Background: From the can. “Frank is our fixer. Frank likes beer. We brewed a beer to Thank Frank. West Coast-style IPA hopped with Citra & Amarillo. Easy. Uncomplicated. Gets the Job Done.”

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Appearance: The can is simple yet catchy. With the Local Union 420 hat in green off setting the zebra themed spiral pattern the art catch’s your eye. The pours semi-hazy with a golden yellow hue and a light off white semi foamy head. The lacing sticks around till the end of the glass.

Aroma: The aroma is typical of most West Coast IPAs. Hop heavy with a nice dose of citrus and pine.

Taste: The taste is hoppy, with a little bit of pine and has alot of grapefruit. If you have had alot of West Coast IPAs before then you will know what to expect.

Experience: Like most west coast IPAs you can expect a decent amount of bitterness, but the good news is this is not one of those beers that taste like you are licking straight pine. Thank Frank has a medium body with a drying aftertaste that goes down fairly easy. I like that the bitterness fades quickly which allows you to drink 2-3 in one sitting without any issue.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. The return of Frank West was needed as he is the original mass zombie horde killer. So what better way to say Thank Frank than by playing as one of the most iconic in video game history.

Thanks for reading the review and if you would like to learn more about the Naked Brewing Company you can click on their link here.

Background: There is not a ton of background on the beer available other than the notes provided on the side of the can. “A double dose of dare. Drinking this brew is anything but a physical challenge! A mind boggling level of Citra Hops provides a perfect balance for a silky smooth body and a crisp finish. We double dare you to not enjoy this beer!s.”

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Appearance: This can copies the Double Dare logo with the font, colors, and the splat. Its awesome and eye catching, I love it. Once poured you are treated to a hazy amber/copper tone and a foamy highly lacy head that lingers for a while, especially when fresh.

Aroma: The one word I can say about the aroma is WOW. It is filled to the brim with lemon, pine, grass and citrus. Even Jim tried one who has a terrible sense of smell could get all the aroma that this has to offer. Its odd when an aroma outshines the taste, and this may be one of those cases.

Taste: The taste is very juicy with tons of citrusy fruits. Once again I got alot of orange and lemon upfront. As the beer warmed up I noticed more tropical fruits like papaya and pineapple.

Experience: Like most hazy beers the Super Duper Citra is very smooth and also has a creamy mouthfeel. This beer tricks you though, as I continued drinking the bitterness really kicked up for me. By the end the smoothness went away and gave way to the hoppy bitterness. Its still a good drink, but it is odd how much it changes throughout.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing how could I not chose Double Trouble for the NES. The only game licensed by he show you can relive your childhood fantasies of competing against your friends. Make sure you grab a friend or two and grab a four pack of these juice brews sit back and enjoy!

Thanks for reading the review and if you would like to learn more about Thomas Hooker Brewery you can click on their link here.

Background: There is not a ton of background on the beer available other than the notes provided on the side of the can. “Tent Zipper is a Hazy IPA brewed with Germanic malts, wheat, and oats. Heavy handedly hopped with some of our old favorites Cascade, Centennial, and Crystal. Then hopped again with some of our new favorites Mosaic and Citra. Expect lush orange, deep piney resin, and a blend of your favorite tropical fruits.”

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Beer Battle #7 – New Trail Brewing IPA Battle

Appearance: A distinct dark green can with blue and black accents that cover a nice picture of a lake. The New Trail logo is a bit more subtle as compared to other beers this time, which I prefer. This beer pours super hazy with a khaki brown body and a light white head. I will say this is what I expect when I see a hazy poured and its a damn good looking beer, if you like hazys.

Aroma: The aroma was strong with pine, lemon and orange. After a few sips I was able to get some other tropical fruits, but the orange is the dominant scent throughout. I feel like this is one of the Tent Zippers best qualities, it smells pretty damn good.

Taste: The aroma give way to a very similar taste that is full of citrus, as you may expect from a Hazy IPA. I mostly notice grapefruit, papaya and oranges. There is a distinct sweetness that mixes well with the citrus that I cannot quite put my finger on. Its very tasty upfront, by the end of the glass the citrus may be a bit overpowering.

