Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Beer Brief #20 - Tart Lychee


Brewery - New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, Colorado

Beer - Tart Lychee (Lips of Faith Series)
Style - American Wild Ale brewed with lychee fruit and cinnamon sticks
ABV - 8.5%
IBU - 20
Color - Golden and cloudy with a eggshell white head
Aroma - Green apples, cinnamon, honey
Flavor - Very light sweet fruit, prominent lemon tartness, funky earthy twang, cinnamon, touch of bitterness at the finish with a definite alcohol warmth and dryness
Verdict - This is a tasty brew with a nice tart fruitiness complemented very well by cinnamon spice. It has an easy drinking light body and crisp, dry finish. Very appropriate for a warm weather thirst quencher, but be careful of the ABV. It might just sneak up on you...
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