Coronado Guava Islander Tropical IPA

During a trip to San Diego a couple of years, i was fairly taken with a lot of the beer coming out of Southern California, with the selections from Coronado Brewing being particularly delicious.  I figured it would be a while before i was able to sample their wares again, but lo and behold, the brewery is canning and distributing to Central Texas now.  Oh happy day.  Anyway, nothing pairs with a hot Texas day quite like a fruity IPA, and Coronado's Guava Islander Tropical IPA really hits the spot.  Pouring a hazy gold with a frothy, white head, the beer smells of citrus, spices, pine, grass, and tropical fruit.  Flavors of guava, grapefruit, citrus, and hints of bread swirl together nicely with a strong, bitter finish, and weighs in at 7% ABV.  More places should send their beers here.

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Coronado Golden California Pilsner

So, last week i was able to take a much needed vacation, hitting up San Diego with my wife and son and two of my oldest friends and their families.  As is wont to occur during times like these, quite a lot of beer was imbibed, enough to keep me stocked in material for this blog for the next few weeks.  First up is the Coronado Golden California Pilsner from Coronado Brewing Company, located on the island of Coronado, just off the coast of San Diego.  The beer pours gold, with a light haze and quickly dissipating white head.  Aromas of wheat, bread, and some hop spices are immediately evident and can be detected in the flavor as well.  And boy is the beer crisp and refreshing, awesome for a day at the beach.  All in all, this is a great Czech-style pilsner, and i'm wishing i could get it here in Austin.

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