tasting notes
yet more tasting notes from the last beernesday at st. augustine's... this time its all the bottles that we tried! and between three of us, we tried quite a few: elysian brewing co. avatar jasmine ipa: 6.3% has a very floral nose while the taste is an elegant balance allowing the subtle flavor of jasmine to prevail through essential hoppiness. southern tier unearthly imperial ipa: 10% vigorously hopped high abv beer that is still eminently drinkable. kiuchi brewery hitachino nest real ginger ale: 7% a dose of fresh ginger root added to the brew kettle creates an intriguing mix of ginger, malt-sweetness, and citrus-like aromas. flying dog classic pale ale: 5.5% brilliant amber in color and dry hopped for an unrivaled hop flavor. jasmine ipa: good head, clear, floral, light hops, pale, malty yet still crispy and hoppy. big floral nose. delicious at first, almost too sweet as i get further down the glass. pe...