We’re right in the thick of spring beer release season. It’s a festive time when the craft beer world embraces the longer, warmer days with brand new brews. The latest comes from a top west coast brewery out of Seattle.
The beer goes by Jacktail Hazy IPA and is made with Citra and Idaho 7 hops. With a nice balance and plenty of tropical notes, the India Pale Ale comes in at an even 6.1% ABV. It’s not a permanent member of the Elysian Brewing lineup.
Officially a hazy IPA, the beer pours a nice cloudy sunshine hue. Whereas some beers in this style can come in a little hot, this one keeps the alcohol content at reasonable levels. And it’s not an overt juice bomb, as some in the category can be.
Elysian Brewing is almost as old as grunge rock, born in Seattle in the mid-90s. The label has gone on to create some enormously popular beers, including the Space Dust series. AB InBev acquired the brand back in 2015.
Expect more craft producers to release beers as spring stretches out. Sure, there will be more IPAs, but you’ll likely see some light and refreshing options too, like lagers and pilsners. If we’re lucky, there will be a good sour beer or two in the mix.
Need a reason to raise a glass? How about the Artemis II mission (have you seen those images)? The ensuing music festival season? The forthcoming World Cup?
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