Shy Bear
Lewistown PA
Mr. Bigglesworth Belgium Blonde Ale 6.1%
New
Belgium Ales are a refreshing break from IPA's. Toasty & malty they are a change in flavor style & easily crushable in a variety of octanes.
Malty aroma. Blend of malts & hops are immediate & clean. Flavor takes the lead with light fruit aspects mixing with bittering. Balance is complete start to finish.
Crisp, clean & flavorful as a Belgium & Blonde ale is noted for.
Drone Ranger Smoked Kolsch 5.5%
Most likely German hops or the American equivalent. Malts are smoked over a fire with Beechwood the most popular choice.
Smoky bacon aroma. Crisp & clean as expected. Fruit & bacon notes more pronounced when the sip is held & blending takes place. Both aroma & flavor are constantly present. All aspects are light & orderly & create a pairing that is pleasant & tasty. Well worth a try.
If they made an egg Kolsch you'd have the perfect breakfast duo. It's a comfort thing
Double Jaybird 8.3%
2 hops (Citra & Galaxy)
A fruit aroma sneaks out & invites you in. Medium Carbonation & bittering. Lightly tart to start but this mellows further in. The soft body envelopes flavors of orange & peach enhancing these & blends into the former to dominate the offering from there. Holding the sip brings this forward. That said, it never overwhelms the initial bittering creating the needed balance letting that aspect begin & end each sip.
Nicely done a will truly appeal to the hazy & double camps
Troegs
Hershey PA
Graffiti Highway DIPA 9.5%
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4 hops (Chinook,Lotus,El Dorado,Mosaic)
The aroma of fruit & bouquet is immediate. This flavor "bouquet" continues with all hops contributing & pushing flavors forward through each sip. Light Chinook bittering keeps this offering honest. The elimination of Sabro creates an entirely different craft. Silky & soft. Body props up all aspects.
DDHing enhanced every aspect including the sneaky 9.5% in a hop mix that works.
Graffiti Highway IPA 6%
5 hops (Chinook,Lotus,El Dorado,Mosaic & Sabro)
Fruit aroma with earthy notes will lead you into a lightly tart beginning mixed in medium carbonation & light bittering. A floral/fruit dominance is the primary aspect with no one hop taking control, more so a balanced blending that gives you multiple taste notes from start to finish. Any bittering & herbal notes remain behind the above with a solid backbone supporting the entire offering.
A well done example of an IPA
Imprint
Hatfield PA
Imprint (PA) Slightly Sketchy DDH Hazy IPA 6.7%
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2 HOPS ( Strata & Mosaic)
Aroma is primarily fruit in nature. Initial High carbonation quickly fades into a burst of flavor aspects of orange & multiple citrus notes that saturate the palette mixing into an earthy layer toward the finish.
Body is a soft envelope for the above. Strata provides an interesting spiced end. Craft mellows as you proceed
An interesting pairing of hops whose contributions blended well creating a craft for multiple camps
Imprint (PA) Galaxy Glob DDH Hazy IPA 6.3%
Fruit forward aroma with subtle earthy layers.
Medium carbonation & bittering begins the offering & remains throughout. Flavors blend into the above & become pronounced as you go. Aspects balance well into the backbone each taking their turn in the spotlight through each sip with earthy Mosaic notes prominent at the end.
Enhanced flavors a bit warmer.
Sun Lust DDH'd Hazy IPA 7.5%
A collaboration with Dancing Gnome.
4 hops ( Citra, Galaxy, Cryo Pop & Amarillo )
Earthy aroma. Bittering begins the offering with grapefruit notes. This softens into flavors of orange & peach in a soft body that keep flavors prominent throughout. This being said, there is a nice balance between all aspects as bittering is always present even through the DDHing process to keep the offering honest.
A craft for all but probably WC camps
My Morning Juice 7%
A fruited style IPA. Nicely carbonated beginning that guides you into a lightly tart flavor mix with light bittering remaining throughout to remind you this is an IPA. Valencia oranges mix with vanilla beans & softens into the what was envisioned ... An adult version of the childhood favorite ... The creamsickle.
I was in the Pool DDH'd Hazy IPA 6.4%
3 hops ( Citra, Galaxy & an experimental )
Fruit aroma, medium carbonation & bittering lead off the offering. Soft backbone invites in flavors of orange, peach among other to blend as opposed to dominate until you get further involved. This relegates bittering to a beginning & ending actor for balance.
A hazy IPA that most camps can enjoy.
Surviving Beautifully (8%)
3 hops (Nectaron, Citra & Cashmere) Double dry hopped DIPA
All hops contribute to a mixed aroma. Light carbonation & a soft body. Lemon citrus flavors to start & remain consistent mixing into medium bittering. Nectaron gives this offering another fruit contribution & keeps the lemon aspect from dominating. A Cashmere herbal note at the end of each sip for balance with a lightly dry ending.
