

John Hawkins is drinking a Raspberry by Upland Brewing Company at Upland Brewing Company Tasting Room
I always say raspberry is a fruited beer cheat code. It's strong in flavor and tart, I mean the raspberry. Super aromatic with fruit. Tart almost too really. Fruit sweetness is not here just dry and more dryness.

John Hawkins is drinking a Champagne Velvet by Upland Brewing Company at Upland Brewing Company Tasting Room
Grainy light maybe a touch fruity at the end. I like it if you marketed it as a cheap beer rather than a copy of a cheap beer. Brenda and Carl were not fans though.

John Hawkins is drinking an One Hop Wonder by Chilly Water Brewing Company at Hoagies & Hops
"Come Undone" by Duran Duran on the stereo here. Nice. Pine and a little dank on the aroma. This is a almost classic west coast IPA. Hoppy with a firm bitterness. Spot on dry finish.


John Hawkins is drinking a Built To Last by Chilly Water Brewing Company at Chilly Water Brewing
It's a maltier pilsner that could be a bit crisper or lighter on the finish.

John Hawkins is drinking a Magic Melon by Warped Wing Brewery at Grist
Sharp and tart. Not salty really but light enough.

Carl Miley: I was at Upland Bloomington earlier this week. I picked up a bottle of this
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:14:53 +0000 Report
John Hawkins: It's too dry and a bit flavorless past tart. 4 stars is too high.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:16:48 +0000 Report
Carl Miley: That’s unfortunate, their sours usually are top of the line. I got this, blueberry, blackberry, and the reserve too
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:20:30 +0000 Report