Joe

Mandarin & Mango Crush 2024 Art Series

This is very akin to a hard seltzer with real orange and mango juice. Pretty damn good, even if I don't like hard seltzers. Good for the hot weather! If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/gBN22zSGe5M

90 Minute Imperial IPA

Just a tasty old school East Coast IPA. This bottle, while pretty fresh, had more of a malt-driven vibe. Always enjoy it, though. Definite classic! If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/NIw2CD8ncng

Pennsylvania Tuxedo

I could've sworn I had this before, but guess not. Love how the spruce isn't overblown. Very well-balanced. Tasty! We need more spruce tip beers! If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/3r09TWcVCSs

Utopias Barrel-Aged 120 Minute IPA

This surprised me how awesome it was right out of the gate. Drank more like a Sherry BA Old Ale/Barleywine than anything else, but it was immaculate! If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/RrQCNixF1Ok

Nordic Spring

For a shelfie beer, this is pretty damn solid. It's a nice marriage of both old and new school characteristics. Fun experience. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/9B2nSWiIINc

Sweet Repute (2022)

Pretty good, but pales in comparison to the original 2013 release. Not sure what happened, but the original was on another level. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/GysI6vh9FbU

Wake Up World Wide Stout

This is a big, boozy monster of a beer. Coffee screams off the top, but would like a little more maple and cinnamon character. Fun beer, though. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/mBbIS3r5WKw

French Toast Bastard (Barrel Aged Series 2022)

This a tasty variant of Backwoods Bastard, but the base will always be one of my favorite Founders beers, and this doesn't touch the OG, IMO. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/rHNcbbdYW9Y

Ultimate Oktoberfest

For something outside the box, this was pretty good. Not traditional, obviously, but still tasty. Couldn't drink more than one bottle, though. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/iFWbPMHyMh0

Mango Magnifico (2022)

Loved the original release back in 2013, but it's definitely a bit too sweet for my palate nowadays. That said, I still dig the simplistic flavors. If interested, The Beer PaTroll YouTube review can be found here: https://youtu.be/5yy5-c62TGI

Lizard of Koz

From August 2021. I didn't like it much fresh and it's gotten significantly worse with age, IMO. Just not for me. Never was. Gross.

Civilized Brut IPA

Another blind review and ... missed it. That said, the can is almost eight months old (which was my fault). Despite the age, this is the best Brut IPA I've had. It almost drinks like a West Coast-style DIPA. Tasty! Thanks, ✨Jeff M.!