Stone Enjoy By...4/1/13

The first time I  bought a Stone Enjoy By beer  an acquaintance of mine took it, an never drank it before the date. This time around that didn't happen, and I was able to fully enjoy this. Before I even continue just get up an go get this beer, because hands down it is one the best IPAs I've had. Every IPA is an IPA, but IPAs vary across the board. I found out I like very smooth grassy IPA's that are crisp,  with subtle sweetness, fruit characteristics, and basically everything about this particular beer. Some IPAs like a Lagunitas IPA have a more bodied malts that show up, which isn't bad (it is just preference).


Appearance: glowing golden amber, lacy white head

Aroma: This brew was filled with grapefruit, tropical notes, citrus, honey was pretty prominent. The hops were sweetly sensational. The hops in this brew are pretty in your face!

Mouthfeel: medium bodied, and decently carbonated (which is nice in an IPA).

Taste: Perfect interlacing of malts, and hops. The hops showed up very well, which took over the maltiness in the most perfect manner (IMO I wish every IPA had this ratio of hops to malt). This beer has some beautiful tropical notes, grapefruit notes, citrus, and honey. Everything you get in the aroma you will taste on your palette.

Overall: Get it while you can! I can't say much more!

Someday Sour Ales/Lambics Will Make a Comeback!

When people think beer the first few characteristics that come to mind is something bitter, watery, and/or awkward. To my knowledge most individuals are brainwashed to think beers are either Budweiser or an IPA. Sour ales IMO are a long forgotten beer, and they have been on my favorites for a while (I somewhat moved on from stouts/porters). Anyways, I was at Bevmo the other day I wanted an ale brewed with fruit that had some tart notes for my pleasure. Bought this...Liefman Cuvee Brut Cherry. 

I drank this pretty fast, and didn't do my usual sit down study on this beer. Anyways this beer was close to excellent. Everything about it was balanced; cherry notes were not overwhelming, carbonation was balanced, mouthfeel was perfect, and the finish left you wanting more! If all you drink are IPAs then you are missing out! Dig deep on those Bevmo shelves! 

If you happen to be into craft beer; I would suggest to drink this beer. Drink it, and add it to your resume.