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