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Local boy and pilot of City Weekly’s best gig, The Beer Nerd column since 2017. Current photojournalist at KSTU TV (Fox 13) and host of the Utah Beer Blog and Beer Nerd Radio on KUAA 99.9 FM radio.
Aromas of bright orange emerge, supported by hints of white grape must and raw herbal bits; there's also a bit of stone fruit on the base with a dank, gritty, dirty quality mingling with citrus and dense tropical tones really nicely. I'm digging this.
This new IPA features an experimental hop with no name—just a number, HBC586. It's a bit hazy, but also golden in color, and with some brightness and nice carbonation.
Zinfandel Barrel Aged Grisette and Blueberry, Coffee, Bourbon Vanilla Infused Nitro Honey Cream Ale bring the berry flavors.
By Mike Riedel
This new beer/wine hybrid from the Templin Family Brewery was fermented with pinot noir grapes, strawberries, Bulgarian rose petals, and aged in Zinfandel barrels You may also notice that it presented in a clear 750 milliliter bottle.
The West Coast style of pale ales are traditionally known for their bold hop aroma, high bitterness and citrus/piney notes and flavors. This week's selections tend to follow this flavor philosophy.
Two uniquely flavored new beers from the innovative brewers at TF.
By Mike Riedel
This collaboration beatween Wyoming's RoadHouse Brewing and the Templin Family Brewery seeks to create a fruity IPA with moderate alcohol and big cannabis-like dankness.