Beer - Tiny Hat IPA

I've been a big fan of Vermont's Zero Gravity Brewery for some time now. A couple months ago they hyped a new IPA, and I was finally able to get my hands on it locally this past week.

Tiny Hat IPA (according to their site description): "A sabro-forward beer that also features Azacca, El Dorado, and just a touch of Strata, Tiny Hat is the hazy, juicy, tropical IPA that you dream about. Pilsner malt keeps this beer drinkable and breezy enough on the palate to enjoy a couple rounds and still feel light on your feet."

I mostly drink IPAs that feature Citra or Mosaic hops, and I have to say this one was a fantastic and unusal find. It goes down very smoothly, and though it is a 6.8% ABV, I didn't feel like I was slammed with a buzz right out of the gate. I am definitely going to snag a few more 4 packs to get me through the fall season. Highly recommended! And check out that incredible can art...

Quick Beer Review

I ran out for beer around 8:00 pm, and because the logo really caught my eye (packaging matters!), I snagged a 4-pack of Catch Wave IPA from Grimm Artisanal Ales out of Brooklyn, NY.

It has a faint floral scent, not overly hoppy, and a hazy golden hue. It goes down very smoothly, with a pleasant aftertaste of very mild hops and citrus. It is not strong in any aspect (scent, hops, color), but it is extremely refreshing. The El Dorado and Hallertau Blanc hops are both new to me, and they work. I'd definitely drink this beer again! And I do love that label. I'm definitely going to keep it in my rotation for summer...

New Music

 Ugh, what a year. I miss live music so much! But at least most of us are being responsible, and getting a handle on COVID-19. Hopefully concerts, club shows, and stadium fests will be returning by summer!

In the meantime, I snagged some new music for myself over the last few days:

Fleet Foxes - "Shore"

Nick Jonas - "Spaceman"

Laura Brehm - "Breathe" EP