I previously reviewed the Hop on Top from Chameleon Brewing Co., and it wasn’t to my liking. Today I have another offering from Chameleon, their Ryediculous IPA. I have had IPAs of this style in the past it so far it has turned out well. A good balance can be achieved between the earthy notes, spices, and bitterness.
The line of He’Brew beers is the product of Schmaltz Brewing Company and is cleverly marketed as “The Chosen Beer.” The beer that I chose is the Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A, a rye-based Imperial IPA brewed in honor of Lenny Bruce. At 10% ABV it’s going to take a lot of work to mask the alcohol notes and achieve a balance. Having sampled some other He’Brew beers, such as the Jewbelation 14, I can say that I’m very excited about this one.
Up today for an in-depth look is the very local Philadelphia Brewing Company’s Rowhouse Red, their Farmhouse/Saison style Ale. Refreshingly average for the style is a stamp of 5% ABV for this 12 ounce bottle. Pictured on the front is what appears to be an elegant looking rowhouse, hopefully situated somewhere in Philadelphia.
This week, Shane and Nick have got two more beers to enjoy and discuss in lovely Philadelphia once again. First up is the Flying Fish Exit 6, which was actually just released during Philly Beer Week 2010 in June and also the Fegley’s Brew Works (made by Allentown Brew Works) Monkey Wrench.
