Hoptimist is drinking a Kentucky Diaries Bourbon Barrel Quad by Drake's Brewing Company at Drake's Dealership
Pronounced alcohol warming (what did you expect at 13%) but still damn smooth. Bourbon barrel, cocoa nibs, and that certain Belgian je ne sais quoi ("Belgiany" on Untappd). Deliciouse
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Earned the Cheers to Independent U.S. Craft Breweries (Level 72) badge!
Hoptimist is drinking a 3 Fonteinen Intens Rood (season 18|19) Blend No. 118 by Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen at The Good Hop Bar & Bottleshop
Masterful as I knew it would be. Raspberry and funk.
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Hoptimist is drinking a Forester by Five Suns Brewing
Aggressively hopped, "old school" (heritage, vintage) west coast IPA with robust, copper malt backbone. A wee bit too malty for my taste but I do appreciate the piney, resiny hop factor.
Purchased at Trader Joe's
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Earned the Style Quest: IPA - American badge!
Earned the Middle of the Road (Level 99) badge!
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Hoptimist is drinking a Best Coast IPA by Drake's Brewing Company at Untappd at Home
For some reason when shopping for inexpensive IPA I keep overlooking this which is a mistake because it is a really and truly a fine WC IPA. Fresh, bright, great hop flavor and bitterness, some pine, kinda perfect actually. I will be drinking more of this
Purchased at Trader Joe's
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Strident and unabashed Mosaic showcase. If you want to bury your face in dankness, this is the beer for you.