It was lighter in body and crisper than a Blue Moon for comparison. Albino Monkey (5% ABV 25 IBU) had a very peppery aroma, with a spicy flavor and hint of orange. This particular beer was conditioned in ghost pepper rum barrels which lent a slight vinegar aroma and flavor. Wake Me Up Before You Gose (4.6% ABV 10 IBU) is a style of sour beer called gose that originated in Northern Germany and is made mostly from fermented wheat. Eternal Youth (5.2% ABV 15 IBU) had a balanced, slightly sour apricot flavor while the beer had some of the rustic qualities one would find in a saison. The atmosphere and variety of beers on tap is best described by their motto, “Think strange, drink strange.” On this visit, I tried “Eternal Youth” Biere D’Apricot, “Wake Me Up Before You Gose,” “Albino Monkey” White Ale, “Woodbooger” Belgian Brown Ale, “Phantasmic” East Coast IPA, and “Gwar Blood” Red Ale. Strangeways Brewing Company rounded out my beer adventure. Isley Brewing Company’s Dark Palm Dunkelweizen. Although not one of my favorites, it had an interesting flavor. Jah’s Fire was my first barley wine and it had a strong fermented taste with noticeable savory umami qualities. The peanut butter went well with the dark malt of the porter. The Choosy Mother (6.6% ABV 19 IBU) had a similar character to The Bribe but with a delicious peanut butter flavor and aroma. It had notes of coffee and cocoa similar to the Dark Palm but with a more bitter mouth feel and taste. The Bribe (6.6% ABV 19 IB) was a malty, balanced porter. I t wasn’t overly hoppy and I got a hint of apple in the aroma. Off the Boulevard Red Ale (5% ABV 16 IBU) was surprisingly drinkable. It made me think of an Almond Joy or Mounds bar without the overpowering sweetness. It featured a light coconut flavor combined with cocoa and coffee notes due to the malt. The Dark Palm (5.5% ABV 11 IBU) was a real treat as I enjoy darker beers. They had about ten beers to choose from on tap and I sampled: “Dark Palm” Chocolate Dunkelweizen, “Off the Boulevard” Red Ale, “The Bribe” Oatmeal Porter, “Choosy Mother” Peanut Butter Porter, and “Jah’s Fire” Barley Wine. Quite literally around the block in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Isley Brewing Company features a variety of interesting beers served in their comfortable tasting room. It won a silver medal at the Virginia Craft Brewer’s Conference. The ginger spiciness coupled with the sweet tang of the honey made for a treat for the palette. My favorite sampling was the Honey Ginger Summer Ale (7.8% ABV). The aroma comes from the dry hopping during fermentation. The India Pale Lager (4.9% ABV) featured a lighter hop flavor and aroma than traditional IPAs. The saison (6.7% ABV) had a spicy kick that accompanied a rustic flavor with an unfiltered quality. The Virginia Common Lager (5.3% ABV) had a decent drinkability with a slight crispness and balanced flavor. I sampled their Virginia Common Lager, Saison Farmhouse Ale, India Pale Lager, and Honey Ginger Summer Ale. They have a large outdoor beer garden in addition to a comfortable indoor seating area near the bar. I have taken the liberty of visiting the following breweries in celebration: Ardent Craft Ales, Isley Brewing Company, and Strangeways Brewing Company, all located in Richmond, Virginia.Īrdent Craft Ales was my first stop in my whirlwind tour. We are fortunate to have several different breweries and cideries being showcased during Virginia Craft Beer Month during August of this year. Greetings and salutations to all from the glorious Commonwealth of Virginia! My name is Sean and it is my mission to introduce the world to the wonderful beer and similar beverages being created here. ”He was a wiseman who invented beer.” – Plato
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