Beer of the Week

The beer: Two Hearted Ale

Brewed by: Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Description (from the website): "Brewed with 100% Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest and named after the Two Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this IPA is bursting with hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit from massive hop additions in both the kettle and the fermenter. Perfectly balanced with a malt backbone and combined with the signature fruity aromas of Bell's house yeast, this beer is remarkably drinkable and well suited for adventures everywhere."

Would I buy it again?: This isn't the first time I've purchased this particular beer, and I doubt it'll be the last. I don't often buy IPAs on their own, and there's a good reason for that: I don't like IPAs. This is a notable exception, because it honestly doesn't taste too much like an IPA. It's hoppy and bitter, but not excessively so, and there's enough maltiness there to balance it out. It's not my favorite beer of all time, but it's definitely interesting.