If my months are competing for best beer tastings of the year, March is going to be the team to beat. Just look at the line-up I had the pleasure of devouring this past thirty-one days:
10. Gal Friday - LIC beer project (NY) - This American Wild Ale is a truly gulpable sour. How is it so tart yet so refreshing? The secret must be hiding in Long Island City.
9. Pineapple Sculpin - Ballast Point (CA) - So much better than I had anticipated. If you've tried their Watermelon Dorado I bet you were ready to start comparing them to Budlight Lime. This Pineapple is a win though. It's not overpoweringly fruity and the pineapple tastes like real pineapple, just like the shnozzberries.
8. Gimme Somoa That - Rushing Duck (NY) Yes, just like the girl scout cookies and they did a fantastic job of emulating the flavor in Brown Ale form.
7. JAWN - Neshaminy (PA) Chalk full of juice just like Half Acre Daisy Cutter or Singlecut Bon. This could become a go-to Pale Ale for me.
6. Make It Rain - Barrier & Other Half (NY) Barrier is one of the most underrated breweries in the country right now; and Other Half is one of the most talked about. What a killer American IPA collab combining Hop Showers with Money. If you haven't tried any of the three you have some beer trading to do ASAP Rocky.
5. Honey Oat Gose - Kent Falls (CT) This is the first Honey Oat Gose I've wrapped my lips upon and it was ravishing. The style combination confused my brain, I was expecting a train-wreck, but it ended up being boarder-line perfection.
4. Lunch - Maine (ME) I was late to Lunch but I'm glad I finally made it. Three exceptional IPAs made this month's list and this one being the most hyped, lived up to its reputation.
3. Sunday Mourning Stout - Weyerbacher (PA) There is a reason everyone is talking about this breakfast stout. I will say I was already a big fan of Weyerbacher for their Blithering Idiot barley wine. To many people SMS is their their best work yet. So much coffee, is there such a thing as an Irish Espresso?
2.. Grape Swisher - Carton (NJ) The mad scientist brewers at Carton have done it again. This Rauchbier is based off the flavors of a grape blunt wrap. Its one of the most unique beers I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing this brew, but I think one 8oz pour is enough for one life-time.
6. Make It Rain - Barrier & Other Half (NY) Barrier is one of the most underrated breweries in the country right now; and Other Half is one of the most talked about. What a killer American IPA collab combining Hop Showers with Money. If you haven't tried any of the three you have some beer trading to do ASAP Rocky.
5. Honey Oat Gose - Kent Falls (CT) This is the first Honey Oat Gose I've wrapped my lips upon and it was ravishing. The style combination confused my brain, I was expecting a train-wreck, but it ended up being boarder-line perfection.
4. Lunch - Maine (ME) I was late to Lunch but I'm glad I finally made it. Three exceptional IPAs made this month's list and this one being the most hyped, lived up to its reputation.
3. Sunday Mourning Stout - Weyerbacher (PA) There is a reason everyone is talking about this breakfast stout. I will say I was already a big fan of Weyerbacher for their Blithering Idiot barley wine. To many people SMS is their their best work yet. So much coffee, is there such a thing as an Irish Espresso?
2.. Grape Swisher - Carton (NJ) The mad scientist brewers at Carton have done it again. This Rauchbier is based off the flavors of a grape blunt wrap. Its one of the most unique beers I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing this brew, but I think one 8oz pour is enough for one life-time.
1. Animal - Greenpoint Beerworks (NY) I wouldn't mind one bit if Greenpoint Beerworks never reaches the popularity levels of Other Half or Threes. I hate waiting in lines for releases and I can't stand not being able to get a seat at a bar. That's right, I can't stand standing... This Farmhouse ale is quite musky, with tart blueberry and pineapple notes. What makes it really special is how silky smooth and drinkable it is for such a funk festival.
What were the best beers you tried this past month?
What were the best beers you tried this past month?
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