Terrapin Session Ale
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 11:01 am
Inkleg sent me one of these to try. I got it on Friday and chilled it for 24 hours before drinking it last night. Since there was no bottle sediment to deal with, 24 hours was more than generous to wait to try this - plus, it's in a can!
I wasn't sure if this was a pale ale or a session IPA, but putting my fears aside, I pushed on anyway
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It pours very light colored, almost like a wheat bee without the haze or like a pilsner would. Looking at the grain bill now, it's just 2-row, C-24 and some Victory so it makes sense that it's so light in color.
The aroma is definitely there. A 'hoppy session ale' is a great description because it doesn't leave you wanting for anything in terms of aroma. The taste is similar to other recent session IPAs that I've had: Crisp, light , hop flavor without being overly bitter. I'd place this behind Firestone Walker's Easy Jack, but right inline, if not above Stone's GoTo. And cans....sweet. If I had these locally I would put these in my backpack for trips fo' sho!
Mahalo for da ono suds, Jeff!
I wasn't sure if this was a pale ale or a session IPA, but putting my fears aside, I pushed on anyway
.It pours very light colored, almost like a wheat bee without the haze or like a pilsner would. Looking at the grain bill now, it's just 2-row, C-24 and some Victory so it makes sense that it's so light in color.
The aroma is definitely there. A 'hoppy session ale' is a great description because it doesn't leave you wanting for anything in terms of aroma. The taste is similar to other recent session IPAs that I've had: Crisp, light , hop flavor without being overly bitter. I'd place this behind Firestone Walker's Easy Jack, but right inline, if not above Stone's GoTo. And cans....sweet. If I had these locally I would put these in my backpack for trips fo' sho!
Mahalo for da ono suds, Jeff!