Thursday, December 31, 2015

Double IPA !!!

Swish is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Bissell Brothers Brewing in Portland, ME. This "juice bomb" has an ABV of 8% and is very drinkable! @johnny_hopscotch approves! 
Beer Advocate Rating: 98


King Julius is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Bursting of tropical flavors, one might not know that this has an ABV of 8.3%. Another "juice bomb," King Julius gives hints of citrus, orange and mango. @johnny_hopscotch approves!
Beer Advocate Rating: 100



Double Sunshine is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Lawson's Finest Liquids in Warren, VT. With similar characteristics of Sip of Sunshine, Double Sunshine carries an 8% ABV. This DIPA is packed with juicy tropical fruit flavors and herbal aromas. @johnny_hopscotch approves!
Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Yellow Rose, Lone Pint


Yellow Rose is an India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by Lone Pint Brewery in Magnolia, Texas. This IPA is a single-malt, single-hopped ale that gives off hints of grapefruit, pineapple and citrus. Yellow Rose is a well-balanced IPA with an ABV of 6.8%.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97

Mosaic Fort Point Ale, Trillium


Mosaic dry hopped Fort Point is a  Pale Ale brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA. mosaic Fort Point burst of flavors including: mango, citrus and earthy. This fruity and herbal Pale Ale comes in at 6.6% ABV and has a very smooth finish.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97

Double Dose, Lawson's/ Otter Creek


Double Dose is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) is a collaboration brewed by Lawson's Finest Liquids in Warren, VT and Otter Creek Brewing Company in Middlebury, VT. Double Dose gives hints of grapefruit, citrus and a piney bitterness. This DIPA has characteristics from both breweries and holds a 8.5% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 95

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Does Anybody Remember Laughter, SingleCut


Does Anybody Remember Laughter (DARL) is an India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by SingleCut Beersmiths in Astoria, NY. DARL is a classic floral IPA thats gives hints of grapefruit, tangerine, citrus and orange. This IPA gives a sweet mouthful with a hoppy bitterness and has an ABV of 7.2%.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 94

Forerunner, Tree House


Forerunner is an American Pale Ale (APA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. This crisp APA is brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops and gives off hints of mango, tangerine and light papaya. At 5.4% ABV, Forerunner gives a smooth mouthful and proper bitterness.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 91

Fat ten-er #25, NEBCO


Fat 10-er #25 is an India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge, CT. #25 is the most recent Fat Ten-er to be released in the series. Brewed with 9 different hops, #25 burst with flavors, including: mango, grapefruit, pine and lemon. At 6.3% ABV, #25 is a refreshing and drinkable IPA.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: N/A

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

All Green Everything, Other Half


All Green Everything (AGE) is a Triple India Pale Ale (TIPA) brewed by Other Half in Brooklyn, NY. Brewed with Motueka, Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic hops, AGE burst of tropical fruit flavors. Hints of pineapple, citrus, mango and grapefruit explode through this TIPA and do so at an ABV of 10.5%. Surprisingly, AGE is very refreshing and drinkable at such a high alcohol content.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 98

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Curiosity 22, Tree House


Curiosity Twenty-Two is an American India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Another great IPA in the Curiosity series, number Twenty-Two is brewed with Amarillo hops and gives hints of peach, citrus, apricot and papaya. Curiosity Twenty-Two is smooth and drinkable at 7% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97

Clara, Hill Farmstead



Clara is a Saison/Farmhouse Ale brewed by Hill Farmstead Brewing Company in Greensboro Bend, VT. This Saison is very drinkable at 4% ABV and gives hints of white grape, honey and an earthy characteristic.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 91

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Ghost in the Machine, Parish Brewing Co


Ghost in the Machine is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Parish Brewing Company in
Broussard, LA. Brewed with Centennial, Columbus, Chinook and Cascade hops, this DIPA gives off hints of tropical flavors including citrus, grapefruit and a piney finish. At 8.5% ABV and 100 IBU, Ghost in the Machine is drinkable and well-balanced.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 95

