Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA

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If you mention Deschutes Brewery Fresh Squeezed IPA to any craft beer fan, they’ve had it. It is a widely known IPA from Bend, Oregon. I’ve had it once or twice. But I have not reviewed it. That is, until now. This year-round IPA is 6.4% ABV with Premium 2-row malt, Munich malt, and Crystal 75 Malt. It has hops such as Mosaic and Citra. This beer pours a light copper with a two-finger white billowing head. The aroma is light with pine and citrus sweetness. The flavor is bitter, with juicy citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium. It has a bitter, fruity finish that fades. The aftertaste is bitter citrus that lingers for a second or two before fading. I see why Fresh Squeezed IPA is popular. I would give this IPA an A-. This beer should have more juicy fruit flavors. I would like more. But I’d still recommend Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA. I would go back for more. Please stay, be kind to each other, and remember to enjoy responsibly! Cheers!

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery Duck, Duck Juice IPA

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I have never heard of Zero Gravity Craft Brewing from Burlington, Vermont. So I purchased Duck, Duck Juicy IPA. This IPA is 7% ABV, brewed year-round with Rahr Pilsner and rolled oat malts. They also use HBC 586, Talus, Mosaic, CP Mango hops, and house ale yeast. This IPA pours a hazy blonde with a three-finger white head. Slow head retention here. The aroma is fruity, juicy, and bitter. The flavor is juicy fruit, light berry, and bitterness. This IPA has a medium mouthfeel. The finish is less fruity and still as bitter. The aftertaste is berry and bitter, but it doesn’t linger long. Overall, Duck, Duck Juicy is a good, solid IPA. It’s an A and makes me want to try more of their beers, which my local Whole Foods stocks. I do recommend you drink this. Please stay safe, be kind to each other, and remember to enjoy responsibly! Cheers!

Hi-Wire Brewing Anniversary Helles Munich-Style Lager

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I was shopping at my local Harris Teeter grocery store when I spotted Hi-Wire Brewing Anniversary Helles Munich-Style Lager in the meat department. This 5.1% ABV lager commemorates the brewery’s 13th anniversary. This Asheville, North Carolina beer uses Epiphany Malt from Durham, North Carolina. This Helles pours gold with a two-finger white head. The aroma is bready and biscuity. It has a light, sweet aroma. The taste is crisp, bready, biscuit, and some malt. This has a light mouthfeel. The finish is a bit sweet and malty, with a light bread note. The aftertaste is faded bread, steady malt flavor, and slightly faded sweetness. But as this Helles warms, it becomes flat. But I still give this an A-. I think this beer should be enjoyed cold. The flavors don’t turn bad as this beer warms. They just become lighter or flatter versions. I’d still recommend this Helles. Please stay safe, be kind to each other, and remember to enjoy responsibly! Cheers!