I found this corked bottle of IPA at my local beer store and I was immediately drawn to it. Meantime Brewing Company is located across the pond in England and it claims to brew 'traditional' IPAs, whatever the fuck that means. I have put off purchasing it for a while due to its high price but today I have reason to celebrate. After popping the cork and pouring out a glass, I put it up to my lips, inhaled through my nose, and gulped. My first response was "Oh sweet Jesus this sucks, " but I quickly realized I needed to let it breath. It was the over carbonation that took me by surprise. Once the bubbles settled and the brew was closer to room temperature, the full flavors appeared and shocked the shit out of me. Maybe it was the citrus notes that got me. Maybe it was the bitterness. Who cares? I fucking loved this beer. See it? Buy it. 5 out of 5. Drink it.
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Any ale that is capable of shocking the shit out of someone should be tried :D
where is your local beer store AROD???
I almost wish I liked beer.
Anything that sucks at first sip,I don't normally try a second sip.
Well I got this one at New Seasons but I also frequent Saraveza on Killingsworth.
That looks delicious. What are you celebrating?
Long story. But suffice to say I have been waiting a year for it and finally got it on Tuesday. In carry over celebration I bought myself an even better beer that I am about to crack. We will see if it lives up to its name.
My hubby is really into the pale ale/craft beer shit too! Great lakes has a seasonal one to try.. Glokenspiel. It's a 5 star. We wouldn't screw over Asshole.
Usually we don't get crappy beers from the armpit of America. Our beers here and from overseas put any of your beers to shame.
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