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Supernaut, NEBCO


Supernaut is an India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge, CT. This IPA is full of hops and flavor, giving hints of citrus, lemon, grapefruit and orange. At 5.6% ABV, Supernaut is smooth and very drinkable.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 94

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Artaic, Trillium


Artaic is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA. Brewed with raw wildflower honey and Mosaic hops, this DIPA is very juicy. Giving off hints of peach, nectarine, and citrus, Artaic is a soft mouthful at 8.5% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 99

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Supplication, Russian River


Supplication is a Wild Ale brewed by Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, CA. This sour is aged in used Pinot Nior barrels from local wineries for about a year. With hints of cherry, raspberry, lemon, oak and tropical fruit, Supplication is a well-balanced sour with 7%ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 99

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Eureka w/ Mosaic, Tree House


Eureka w/ Mosaic is a Blonde Ale brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Eureka w/ Mosaic is a light and refreshing ale that gives hints of mango, citrus and papaya. This ale is very drinkable at 4.1% ABV and enjoyable any time of year.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: n/a

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

In Perpetuity, Tree House


 In Perpetuity is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. In Perpetuity is brewed with a light malt character and Citrus and Nelson hops. At 6.7% ABV, In Perpetuity gives strong notes of citrus flavor with hints of tropical fruit. This IPA is very drinkable.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97


Monday, September 14, 2015

Headroom, Trillium


Headroom is a Double India Pale Ale(DIPA) brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, Massachusetts. This DIPA was brewed with Galaxy, Mosaic and Columbus hops for the Hop Jam beer festival in Vermont. Headroom is a "juice bomb," bursting with flavors of citrus, pineapple and other tropical fruits. At 8% ABV, Headroom is smooth, refreshing and drinkable.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97

Lights On, Tree House


Lights On is an American Pale Ale brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, Massachusetts. Lights on is a smooth Pale Ale accompanied by hints of tropical fruit including citrus, peach, mango and papaya. At 5.6% ABV, Lights On provides a soft mouthful with a crisp finish and is very drinkable.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 93

Second Fiddle, Fiddlehead


Second Fiddle is a Double India Pale Ale(DIPA) brewed by Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, Vermont. Second Fiddle has rich citrus aromas and gives hints of herbal bitterness and grapefruit. At 8.2% ABV, Second Fiddle is a well-balanced DIPA of sweet and bitter with a smooth, crisp finish.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 97

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Curiosity 21, Tree House


Curiosity Twenty One is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Curiosity Twenty One is bursting with flavor and gives off hints of papaya, citrus, mango, and other tropical infusions. A nice balance of bitterness and tropical sweetness make this IPA very enjoyable at 6.5% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: N/A

Hop Showers, Other Half


Hop Showers is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Other Half Brewing Company in Brooklyn, NY. Hop Showers is another earthy IPA with hints of citrus, pineapple and pine. A well-balance of hops and malt make this IPA very drinkable at 7.4% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 93

Friday, September 4, 2015

Fort Point, Trillium


The Galaxy Dry Hopped Fort Point is a Pale Ale brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA. Dry hopped with galaxy hops, this Fort Point Pale Ale is bursting with tropical aromas while giving hints of citrus, mango, passionfruit and grapefruit. Fort Point Pale Ale is fresh, smooth and full of flavor at 6.6% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 99

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Mosaic, Other Half


Mosaic is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Other Half Brewing Company in Brooklyn, NY. Mosaic is a very earthy IPA giving off aromas of fruit, including pineapple, grapefruit and peach with a piney, crisp bitter finish. At 7% ABV, Mosaic is a smooth, well-balanced IPA.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 96

Ma, Tree House


Ma is an Amber Ale brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Ma isn't your typical Amber Ale. Ma offers hints of oranges and tangerines followed by a sweet, malty caramel. Even at 6.8% ABV, Ma is crisp and goes down quite smooth.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 89

