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Exploring craft beer—easy, friendly, and full of fun!
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Shred West Coast DIPA — crystal clear, unapologetically bitter. Double dry-hopped and loud like a gig poster. This is not a beer that asks for attention. It kicks in the door, hops first. Hashtags: #westcoastipa #dipa #shredbeer #drinkclear #hopsdontlie
May 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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🍯Marlobobo honey wine in a glass that says “trust the mouse.” 🐭 Thick and golden like bedtime stories. One sip = one honey drop + one memory unlocked. This isn't a drink, it's a vibe. Hashtags: #marlobobo #meadmagic #glassgame #sweetbutnotsoft #beyondbeer
May 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Anchorage IPA 📍Anchorage Brewing Co. A quiet pour under warm woodlight. The label blooms with chaos, but the beer? A soft fog of citrus and resin. Texture over bitterness, emotion over clarity. Not all haze needs to shout. #anchoragebrewing #ipa #craftbeer #labeldesign #beerstudy
May 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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#BeerAdventureInFanJian
Visited FanJian and tried a flight of two styles— 1. Tangy sour 2. Smooth amber Craft beer really is an adventure. Swipe to check out the tasting notes & tell me— Which one would you try? Support your local breweries—they’ve got stories (and flavor) worth sharing. #BreweryVisit #CraftBeerFlight #BeerAdventure #SupportLocalBreweries # #TastingNotes #WhichWouldYouChoose
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Ever wondered what makes an IPA… an IPA?
Let’s break it down: Today’s pick: Amarillo！A India pale ale from Hill Farmstead Brewery. Bursting with citrus and pine notes, smooth finish, bright gold color — yep, it’s a textbook India Pale Ale. Quick tip for beginners: • Look for citrusy or hoppy aromas • A bit of bitterness = normal • It’s bold but worth the try! Have you had a beer this hoppy? Tell me below! #IPA101 #CraftBeerBasics #WhatIsAnIPA #HopHeadStart #CitrusAndPine #BeerEducation #CraftBeerLovers
May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Kicking off my Beginner’s Guide to Craft Beer!
Here’s to exploring new brews—one sip at a time.
First up: King sue from Toppling Goliath Brewing, an easy-drinking ale I tried last night that totally surprised me. Crisp, smooth, and super drinkable—just what a beginner-friendly beer should be. So… What’s your go-to beer? Drop it in the comments, I’m building a list! #CraftBeerBeginner #ZpertureBeerGuide #StartWithBeer #EasyDrinking #BeerTalk #BrewNewbie #TaproomVibes
May 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Double dry hops India pale ale come from hill farmstead brewery
This beer has a cloudy, yellow-orange color with a thin layer of foam that clings to the glass as you drink. The aroma blends ripe tropical fruit, like mango and citrus, with earthy, herbal undertones and a faint sharpness. On the palate, it offers flavors of tart citrus (think dried grapefruit and orange), sweet pineapple, and a subtle grainy backbone, followed by a mild alcohol warmth as it lingers. The texture is smooth and slightly thick, with almost no carbonation, leaving a sticky aftertaste. While it’s a well-crafted and complex beer, it doesn’t quite reach exceptional status—some may find the balance of flavors or texture slightly uneven. Still, it’s a bold and enjoyable choice for those who appreciate intense, layered brews.
May 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Double citra! From hill farmstead
Pours an opaque yellow orange, small quarter-inch head formation, good lacing. Nose has a mix of deeper tropical notes (mango, mandarin orange) and some pinier, danker notes. There's a bit of menthol and diesel as well, so there's a good amount of balance here. Taste is dried grapefruit, dried orange peel, pineapple juice, but also some grain and even light booziness as it warms. Resinous and slick on the finish with a very soft mouthfeel, very little carbonation. Overall, this was certainly impressive.
May 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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#digiplat
March 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM