Stu G.: Because I’ve decided to have 2!
Stu G. is drinking a Growing Like Grass by Rivington Brewing Co at Untappd at Home
Appropriately named - this is a rustic, earthy and agricultural tipa. Whilst it’s not quite as thick as I was hoping, the mouthfeel is soft and fluffy and it does really well to avoid the tipa sweetness trap - it’s a proper savoury drop. Thanks Jan M.
Stu G. is drinking a Twelve Yellow Legs by Cloudwater Brew Co. at Untappd at Home
Like the recent version of The Realest, this is another rebrew that lacks the soupy, pulpy 2020 body and replaces lush fruit with a synthetic tang. CW, whatever you’re doing to these rebrews please stop and just go back to the recipe from last year. Ta.
Stu G. is drinking a FRESH 007 // TIPA by Northern Monk at Untappd at Home
Whilst I stand by my initial comment that the flavours are slightly blunt (the booze absolutely smacks), the feel on this is pure olive oil. Such a good example of how an exceptional body can elevate an otherwise one-dimensional beer. Upped.
Stu G. is drinking a FRESH 007 // TIPA by Northern Monk at Untappd at Home
From a fairly nothing series emerges a very enjoyable tipa. It’s oppressively thick and ruinously strong - which is obviously a combination I’m all over. Lacks the nuance/layering of the top drawer but it’s still a most worthwhile addition to the fridge.
Doesn’t do anything you ain’t seen before but it’s such a satisfying box-ticker. Chewy, boozey and rich. It’s uncomplicated but good, dirty fun. Best thing this series has produced by a mile.