Enjoying the Bounty of Hops Grapes and Grain
What is a Hybrid Milk Stout? Many big marketing words in the description on the can, but in the end it’s a stout with a wee bit of the mouthfeel associated with that milk stout lactose goodness. Not that I’m complaining…far from…this…
Soft, subtle, and floral with a hint of smoke…but then it hits you with an unexpected rush of tannins that do not want to dissipate with breath. Thank you Jory soil and the Willamette Valley. Happy Thanksgiving and harvest everyone!
With 69 IBUs and 7.3% abv I was expecting bitter and filled with grit, then the name and I figured it must be a grunge thing! Surprisingly Migration Brewing’s Straight Outta Portland IPA is neither of those things, it’s juicy and complex…
Nice and fruity like early season blackberry with plum skin and a wee bit of spice. I had this with flatbread pizza which worked well but imagine it would go well with other heavy options like pork or beef nicely. Comes from…
Spicy and yet smooth with a strong but expertly balanced blend of hops. I feel like the IPA craze may have gotten a bit out of hand the past few years, but if you’re gonna do it this is a prime example…
This one is clean, crisp and a bit bitter. The can suggests it’ll bring me some sunshine, but I might suggest these are best drunk with sunshine on a nice day. I’m glad I bought a 6-pack of these as they’ll go…