
Originally Posted by
JiveTurkey
Ninkasi Brewing Co. and 21st Amendment Brewery ~ Allies Win the War!
Ninkasi in Oregon and 21st Amendment in California collaborated to make an ale brewed with Northwest hops and California dates. The box and cans are covered in images of fake newspapers that look like they were from the end of WWII, but upon closer inspection the articles and pictures are about the beer and the brewers. (I bought a 4-pack box for my Dad--a WWII buff--and got one for myself.
It's high in alcohol (8.5%) and relatively high in bitterness (52 IBUs), but it's very well balanced with the sweetness of the malt and dates and citrusy/flowery flavor from the hops. Relatively light in body, but it still works as a winter beer. It's extremely quaffable so be careful of the high alcohol sneaking up on you.
I've just had one from my four-pack so far and looking forward to the rest.
This is twice in 1 week I've read about Ninkasi brewing. I gotsta find me some...
Any other recommendations from this brewer? I notice one called Tricerihops DIPA. Sounds up my alley.
Will
The powers that be might take it all away
Together we burn, together we burn away
Uncle Tupelo
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