If there is any state I could live in besides
Michigan it would be Alaska. That is the reason I went back to school to get a
degree in Chemical Engineering. When I get my degree in Chemical Engineering I
could take my family to Alaska and work for the oil companies or my ultimate
pipe dream becoming a brew master for the Alaskan Brewing Company. I know I
will never get the chance to become a brew master, but it’s fun to dream and
while I’m dreaming I figure I might as well do a review on the great Alaskan
Brewing Company. So I bought a six pack of Hopthermia and I’m ready to let you
know what I think of it.
As soon as I
removed the cap from my bottle of Hopthermia I took a nice whiff of the
contents inside and could smell bold hops with a nice floral aroma surrounded by
hints of citrus and spices. By the smell I was expecting a bold flavor with a
slightly bitter and spicy taste and an after taste that lingered.
I took a good
sized sip of Hopthermia and was correct about the bold taste. Right away I
could taste a variety of hops that blend together nicely to create a strong
full flavor that will keep me nice and warm inside during the cold Michigan
nights. The hops are rounded out by a citrus flavor that gives a bold almost
sour taste that compliments the fresh, earthy, hops bringing out even more
flavor. I was expecting a long and strong aftertaste, but it actually finishes
decently with just a lingering hint of orange and grapefruit that is more
refreshing than anything else.
Despite the
almost too sour taste of the citrus notes, I still enjoyed the beer very much because
of the bold hops and decent finish that balances all the sourness and creates a
good complex beer that is surprisingly easy to drink. The one funny thing that
I found is that I enjoy sipping the beer more than taking actual drinks. By
sipping it I can enjoy the beer going over every section of my palate, waking
up every set of taste buds in my mouth. By taking full drinks I lose some of
the subtle flavor. On a scale of 1 – 10, I would say this is a very strong 7.5
out of 10.
This is the
first beer I’ve tried from Alaskan Beer Company, but it won’t be the last. I
look forward to enjoing many more variety from the truly bold and unique beer
company. Until next time,
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