Lupulin Brewing's Hooey NE England Hazy IPA

60 IBU 6.2% ABV
Beer Advocate score - 4.3/5
Untappd score 4.05/5

21A. American IPA

A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong A
merican pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to shine through.

Another Tavour shipment beer. Hails from Big Lake, Minnesota.

Phew! It's been a busy August. Lots of traveling and hanging out with friends. Lots of good beers and great places visited. All the fun left no time to actually review any beers. My travels took me to Bend/Redmond, Oregon (where I visited Wild Ride, Crux and Bend Brewing), The Dalles, Oregon (Freebridge Brewing) and finally Twin Falls, Idaho (home of Koto Brewing)... I wouldn't have been able to decide which one anyway. Good thing I had a few brewski's in the fridge when I arrived home. Of course, it's another IPA... cause summer. On to the review!

Aroma: Extra dankness exuding a little bit of an earthy floral aroma. Detect a little bit of melon and citrus as well. Nicely done.  8

Appearance: A delicious, hazy golden straw with a thick white head. Really nice lacing and no noticeable floaties.  8

Flavor: Really juicy. A nice floral touch up front but quickly dives deep into melon and citrus. Almost no after taste...which is interesting.  7.7

Mouthfeel: Dry and clean. Almost like it never touched your lips.  8.1

Overall: A solid offering from Lupulin Brewing. I haven't had an IPA with melon flavors before this, it's quite enjoyable and quenching. I would have like a little bit more of the dankness that was in the aroma to come through the flavor profile...not sure how that didn't happen. Maybe my tasters were off? Whatever the case, some bitterness on the back end needed to happen. The no after taste was a first for me but it didn't ruin the experience whatsoever. Highly recommend.  7.9

Matt's mark: 3.97/5

Because You're Worth It Double IPA from Noble Ale Works

IBU's - not available (high) 9.7% ABV
Beer Advocate - 4.42/5 (2 votes
Untappd - 4.18/5

22A. Double IPA

An intensely hoppy, fairly strong pale ale without the big, rich, complex maltiness and residual sweetness and body of an American barleywine. Strongly hopped, but clean, dry, and lacking harshness. Drinkability is an important characteristic; this should not be a heavy, sipping beer.

Shipment from Tavour - Hails from Anaheim, California

I gotta be honest, I decided on this one because, well, I am worth it... and the high ABV. I also had to get this one to see if they are worth it for you as well. I hope you see how I am sooo helpful. On to the scores!

Aroma: A masterly created piney resinous aroma mixed in with a multitude of citrus flavors... mainly of mango and pineapple. Hints of melon as well.  8.3

Appearance: It looks like pineapple juice with pulp due to the haziness of the brew. Has a thin white head that persists even though it's not thick.   8.6

Flavor: The citrus fruits are at the forefront (again, mainly consisting of mango and pineapple) that smooths out to a bit of a melon flavor with nice bitterness bite at the back of the tongue.  8.8

Mouthfeel: Saturates the entire mouth with a lingering melon sweetness. Not dry but still quite refreshing.  8.2

Overall: I was not expecting the melon flavor mixed with the citrus fruits. It lent for some added complexity and went very well together. A solid offering from Noble. It's also the first time I have had anything from Noble... it definitely won't be the last time though. Highly recommend.  8.5

Matt's mark: 4.24/5