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Gandhi Bot, NEBCO


Gandhi-Bot is a Double India Pale Ale(DIPA) brewed by New England Brewing Company in Woodbridge, CT. Gandhi-Bot is an intensely hopped DIPA giving hints of light citrus and grapefruit. Gandhi-Bot is well-balanced of malt and bitterness (85 IBU) and brings an ABV of 8.8%.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 95

Eureka w/ Nelson, Tree House


Eureka w/ Nelson hops is a Blonde Ale brewed by Tree House Brewing company in Monson, MA. This Eureka is a true session ale that gives hints of passionfruit, mild citrus and lemon. At 4.1% ABV, it's very easy to drink a few of these beers, as they go down quite smooth.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 91

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Green, Tree House



Green is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Green is considered to be the cross-continental IPA because it uses American and Australian hops. Green is a very smooth IPA for 7.6% ABV and gives hints of citrus, pineapple and pine. Bursting with aroma and flavor, Green is very drinkable.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Monday, August 31, 2015

Nelson, Other Half


Nelson is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Other Half in Brooklyn, NY. Nelson is an earthy IPA that gives hints of pine, citrus and lemon. This IPA is very smooth and has a great balance of malt and hops with a drinkable ABV of 7%.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 90

Hustle, Tree House


Hustle is a Robust Porter brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Hustle is a dark beer that gives hints of mocha chocolate, coffee and dark fruits. This crisp, sweet and slightly smooth Porter is accompanied with a 7.8% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: N/A

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Todd the Axe Man, Surly


Todd the Axe Man is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Surly Brewing Company in Minneapolis, MN. This potent IPA is loaded with aroma hops and explodes of juicy, citrus, tropical fruit. At 7.2% ABV, this IPA is a smooth balance of bitterness and light sweetness with flavors including pineapple, mango, citrus and grapefruit.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Green Street, Trillium & Other Half


Green Street is an Obvious Pale Ale collaboration between Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA and Other Half Brewing Company in Brooklyn, NY. This Pale Ale bursts of tropical flavors, especially citrus and grapefruit. Brewed with double dry hopped Simcoe, El Dorado and Azacca hops, this Pale Ale is very smooth at 7.8% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 96

Monday, August 24, 2015

Double Duckpin, Union Craft Brewing


Double Duckpin is a Double India Pale Ale(DIPA) brewed by Union Craft Brewing Company in Baltimore, MD. This DIPA does not hit you like other beers at 8.5% ABV and does well to hide the alcohol aftertaste. Accompanied by a well-balanced malt profile, and hints of pine and grapefruit, this DIPA is crisp and has a smooth finish.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 93

Good Morning, Tree House


Good Morning is an Imperial Coffee Stout brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Good Morning is a dark, rich Coffee Stout with hints of Maple Syrup, caramel, and rich milk chocolate. At an ABV of 8.4%, this thick, delicious treat will explode on your palate. When you open this Coffee Stout, make sure to include some friends!

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Curiosity Twenty & Harmony, Tree House Brewing




Curiosity Twenty is a Double India Pale Ale(DIPA) and Harmony is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Tree House Brewing Company in Monson, MA. Curiosity Twenty is a single hopped DIPA with Mosaic hops. Curiosity Twenty gives hints of orange, citrus, mango and lemon. It's very smooth and refreshing for a DIPA at 8% ABV. 
Harmony is an IPA brewed with Nelson hops. This IPA has an ABV of 6% and gives off hints of citrus, pineapple and grapefruit. A nice balance between malt and hops makes this IPA very easy to drink.

