Lost Sailor IPA from Berkshire Brewing Company.
First a point of clarification. This was the last gift brew I drank this holiday season, but it was not the last holiday brew consumed. As you may recall from my previous post my holiday ritual, beer-wise, is that the first and last beer drunk every season is Sam Adams' Old Fezziwig Ale. And sure enough the last Old Fezziwig was downed shortly after the beer you see pictured at left. So the holiday season is now officially closed in our household. Until next year Old Fezzie!
But before that occasion I drank Lost Sailor IPA from Berkshire Brewing Company, which was one of several BBC beers I received as a gift this Christmas.
The beer has a very pleasing amber color as you can see. And you've got to love that head.
As with all BBC offerings I've ever tasted the beer is clean, crisp and fresh. You get that hoppy sensation indicative of an IPA, but the Lost Sailor version is definitely lighter than many IPA's I've sampled. The bitterness from the hops is there, but subdued. There's just enough to add character to the brew and complement the flavor. And the taste does stay with you, but in a good way, as in it's not so light that it disappears as soon as you swallow.
I could definitely see myself drinking this beer often, but also not going out of my way to get it, especially for the 22 ounce bottle. There are so many heartier brews for this time of year, especially in the IPA family.
Still Lost Sailor does advertise itself as a session beer, which would certainly explain the lighter body and taste and lower bitterness compared to many more powerful substantive IPA's. So the brewer's mission is accomplished in that sense.
I am torn as to the score, but given the intent of the brewmaster, and the good clean flavor, I will round up and award Lost Sailor IPA 8 mugs out of 10.
Until next time have a good one. Or two.
First a point of clarification. This was the last gift brew I drank this holiday season, but it was not the last holiday brew consumed. As you may recall from my previous post my holiday ritual, beer-wise, is that the first and last beer drunk every season is Sam Adams' Old Fezziwig Ale. And sure enough the last Old Fezziwig was downed shortly after the beer you see pictured at left. So the holiday season is now officially closed in our household. Until next year Old Fezzie!
But before that occasion I drank Lost Sailor IPA from Berkshire Brewing Company, which was one of several BBC beers I received as a gift this Christmas.
The beer has a very pleasing amber color as you can see. And you've got to love that head.
As with all BBC offerings I've ever tasted the beer is clean, crisp and fresh. You get that hoppy sensation indicative of an IPA, but the Lost Sailor version is definitely lighter than many IPA's I've sampled. The bitterness from the hops is there, but subdued. There's just enough to add character to the brew and complement the flavor. And the taste does stay with you, but in a good way, as in it's not so light that it disappears as soon as you swallow.
I could definitely see myself drinking this beer often, but also not going out of my way to get it, especially for the 22 ounce bottle. There are so many heartier brews for this time of year, especially in the IPA family.
Still Lost Sailor does advertise itself as a session beer, which would certainly explain the lighter body and taste and lower bitterness compared to many more powerful substantive IPA's. So the brewer's mission is accomplished in that sense.
I am torn as to the score, but given the intent of the brewmaster, and the good clean flavor, I will round up and award Lost Sailor IPA 8 mugs out of 10.
Until next time have a good one. Or two.
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