Seattle’s Pike Brewing loves its IPAs. Right now we take a look at three of them, alongside a stable pilsner. Whereas some are seasonal, all choices can be found in cans — and all not too long ago repackaged and rebranded.
Pike Brewing Seattle Freeze Chilly IPA – The chilly IPA pattern — IPA fermented at decrease temperatures than regular — by no means actually exploded, however Pike Brewing climbed aboard anyway late final 12 months, launching a brisk, reasonably hoppy expertise knowledgeable by a wholesome squeeze of mandarin orange and a contact of grapefruit. Significantly much less effusively fruit-forward than a contemporary hazy, the end evokes the earthy bitterness of a basic, west coast IPA. All informed, it’s balanced and refreshing. 7% abv. B+
Pike Brewing Uptown Hazy IPA – Hazy in look, however a lot much less so in character, this brew comes throughout with extra of a west coast vibe, fairly bitter and earthy, although not significantly piney save for only a contact of crushed evergreen needles. It’s extra attention-grabbing on the end, the place some lemon peel and grains of paradise give the expertise a slight raise. 6.2% abv. B
Pike Brewing Publish Alley Pils – A refreshing, citrus-forward pilsner, aided by its comparatively excessive alcohol content material for the class. A daring physique eschews overblown cereal notes for notes of shortbread cookies and a lightweight layer of contemporary leather-based. Sunny on its lemony end, with a creamy malted milk word to conclude. 5.5% abv. A-
Pike Brewing Waterfront IPA – A hodgepodge of Columbus, El Dorado, Cascade, Amarillo, and Magnum hops — and it really works. Lemony citrus, earthy hops, and a pinch of pine give the beer a complexity the finally ends up with a barely grassy, natural character lingering on the end. Amply bitter, with a refreshing, cleaning high quality. 6.3% abv. A-
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Pike Brewing Waterfront IPA
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