These craft beers are approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: C20- 94, Harmony- 91

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Vicinty, Trillium


Vicinity is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA. This particular version was double dry hopped and amazing. Brewed with Columbus and Galaxy hops, this DIPA gives hints og grape juice and light citrus flavors that will have your palate wanting more. At 8% ABV, this craft beer leaves a smooth finish and is a must try.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 96

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Pier, Trillium


Pier is an American Wheat Ale brewed by Trillium Brewing Company in Boston, MA. This Wheat Ale is very smooth and tasteful bursting with flavors of tropical fruits, especially citrus. Made with Citra, Galaxy and Columbus hops, Pier is a great summer beer at 6.7% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 91

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Pliny The Elder


Pliny the Elder is an Imperial IPA brewed by Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California. This smooth double IPA has 8% ABV and is composed of fruity tropical flavors that make it refreshing and easy to drink.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Citrennial, Foley Brothers


Citrennial is an India Pale Ale(IPA) brewed by Foley Brothers Brewery in Brandon, VT. This IPA can be enjoyed all year round and carries 6.9% ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 90

Monday, August 10, 2015

Shhhhhhh...!


Shhhhhhh...! is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) collaborated by Tree House Brewing in Monson, MA and Lawson's Finest Liquids in Warren, VT. This craft beer, brought to you by two amazing breweries in the New England in the summer of 2015, gives hints of tropical flavors and a smooth finish for a beer with 8%ABV.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: N/A

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Mastermind


Mastermind is a Double IPA brewed by Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, Vermont. This craft beer gives off hints of white grape, lemon, melon and citrus making it very drinkable and tasteful. The 8.1% ABV almost sneaks up on you.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 95

Ninja vs Unicorn


Ninja vs Unicorn is a Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) or Imperial IPA brewed by Pipeworks Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois. At 8% ABV and 150 IBU, this DIPA will have your palate and taste buds jumping. For such a high ABV, Ninja vs Unicorn is very smooth and drinkable. It gives out hints of citrus, caramel and pineapple combined with a malty sweetness.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 93

Monday, August 3, 2015

Focal Banger


Focal Banger by The Alchemist in Waterbury, VT is an India Pale Ale (IPA) that has lived up to the hype it has received. Equal to the greatness, if not better than The Alchemist's Heady Topper, this IPA is 7% ABV and explodes of Citra and Mosaic hops. These hops combined with British malts create an abundance of hoppy goodness. Focal Banger is only distributed to bars and restaurants. Do not pass up on the opportunity to try this IPA.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 100

Joint Custody


Joint Custody is a Pilsner collaborated by Otter Creek Brewing Company (Middlebury, VT) and Jack's Abby Brewing (Framingham, MA). Joint Custody is fused with the juicy notes from Germany's newest hop breeds, creating a beer with some big, citrus hop flavor. At 6.2% ABV and 40 IBU, Joint Custody is well balanced, smooth and drinkable. Plus, the graphics of this can are amazing!

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 87

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Be Hoppy


Be Hoppy is an India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by Wormtown Brewery in Worcester, MA. Be Hoppy is a double dry hopped IPA that gives hints of orange and citrus flavors. At 6.5% ABV and 70 International Bitterness Units (IBU), this IPA is smooth and refreshing.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 94

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Santilli & Whirlpool


Santilli by Night Shift Brewing, Inc in Everett, MA, is a smooth and hoppy India Pale Ale (IPA). At 6% ABV, this IPA is crisp, tropical and refreshing. Whirlpool is a soft American Pale Ale (APA) with hints of peach and citrus. At 4.5% ABV, it is very easy to drink and perfect on a hot day.

These craft beers are approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 90 & 91 respectively

Monday, July 27, 2015

Light Speed, Toppling Goliath


Light Speed by Toppling Goliath is a smooth Pale Ale brewed out of Decorah, Iowa. Previously known as Millennium Falcon, this seasonal Pale Ale is brewed with millennium hops and gives hints of lemon. At 5.8% ABV and 70 IBU, this Pale Ale is a great choice.

This craft beer is approved by @johnny_hopscotch. Please drink responsibly.

Beer Advocate Rating: 92