Beer Review: Christian Moerlein Shiver Chai Porter 5.6% ABV

The Shiver Chai Spiced Porter from Christian Moerlein Brewing here in Cincinnati is definitely a different type of beer. The beer comes in at an ABV of 5.6% and IBU level of 15, so hoppiness is not a concern on this malt forward beer. Obviously, the use of chai brings a spice component to the beer which a somewhat uniqueness. A good thing about living in Cincinnati is the beer experimenting that takes place; check out my video here to see my thoughts on this beer.

Brewer Notes:

N/A from the website

Beer Review: Sixpoint The Crisp 5.4% ABV

From the Sixpoint Brewery out of Brooklyn, New York, comes the Crisp, a German Pilsner that comes in at an ABV of 5.4% and an IBU level of 44. Talk about a beer that brings a pleasant and refreshing mouthfeel, this one definitely delivers that and leaves well a….crisp feeling. Check out my video here to see my other thoughts on this beer.

Brewer Notes:

...When the Mad Scientists emerged from underground, the quest for a new formulation went from obsession to reality.
What do you get when you fuse old world craftsmanship with new, clean, & bold flavors from right raw materials? The Crisp. It's Mad Science.

• ABV - 5.4%
• IBU - 44
• SRM - 5.9

Beer Me: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 8 Hop Pale Ale 5.5% ABV

The Voodoo Ranger 8 Hop Pale Ale is yet one more offering from New Belgium Brewing out of Fort Collins, Colorado. This American Pale Ale comes in with an ABV of 5.5% and as it says on the label, eight hops. The 35 IBU makes it nice for providing the hop flavor to be highlighted, while at the same time not become too bittering. This is definitely one for those that maybe looking to transition into hoppier beers. For more on this beer, check out my video to see my other thoughts.

Brewer Notes:

Brilliantly balanced for easy drinking, this pale ale is packed with citrus and tropical fruit flavors from eight different hop varieties.

TASTING NOTES

VISUAL: Bright golden color with white foam and moderate lacing.

AROMA: Mostly pine with citrus and tropical fruits (oranges, lemons, guava), stone fruit (plum and apricot), herbal hop notes and a slight caramel backbone.

FLAVOR: Balanced. Starts sweet and moves to mild bitterness with a very subtle sourness.

MOUTHFEEL: Clean with a very slight bitter linger.

BODY: Medium-light body.

BEER FACTS

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: 35

YEAST: Ale

HOPS: Nugget, Centennial, Cascade, Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra

MALTS: Pale, Caramel 80

Elysian Space Dust IPA 8.2% ABV - Away We Go

Space Dust IPA is an American IPA from Seattle based Elysian Brewing Company. It comes in at an ABV of 8.2% and an IBU level of 62. Pouring a nice golden color, this is one that I have wanted to try for a while and was finally able to get that chance. Check out my video here to see my thoughts.

Brewer Notes:

A Totally Nebular IPA

STYLE: India Pale Ale

BODY: Light to Medium

TASTING NOTES: The hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo.

MALTS: Great Western premium two-row, c-15 and Dextra-pils

HOPS: Chinook, Citra and Amarillo

ABV: 8.2%

IBU: 73

AVAILABILITY: Year round — 1/2 Bbl kegs, Six packs, 22 oz bottles

Samuel Adams Rebel Juiced IPA 6.2% ABV - Hello Mango

The Samuel Adams Rebel Juiced IPA from Boston Beer Company is a mango influenced IPA through the use of mango juice, which is combines citrusy hops to create something of a juicier type IPA. The appearances itself is a very nice one on this beer, and the aroma and taste both end up being somewhat decent which for me was better this time around then when I had initially tasted it during a beer festival. Check out my video here to see and hear my other thoughts on this one.

Brewer Notes:

Swirling with ripe aromas of mango and tropical fruits, this IPA is jam-packed with juicy, citrusy hops and mango juice. It’s as if we took fresh hops and mangos and put them in a juicer.

STYLE - Tropical IPA

AVAILABILITY -Year Round - Draft, 6-pack bottles

HOP VARIETIES - Zeus, Mosaic, Mandarina

MALT VARIETIES - Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS - Mango Juice

COLOR - Golden, slightly veiled, SRM: 6

ALC. BY VOL/WT - 6.2% ABV - 4.8% ABW

IBUs - 55

CALORIES - 210

Brooklyn Scorcher IPA 4.5% ABV - Call This A Session?

The Scorcher IPA from Brooklyn Brewery is described as a session IPA that comes in with an ABV of 4.5%. Piney and grapefruity in the aroma and taste along with its solid body and mouthfeel, it is easy to forget that this one is a session IPA. Find out more of my thoughts on this beer by checking out my video here.

Brewer’s Notes:

Brooklyn Scorcher IPA is a surprisingly sessionable IPA. A floral, piney aroma strikes first, followed by a burst of mouthwatering bitterness as the hops begin their attack. Suddenly, a hint of toasty malt and a clean, lively finish burst in to leave you thirsty for more. It’s ludicrously tasty, and at a reasonable 4.5%, it’s a beer you can come back to again and again. Try it with spicy foods, salads, grilled meats, cheddar, feta or just another Scorcher IPA.

Style: Session IPA

Malts: 2-row, Carafoam, Crisp

Hops: Amarillo, Simcoe, Cascade, Bravo

Yeast: Our House Ale Yeast

Alcohol by Volume: 4.5%

Original Gravity: 10.8° Plato

Food Pairings: Spicy foods, sandwiches, salads, grilled meats, fresh cheeses, cheddars, and goat cheeses.

Availability: Year-round; Sweden, UK, Norway, and Finland only

Format: 24/12oz (333.5ml) bottles (6pk)