Beer of the Week

The beer: Eraserhood

Brewed by: Love City Brewing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description (from Untappd): "Our signature hazy IPA is a love letter to our neighborhood, the Eraserhood. Off-beat and vibrant, this IPA is triple dry-hopped. Huge flavors of mango and pineapple with a smooth, round body. Moderate malt backbone and juicy finish."

Would I buy it again? Like the amber lager last week, Eraserhood represents a pretty typical offering in the genre of hazy IPAs. It's quite fruity in a pleasant way, which helps take the edge off the hops. I don't know about that malt backbone, but this is on the juicy side of IPAs rather than the bitter side. What really sells this beer, though, is the ABV: 7.2%, making it by far the strongest beer on Love City's menu. Not that I didn't appreciate it, because it is good for an IPA, but I do need a reason to buy IPAs (especially multiple times). Strength is a great way to ensure I do.

Beer of the Week

The beer: The Golden Squirrels

Brewed by: Kings County Brewers Collective, Brooklyn, New York

Description (from EmpireWine): "Pours peachy-yellow haze in the glass and oozing with tropical aromas & flavors of crushed mandarin oranges, pineapple upside down cake, and tangy passion fruit curd. Completely walloped with our hand-selected Citra & Mosaic, plus huge heaping handfuls of Simcoe & Australian-grown Eclipse hops. Melted-creamsicle mouthfeel from the wheat-heavy malt base and a soft, light finish."

Would I buy it again? This is one of those incredibly juicy-tasting IPAs that I actually kind of enjoy. It's also got that tropical fruitiness to it, but it's more sweet than bitter. It's pretty easy to drink, and I think it's a good choice as summer winds down. I'd buy it again.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Super Kashmir

The brewery: Black Flag Brewing Company, Columbia, Maryland

Description (from Untappd): "Super Kashmir is a revamped version of a Black Flag classic, Kashmir. Featuring Cashmere-Cryo and Cashmere in the whirlpool along with Cashmere and Citra pellets in the dry hopping, this almost velvety haze has tropical hop pairings that seamlessly blend with our signature flaked oat malt build. We’re VERY excited to give you our 2023 retooling of one of our most popular hazy’s to ever hit the market."

Would I buy it again? Unlike last week, the India association with this beer is purely coincidental: Cashmere hops, the geographic region of Kashmir. Not a tremendously clever leap to make. So, what we have is a fairly tasty and juicy IPA. Nothing out of the ordinary, but very solid. No complaints about bitterness or odd flavors, it's just a solid and easy to drink beer, and as a result, I would definitely consider buying this beer again.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Til Our Paths Cross

The brewery: Antietam Brewery, Hagerstown, Maryland

Description (from Untappd): "Hazy IPA with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit, full mouthfeel with citrus and tropical notes on your pallet."

Would I buy it again? In terms of being a hazy IPA, it doesn't exactly feel revolutionary, though I won't deny it's solid. It's tasty and easy to drink. But come on. Look at that label. It's amazing. Sure, I suppose this review could have been more timely, since season 3's been over for a couple months, but hey, better late than never. And timeliness won't stop me from buying another can of this if I ever see it again.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Fall to Pieces

Brewed by: Social Project Brewing Company, Bentonville, Arkansas

Description (from Untappd): "This single hazy is loaded with all the Mosaic goodness (Mosaic incognito, and DH w/ Mosaic)! This decadent juicy treat is bursting with dank grapefruit. The midpalate and finish is incredibly juicy with notes of citrus. Incredibly crushable for its ABV."

Would I buy it again? I think I'm appreciating IPAs more and more, because I really enjoyed this beer. It's juicy and citrusy and pleasant to drink. And it's simple. It's a solid beer, and I'd consider buying it again if I ever come across it. Which I won't. A shame, but Arkansas is a long way away.