IPA Snapshot--White Birch DIPA

by Jack Horzempa

(I asked long-time, loyal customer Jack Horzempa to taste White Birch Brewing DIPA.  Jack is an accomplished home-brewer with an extensive knowledge of beer and brewing. He also has an experienced palate that is highly respected by all of us here at the beer store. He originally posted this write up on the New Beer Sunday thread on Beer Advocate.  It is posted here with his permission.)

I have a few quick caveats to get out of the way. Firstly I have never heard of White Birch Brewing before so this will be a new experience for me. Secondly I am typically not a fan of the DIPA beer style since more often than not these sorts of beers have a cloying sweetness to them which is not particularly appealing to me. When I am in a mood for hoppy beer I generally reach for an IPA and on some occasions an APA.

IPA Snapshot--Ballast Point Pineapple Sculpin

by Ryan Gerstel

Availability: Year-round

Ballast Point Brewing Company's newest addition to their renowned Sculpin lineup comes in the form of Pineapple Sculpin; an India Pale Ale brewed with sweet and juicy pineapple.

IPA Snapshot --Try These Two Soon

by Ryan Gertsel

 

These Spring offerings from two of the most venerated breweries in the country won't be a round for long...so be sure to grab some before they are gone!