Fruit aspects dominate this craft due to double dry hopping but all notes are well blended.
Lindgren
Duncannon PA
A Damn Good Whacking DIPA 7.8%
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3 hops (Citra, Centennial & Cascade)
Deceiving malty aroma with subtle fruit notes. Flavors do not match the above with deep citrus orange wrapped in floral notes. The 88 IBU is the responsibility of the West Coast hop influences. It remains throughout with a more noticeable presence towards the end of each sip. Body is crisp & carbonation on the lighter side affording all hops to contribute in the intended manner.
A bit more bite than other DIPAs
Living along the A.T. Hazy IPA 6.7%
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3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Amarillo)
Blended fruit aroma & a sense of light Mosaic blending to come.
Soft body & medium carbonation. Earthy Mosaic aspects begin this craft. All hops contribute to multiple fruit flavors in a nicely mixed blend. All Mosaic notes are ever present & at times may seem to dominate but never overwhelms the craft.
Warmer blends better / creates full enjoyment of every expectation.
Master Baiter: A Fisherman's Beer Hazy IPA 6.1%
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3 hops (Citra, El Dorado & Mosaic)
Mixed fruit aroma with earthy undertones.
Medium carbonation mellows into each sip with multiple citrus flavors contributed by all 3 hops. Earthy Mosaic is start to finish. A lighter body that expected but this doesn't detract from the offering.
What makes this a more crafty offering is a flavor blending through each sip that couldn't be identified. A fruit/grain duo but it added to the flavor.
Rusty Rail
Mifflinburg PA
The Fans 5.5%
In stock
Hazy IPA. Woody aroma & undertones of fruit. Effervesent & refreshingly tart beginning. Lemon remains out front. Bittering is secondary but consistent. Holding the sip you can pick up orange & pineapple notes & this now becomes part of each sip blending nicely. Warmer enhances this aspect. Bittering & woody notes come back into play & balance the offering.
At 5.%% this is an easy IPA to enjoy in the above aspects & ABV
Tired Hands
Ardmore PA
Oblivex DIPA 9.2%
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2 hops (Citra & Amarillo)
Deep fruit aroma of peach, orange & nectarine. Bittering is immediate but backs off giving way to flavors in a light tart wrapping. Bittering returns in a balanced blending. Oats keep the backbone soft giving a 3 layered craft of bittering, flavor& blend ending in a deep rooted sip creating a quality craft. Offering mellows warmer but all temps are enjoyable.
Alien Church 7% IPA
5 hops (Mosaic, Citra, Chinook, Centennial & Columbus)
This hop profile is a popular West Coast style as well. A mixed aroma of more citrus than bitter but both can be noticed & remain so start to finish. Medium carbonation is the initial greeting followed by bittering which is consistent throughout. Grapefruit & orange flavors layer further in & blend into the offering as it warms. A soft body helps in all regards to the balance & blending.
WC & IPA fans will gravitate to this one.
Hophands American IPA
3 hops ( Amarillo, Centennial & Columbus)
Herbal/woody aroma with light "floral" aspects.
West Coast hops influence this craft start to finish. A balanced dance of contributions between bittering & flavor both light in nature. No dominance of either is achieved just a back & forth weaving throughout each sip. Flavor begins & bittering ends.
This is what an American IPA is, West Coast primary. Crisper than its cousins. This offering is a bit lighter than others making it suitable for other camps.
Pineal DDH IPA with Honey 6%
3 hops (Amarillo, Mosaic & Simcoe)
Mixed fruit aroma. Medium carbonation & consistent bittering Earthy in nature. All the above mix into flavors of pineapple, orange & the most subtle grapefruit that ends each sip. Oats keep the body soft allowing hops to shine. Honey is the last act adding a sweet layer underneath and achieves the desired result.
A bit complex but is blended well with a very nice balance.
This is a true IPA in all aspects meaning hazy fans should look elsewhere.
Appalachian Harrisburg PA
Faded Lake NEIPA 7%
Faded Lake NEIPA 7%
Faded Lake NEIPA 7%
3 hops (Nelson, Hallertau & Simcoe)
A light dry start in aroma with sublte grape tones letting you in on what's to come.. While remaining lightly dry & bitter (Simcoe) to start, white wine aspects work their way into the offering becoming a more predominant feature from there on. Notes of citrus peek out as the craft evolves with aroma & flavor enhanced as it warms.
