The mermaid on the bottle grasping a mug a frothy beer is what initially caught my attention . . . after all, who doesn't love a drunken fish girl? Oh, come on, admit it, you do . . . we all do. Or maybe its just me . . . whatever.
Anyhoo . . . being the hop loving, bitter beer guzzling chick that I am I felt compelled to give these fin tailed ladies a try. So I did.
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Hoppy Daze is a spring seasonal offering in the style of an unfiltered Belgian IPA. Brewed with Belgian yeast, it is a bit different than the IPAs I'm used to drinking.
It pours a hazy golden color with a medium-ish white head. It is clearly unfiltered . . . I like that because it adds character to the beer. Immediately discernible are tropical fruits . . . pineapple especially . . . that are an interesting contrast to the bitter hops and the toasted malt. It's sweeter than I would generally prefer in an IPA but not bad. The hops lend a citrussy flavor that compliment the fruity sweetness and balances the whole thing out. Hoppy Daze finishes crisp and clean with a pleasant lingering bitterness.
Although it is a bit sweet for my taste there are plenty of hops to enjoy. It's a very refreshing, drinkable brew that I wouldn't mind revisiting. (7.3% ABV)
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Overall, this was my favorite of the bunch . . . this mermaid has it all going on. Really and truly quite delicious.
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It pours amber with a white frothy head. I was immediately struck by a wonderful piney grapefruity aroma . . . I love that! If you like hops, then this is it . . . plenty of bitter hops with some citrus fruit and earthy spice and balanced by a mellow sweet maltiness. It finishes crisp with a touch of bitterness that is quite nice. Very will done . . . not too bitter, not too sweet . . . a very good, strong Imperial IPA.
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Three cheers for Coronado Brewing Company! I look forward to trying their other beers. YUM!
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