Freedom IPA – Natty
Green Brewing Company
6.5% ABV, 70 IBU
Enjoyed 08.16.14
As the Father of homebrewing said about a zillion times –
“Relax, Have a Homebrew!” This has been expanded by homebrewers everywhere to
imply that you ought to be drinking beer while brewing. What better time to
drink that while making beer? I always feel my palette is heightened during
brew sessions so I will try to review beers every time I brew. This particular
brew sesh was a pale ale I’m making for an upcoming celebration dinner. I
picked up the Freedom IPA from Natty Green because I honestly didn’t even
realize Natty Green made an IPA! I do believe this is a seasonal offering so
grabbing it while it’s available was hard to pass up. I’m an NC Beer connoisseur
and pride myself on trying as many beers from NC breweries as I can.
Observations: This
beer pours that classic hazy straw color with a thin white head. This isn’t the
kind of IPA that blows you away with hops, but still packs a punch of
bitterness and leaves you wanting another sip (or gulp). The hop flavor comes
through quite tangy and citrusy which really made me focus on the aroma of the
hops going in to the pale ale I was brewing.
Conclusions: Overall
nothing special, but a solid IPA that brings home the bitterness without being
unbalanced.
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