Crisp & clean throughout making for a nice example of an NEIPA
Higher Calling 6%
Faded Lake NEIPA 7%
Faded Lake NEIPA 7%
4 hops (Citra, El Dorado, Azacca & Mosaic)
A pleasant fruit aroma with light earthy notes. Flavors of pineapple & peach come forward & mix into light carbonation & notes of pine bittering which provide nice depth all the while letting the flavor contributions shine. A soft body keeps all this together. An earthy Mosaic ending is subtle enough to complete this craft & enjoy all the above.
Well done, well rounded. A must try & helps a worthy cause.
New Trail
Williamsport PA
24/7 Hazy session IPA 4.7%
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2 hops (Mosaic & Citra) Dry hopped
Thiolized yeast enhanced the aroma which leans citrus lemon. Flavors are subtlety sweet & lightly tart & blend into light bittering. Dry hopping helps achieve this end. Body ,carbonation, flavor & all other hop contributions are light, flavorful & refreshing. The above is the goal of a session IPA attained.
Crushable at 4.7%
Endless Mtns Hazy DIPA 9.1%
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4 hops (Chinook, Talus, Crystal & Motueka)
Talus imparts mixed aromas of fruit & herbs. Taking in the aroma as you sip produces a subtle hint of cherry that leads you into light bittering & resinous notes. Mid sip begins a blending of peach flavor with other layered aspects that will somewhat dominate. though bittering is continuous but behaved. All hops find their place nicely in this craft & become a bouquet & tapestry
Dewey/New Trail : The Pursuit IPA 8%
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3 hops (Nelson, Citra & Motueka)
Soft grape aroma in a silky soft body. Medium carbonation & light bittering begins this offering. Grape & citrus in that order proceed to take over & provide flavor that is woven into a playful Motueka bittering layer which is blended just right. Complete balance.
This has definite New Trail influence throughout making its ability to keep you interested in the next sip.
All camps will enjoy this collaborative craft
Trail Marker West Coast 6.5%
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A true WC aroma lets you know what is coming. An immediate blending of bittering & fruit notes though initially bittering triumphs. This changes a bit further in as the offering mellows into a more flavor influence & the body lets the hops shine in all aspects as well as keeping the backbone crisp. This craft is smooth due to a well paired trio of hops. If you enjoy this style check this out
Lazy River Pils Krush DH'd 4.4%
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Full fruit aroma invites you in to what seems a different pilsner. Medium carbonation with standard pilsner bittering & subtle malt presence.. When this blends with Krush you get a burst of fruit flavor that creates the distinct difference expected from the start. Pilsner backbone is maintained start to finish. Abv falls in line with the style.
Light, refreshing & quite crushable. Warmer enhanced the Krush hop.
Conshohoken
King of Prussia PA
Double MC5 Hazy DIPA 8.2%
In Stock
2 hops (Citra & Mosaic)
Orange & citrus aroma. Higher carbonation & medium earthy bittering starts us off but fruit flavors take over bringing out flavors notes matching the aroma. Both aspects remain intact & keeps this enjoyable in all layers start to finish. A lightly dry earthy ending finishes each sip nicely.
The 8.2% may deter some fans but shouldn't as this is a well done offering.
South County
York PA
Ironwood Black IPA 7%
New
Toasted & lightly sweet hop aroma. Bittering leads you into a hop blending of citrus & resinous note with a stout like position towards each sip end. Body is that of an IPA with light carbonation. Malt presence is continuous.
Pours like a stout & a bit heavier than some black IPAs but this doesn't detract from the final outcome.
Stout & porter fans may also wnat to check this style out
All Nelson IPA 6.5%
New
Pure Nelson wine aroma. A light bittering start by utilizing Nelson in the boil. Flavor begins by mid sip blending into the above & becoming more apparent as you go. Dry hopping softens the boil aspects. The expected semi dry finish. Body is semi soft & the craft is lightly carbonated.
While bittering is consistent keeping this a true IPA, using multiple processes brings out all aspects of this hop, some we were unfamiliar with. well balanced & blended. Warmer enhanced flavor.
Glowsun DIPA 8.5%
In Stock
No hop info.
This offering starts out with soft peach aroma that continues into the flavor mixing with subtle notes of grape & white wine. A lightly carbonated body that leans velvety soft giving the flavors all due respect to guide you through each sip. Bittering as well minds its place keeping this consistently balanced. A nuanced earthy ending.
A very mellow craft that can appeal to most camps in craft beer world.
Pizza Boy
Spandex Glitter & Egos West Coast 6%
In stock
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2 hops (Citra & Falconers Flight )
A light malt aroma & flavor retains a bit of the same. From there Citra orange contributions enter into the offering which softens things up in clean, crisp body. Medium carbonation as expected in this style.
A pure WC craft yet lightly nuance by Citra. Falconers Flight keeps higher bittering in check from start to finish. Just enough of every WC aspect that the style demands.