Experience: From the first sip to the last this beer goes down very smooth. The body feels creamy and light with a dry finish. Not too heavy or sweet and definitely not too bitter. This is definitely a well rounded pub beer. It may not stand out in the hazy crowd but it gets the job done.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Green Hell released for the Nintendo Switch and Windows. In the world of survival games this one is fun and disturbing at the same time. The tropical setting was the inspiration for the pairing. The citrus of the beer will help calm your nerves as you attempt to stay alive while also dealing with all of the psychological anxiety this game presents.

Thanks for reading the review and if you would like to learn more about New Trail you can click on their link here.

• What we are drinking
• Intro – Background on how Hannah got into brewing
• Generally talking about brewing during Covid.
• The connection of brewing and can art and the input the head brewer has
• The legal side of brewing, we have noticed a lot of issues with beer names throughout the craft beer scene
• The Stone brewing situation, your thoughts
• Any specific breweries you are looking to collaborate with
• The rise of Hazy IPAs and what the next big beer type may be? Also milkshake IPA
• Your guilty pleasure beers, ones that may get you in trouble for admitting you like
• Your first time trying a craft beer and first drunk experience
• Biggest struggles in trying to create a new beer
• What does the future of brewing look like to you

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Welcome to BeerBattle #4, this time it’s going down between two of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s IPAs.
– The County line IPA, 6.6% – Click here for our review.
– Strange Rituals, 8.2% – Click here for our review.

Let’s start with the County line IPA. First off I hope other breweries take note, this is the effort I like in my beer labels. This is a fun colorful label that makes me want to buy this beer even more.

The aroma is 95% hops with a hint of grapefruit that builds as the beer warms. I have to be honest this smell reminds me of summer and I love it. The taste is hop/pine heavy with a tart aftertaste. This is what you would expect from most IPAs.

Overall this is a solid IPA, unfortunately like most IPAs the flavor and aroma tend to not stick out in the crowd. I am giving it a 3.9/5 When it comes to game pairing I am going with the Maw. This game lets you play as an all consuming blob, what’s not to love!

Now it’s time to try Strange Rituals red IPA. Once again this is an amazing label, immediately I knew what game to pair this with, see if you can guess before I get to my last tweet.

The aroma is much more subtle with hints of malts mixed in with the hops. The flavor is a nice balance of hops and malts, which is what makes me think this is more of a red ale than IPA. The initial mouthfeel is creamy with a dry/tart finish.

I love the complexity of this beer and if this is an IPA that enhances my decision. The 8.2% ABV without feeling boozy is a nice touch as well. I have to give it a 4.2/5. Give it a try if you can. The label was a dead giveaway for the game I chose, Chiller on the NES.

The winner is Strange Rituals, thank you to everyone who has been following along. If you can try any beer from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company they have good quality brews. Cheers guys and be safe!

Welcome to the 1st Beer Battle, a live beer vs beer comparing the look, aroma, taste and drinkability of two random brews. You can witness the live results on our twitter every Friday night.

The 1st two beers are a couple of great Double IPAs.
– Flying Monkeys Killer Cupcake Panda click here for our review.
– Evil Twin Brewing I Don’t Know How To Put This But This IPA Is Kind Of A Big Deal click here for our review.

First Beer up is Flying Monkeys Killer Cupcake Panda. Great label love the art work. The aroma is crazy because it smells like a vanilla cupcake or an orange creamsicle with minimal hop notes.

The flavor mimics the aroma, a ton of vanilla, citrus (either orange or grapefruit), white cake, with a slight hop finish. Easily one of the more complex double IPAs I have tried. It’s also incredibly smooth and easy to drink. The aftertaste is dry and semi bitter.

Overall this is an excellent beer and one of the more unique double IPAs I’ve tried. 4.75/5 from me…next beer is up

Now time to try the Evil Twin Brewing I don’t know how to it this it this IPA is kind of a big deal. I love the name and the humor, but the can design is a bit too minimalist for me. There is a ton of sediment and a very strong aroma dominated by hops with some citrus and wildflower.

The flavor is a nice mix between the hops and honey. There is a creamy mouthfeel, mostly due to the malts. Very smooth with a touch of booziness.

Another great double IPA, the 10% hits you quick by the time you finish the can, and the honey leaves a nice sugar finish on the lips. Highly recommend.

My choice for tonight’s Beer Battle is the Killer Cupcake Panda from Flying Monkeys, overall it had more complex flavors and a more unique taste for a double IPA. Still I would highly recommend either beer. Cheers everyone!