Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Robert Masterson & Ryan Reschan
- Rip Current Brewing – Stone Brewing Company R & R Coconut IPA. I’m a big
fan of coconut and IPAs so I was looking forward to trying this one.
From the Stone Brewing Company website: “Originally dreamt up
by homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan, who earned themselves the top
prize in our 2013 American Homebrewers Association homebrewing contest, this
innovative beer marks a refreshing sea change for IPA lovers everywhere. It was
brewed with 280 pounds of coconut and an unusual blend of hop varieties,
including a few from faraway lands or just brand spankin' new, and is
guaranteed to taste like no IPA that's gone before. Prepare yourself for a
tropical breeze of a brew that will lull you to a place of tranquil contentment
for a little R & R.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a cloudy golden color with a nice cream colored head and soapy lacing.
Aroma: Coconut,
grapefruit, stone fruits, citrus, tropical fruit and a touch of caramel and
toasted malts.
Taste: Coconut
was up front with stone fruit, citrus, tropical and pine hop notes. Malt bill
balances this IPA nicely.
Overall: Coconut goodness,
the Robert Masterson & Ryan Reschan - Rip Current Brewing – Stone Brewing
Company R & R Coconut IPA is smooth, creamy and delicious. This 7.7% ABV offering is one I’d pick up
again.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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