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Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale The beer (5.9% ABV) poured aclear copper color with a small white head. Aroma is a balance of pale malts and slightly citrusy hops. Taste opens with notes of mild citrus and pine, along with grain, dry yeast and stewed hops. The beer is decently balanced through taste but then malt comes to dominate, leaving a bit of light sweetness in the finish. Much maltier than one would expect from this style. Overall rating:- Above Average |
Tommyknocker Pick Axe IPA This American IPA (6.2%) was a one time medalist at the GABF. Nose brings fruity hops, tropical melons and a general pungency. Taste opens with hints of biscuits pale malt, yeast and grass. Those are quickly overtaken by hops, which bring a pleasant sharpness to the beer. Pine,citrus, and light grapefruit notes are balanced by a touch of caramel malts. Very solid for the style. Overall Rating - very good |
Saratoga IPA This is an English style IPA that still delivers it's share of hops. Smells of slightly sweet caramel malts and spicy, floral hops mingle in your glass. Taste is fairly well balanced with bright, fruity, and lightly bitter hops moving to the front in the finish only to be restrained by a malt sweetness. Overall Rating: Above Average |