some fruit soak in the sangria for awhile too! Yum
ReplyDeleteHaha, true. Christina did sneak a bottle of sangria into the cart when I wasn't paying attention. Definitely the best bottled sangria I have ever had.
ReplyDeleteBtw, Mr. Michael Ruiz suggested that I rate each beer at the end of my posts. I was thinking possibly a scale from 1 to 5 pint glasses. Would everyone be in favor of this addition? I don't want to rock the boat too much.
Additional side note: Mom is going to Europe tomorrow. How badly do I wish I was going?
Peak is greatness, and love that you rocked the term "drinkability." You are becoming a regular beer connoisseur.
ReplyDeleteI just had Goldstar here in Israel. I'm told its one of Israel's only beers, and the only good one. On the label it says "dark lager" so I was expecting something like a Eastside Dark (everything can be compared to Lakefront) but it was actually decently bitter, yet smooth. It kind of had a funky aftertaste, but I would for sure order it again. It comes in a big bottle...I think around 22oz. and it costs 15shekels or about 3.75dollars, so cheap!!
Oh and Christina its always wonderful to see that you purchased a form of alcohol that you enjoyed.
I vote for the pint glass scale too.
Al, is there any beer that compares to Goldstar? I did a little research and found that "dark lager" often refers to German Dunkel beers. I am not really familiar with that style except for the dunkels I have tried at german beer halls.
ReplyDeleteAlso, C had some pretty decent sangria again last night. She is becoming a sangria connoisseur.