January 24, 2014

23/1004) Home:  Back in Black by 21st Amendment Brewery of California:  **;   a 6.5% black, American IPA;  brewed with dark malts;  surprising hop nose - piney, almost menthol, with a touch of sweet roasty malt;  roasty flaours, with a touch of menthol and a hint of coffee;  It was a bit confusing but I would try another just for the chance to spend some more time getting to know it better and figure it out;

24/1005) Home:  Classique by Stillwater Artisinal Brewing of Connecticut:  **;  4.5;  nose is grainy, sweet, almost sugary;  crisp with refreshing citrusy notes;