4th Tap Brut of All Evil

Since we seem to be in the throes of an endless summer around these parts, i erred on the lighter, fruitier side of the beer spectrum over the weekend with the positively delightful Brut of All Evil from Austin's 4th Tap Brewing.  A 6.5% ABV Brut IPA with strawberry and watermelon, the beer pours a crisp, clear gold with a slight amber tint and a white head.  Aromas of strawberry and watermelon hit the nose with a slight flourish of hops, and the flavor is refreshing blend of the said strawberry and watermelon that finishes slightly bitter with a dry mouth feel, a wonderful Sunday beer.

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Austin Beerworks and Sun King Brewing Body Spray Brut Double IPA

I'm sick today, body aching and throat scratchy, and have spent most of my time in varying degrees of sleep.  Quite honestly, the last thing in the world i want right now is a beer.  That being said though, i did enjoy a few over the weekend.  And the Body Spray Brut Double IPA, a collaboration (collaberge) between the folks at Austin Beerworks and Sun King Brewing, was a wonderfully strong libation to enjoy before the plague found its way into my home.  The 10% ABV beer pours a nice golden straw color with a bubbly white head and smells of tropical fruit, floral hops, and resin.  The flavor is a dry mix of floral and citrus hops with some subtle notes of sweet and tart and some warming alcohol notes that hit hardest in the chest and stomach.  Someday i'll be well enough to drink again.

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