Dave Sawyer is drinking a Cold Hearted IPA by Bell's Brewery at Untappd at Home
Like an “ice” version of an IPA. Texture is lighter and more crisp than a typical IPA — especially for a brew this strong (7% ABV).
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Dave Sawyer is drinking a Raptor Snacks by Burnt City Brewing
I’ve been exploring the wide range of Chicago beers. Burnt City is a stop on that journey. But the Raptor Snacks IPA isn’t the brew that will win my favor. No regrets but no recommendations either. Somewhat watery and lacking in character. 7% ABV.
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Dave Sawyer is drinking a Koshihikari Echigo Beer (こしひかり越後ビール) by Echigo Beer Co., Ltd. at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - I-Drive
Looks like a typical lager beer but the taste is far from typical. Sweet finish and interesting character overall. A pleasant surprise.
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Dave Sawyer is drinking a Dankful IPA by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. at Untappd at Home
My journey into hoppy beers and IPAs started with Sierra Nevada as a gateway and later, a reliable standby. This was my first taste of their Dankful IPA — a strengthy brew at 7.4% ABV. Not a home run, but a solid, tasty can in the category of strong IPAs.
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Clean, crisp, and citrusy at first sip with a bitter hoppy, IPA finish. So nice, you might almost forget its strength at 7.5% ABV.