12/27/2023 0 Comments Nimble giant sugar![]() The beer was light gold and was surprisingly clear- this is not one for the hazy crazies but it is a damn fine beer. When we poured it into a glass there was a huge, pillowy head that remained for a good stretch of time. Boy are we glad we scooped up a four-pack. One of those beers was Alena, which neither of us had tried before. In addition to all the wedding fun he also got to stop by the fabled Alchemist Brewery and pick up a case of delicious beer. 4/5 If you’re looking for a brunch beer, start with a silhouette.ĩ/13/18- Last weekend James got to go to Stowe to see two great friends of his get married. We’re looking forward to trying some other stuff from Hudson Valley. ![]() This beer was complex and most of the flavors were executed adeptly. The body was creamy enough for the brunch IPA title but not too heavy and it was carbonated nicely which kept it from becoming a chore. As it warmed there was a more present alcohol profile coming through, which was surprising for a beer that is 5% ABV. At it’s best moments this beer was a sweet, tart and fruity explosion- like a more sour mimosa. It was sharp and tart on some sips, and on others we were struck by the sweetness from the additional sugars. When we tasted the beer the first thing we noticed was the tangerine and blood orange bitterness. It was similar to opening a tin of tangerine Altoids. We definitely noticed the tangerine, and additional citrus notes as well as some subtle sweetness coming through. The head disappeared pretty quickly and the smell was excellent. Silhouette was orange and opaque and bore a striking resemblance to orange juice, just a shade more toward gold and less orange. ![]() This beer had a fluffy white head and would certainly appeal to those who are part of the haze craze. 10/1/18- Silhouette is a brunch style IPA and this version was brewed with tangerines.
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