Shy Bear
Lewistown PA
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
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.
Lindgren
Duncannon PA
Bobcats Revenge Hazy IPA 6.5%
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2 hops (Azacca & Galaxy) With Habanero
Deceiving fruit aroma. Flavor is forward at the beginning but Habanero wait for this to recede before taking center stage for the duration of each sip. Flavor maintains a position but habanero is the dominant force in a crisp body & some carbonation that helps prop up all the above. A good hop choice to add flavor aspects & balance.
This craft will provide the heat for any dinner you feel needs it.
Nicely done.
Curly Haired Frog Hazy IPA 6.8%
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5 hops (Azacca, Galaxy, Citra, Amarillo & Idaho 7)
3 sip rule ...
Aroma is a mix of hops in medium carbonation & a semi soft body lightly crisp. Bittering is initial & consistent. Sip 3 is where flavor starts to appear in the above. Sip 4 continues the enhancement Still remaining layered & through aroma. As it warms flavor is profiled but bittering , though not overwhelming remains out front.
A nice balance overall that will appeal to IPA,WC & some hazy fans.
Big Long Pink Strong Flamingo Cream ale 4.5%
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1 hop (Cluster) One of the oldest American hops used for this style.
Toasty malt aroma. Crisp body & Medium carbonation begin the offering. Cream ale nature through the sip. Then at each sip end if you hang & wait popcorn flavor peeks through to provide an interesting end. The offering softens & sweetens as you go further in with floral notes drifting through the sip. From aroma to body & flavor it's light, refreshing & crushable... with a twist
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.
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.
Double Perpetual DIPA 9.5%
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6 hops ( Bravo, Chinook, Nugget, Citra, Cascade & Cashmere)
Doubling hops & malts softens some influences of bittering.
Aroma is primarily citrus & floral. Medium carbonation & continuous pine notes mix into a lightly crisp body. Orange seems primary flavor & helps in creating the base that envelopes all contributions. Floral notes permeate each sip & offering ends with subtle pine notes.
Exactly as remembered from the enjoyable craft last year.
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
Rusty Rail
Mifflinburg PA
All Good IPA 5.2%
No hop info.
Fruit aroma of multiple variety. A light dry beginning in medium carbonation & crisp body that continues start to finish. Flavors tease the senses with a fusion of tropical & citrus in a constant blending.
Not as bitter as the usual IPA. More crisp & zesty. Crushable at 5.2%
All the above made for a different & interestingly balanced IPA
Fox Bock Lager 6.3%
Bocks are a toastier, maltier & somewhat hop forward style.
Subtle fruit & malt aroma. Medium initial carbonation in a soft light body introduces Flavors of raisin & nut. Malts subtly blend into the above bringing out toasty notes. All aspects weave together into a sweet, toasty bouquet leaving bittering relegated to each sip end finishing each sip nicely.
Colder kept all aspects noticeable & balanced.
An offering to tried before it's gone
Buck Fever American Brown Ale 4.9%
2 hops (Citra & galaxy)
A neutral aroma of lightly mixed notes. Initial "light" American bittering that lingers through each sip. Flavor becomes a contributing factor soon after & blends beginning with a subtle nutty aspect followed by citrus, light grapefruit & nuanced tropical flavor. Each sip finishes clean & smooth.
The creative use of these hops in a brown ale results in a crushable, full bodied flavor filled ale that begs for a steak or ribs
Tired Hands
Ardmore PA
Extra Extra Knuckle DIPA 8%
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1 hop ( Mosaic)
Both hop contributions of earthy & fruit aroma. Medium carbonation mixes flavor into a soft body & bittering which is light letting orange notes into the mid sip & swirl through the above. A return to earthy blends & ends each sip. At this point an interesting twist takes place in that flavor is extended becoming a late but dominant actor helping further the balance in what could be called an understated but well done craft.
Punge DIPA 8.3%
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2 hops ( Nelson & Motueka)
Mild pleasant aroma from both hops. Soft body helps elevate Nelson forward on full display. Motueka is a continuous backround layer which is provided space to develop further in each sip ending with a nice balanced bite. Nelson is always the dominant aspect. Flavor is enhanced warmer.
A well done craft that handles Motueka well
Hearts once Nourished DIPA 8.5%
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3 hops (Citra, Mosaic & Wai iti)
Dominant bitter aroma with layered fruit notes. Full soft body guides you into initial bittering, earthy notes & medium carbonation. A weave begins with flavors of orange & peach with light citrus notes peeking through & riding over top of the above in mid sip. Earthy is the predominant throughout. Holding the sip offers the complete essence & balance in the offering. All temps bring the same result in aspect.
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.
Ever Grain Harrisburg PA
Mothman DIPA 9.1%
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2 HOPS (Mosaic & Nelson)
An earthy presence is noticeable at the start but recedes as it blends into the flavor profiles & soft body. Grape seems primary with orange & citrus that keep becoming more dominant sip by sip making the offering shine further.
A nice bitter & lightly spiced ending completes balance.
This , from the start promises a soft, full flavored offering & fulfills the promise along with a hefty ABV kick.
New Trail
Williamsport PA
New Trail/Bale Fresh hop IPA 6.7%
3 hops (Simcoe, Cryo Mosaic & Mosaic) Fresh wet hops
Fresh hop aroma. Flavor & bittering are an immediate blend which is the essence of this craft. Utilizing Munich & pilsner malts creates a crisp body & medium carbonation while remaining masked but still a noticeable contribution.
Bittering & flavor are well blended with no overriding aspect.
A big difference in style (using wet hops) for this brewer in creating a different well done craft. Colder was preferred
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
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
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.
Desperate Times
Carlisle PA
Desperate Times (PA) German style Pilsner 5.2%
German pilsners are brewed with Mittelfruh, Hallertau, Tettnanger, Hersbrucker & Spalt hops.
Toasty malt aroma. Toasty biscuit flavor in a crisp, light body. Floral notes chime in towards each sip end blending into a balance. Holding the sip enhances this aspect. Bittering is an important factor in this style & the offering doesn't disappoint.
A European style worth a try
Desperate Times (PA) Hazy Galaxy IPA 6.4%
3 hops ( Amarillo, Simcoe & Galaxy)
3 sip rule ...
Neutral aroma & a bit higher in carbonation. Soft body. Bittering initiates the offering & remains noticeable throughout but leaves the door open for flavor. Simcoe provides bittering as well as flavor as does Galaxy aspects of which are soft & blend into a citrus weave.
Balance is achieved by sip 3 & remains.
A nice example of an IPA that other camps would enjoy as well.
Desperate Times (PA) German style Weizen 5.4%
Sweet wheat & yeast aroma. Medium carbonation & a crisp body. Flavors range from floral & herbal. This is a combination of yeast esters (fruit flavors) & hop bittering that help neutralize them from becoming completely dominant. Holding the sip enhances this profile. Bittering is minimal. A light spiced ending closes the sip.
Wheat beers are usually fuller but this offering is a mild, delicate craft easily enjoyed. More so at 45 degrees which seems the perfect temp.
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Pizza Boy
Hopvision WC DIPA 8.2%
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1 hop ( Cryo fresh Simcoe)
Fruit aroma with no indicated bittering. This continues into a light crisp body & Medium carbonation. Cryo influences all aspects with citrus flavors which are dominant & remain so thereafter. Bittering is to be expected & shows up but is never an overwhelming contribution.
Expecting a West Coast IPA? Won't really find it here as opposed to a well flavored craft regardless of title or stle.
Spandex Glitter & Egos West Coast 6%
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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.