New Beer Friday 11/17/17

Happy Friday! There's a great mix of new flavors this week, along with some popular returning favorites.

2 Row's Secret Haze: This new hazy IPA from 2 row is made with Australian Vic Secret hops. You get a massive punch of citrus juice and pith up front and a good dose of bitterness in the the finish. Another impressive IPA from 2 Row. Available at 2 Row, Beer Bar 9.5%

Kiitos' Coffee Cream Ale: It has a light straw colored appearance, with a nice aroma of coffee. The tastes is semi sweet with light coffee flavors that finish a little nutty. 4.0% ABV. Available at Beer Bar

Firestone Walker's Luponic Distortions Revolution #7: The nose has citrus and floral notes with melon and berries as well. The flavor is bitter with citrus-like hops and cracker-like malts. Hints of white grape and herbal notes round out the back. The finish is crisp and dry. 5.9% ABV. Available at DABC stores and various bars around the Wasatch Front.

Anchor's Our Special Ale 2017: I haven't tried this one yet. This Christmas beer changes every year. 6.7% ABV. Available at DABC stores and various bars around the Wasatch Front.

Magners Irish Cider: I haven't tried this one yet. 4.5% ABV. Available at DABC stores and various bars around the Wasatch Front.

Strap Tank's Hank Honey Wheat:  Made with local Bagley Honey and Spanish Fork grown Wheat. I haven't tried this one yet. 4.0% ABV. Available at Strap Tank.

 Melvin PilsGnar: If you're into pine, this beer is for you. It's piny, pine, pine with sweet malts backing it up. Hint of sulpher as well. Nice lager. 5.0% ABV Available at the Bayou.

Returning Favorites 

Red Rock Secale: Love this beer. Toffee, spicy rye and sweet whiskey. So yummy! Available for purchase tomorrow at 11am. 8.5% ABV. Available at Red Rock.

2 Row's Breakfast Stout: Much improved from the first batch. The coffee is in full force now with nice cocoa notes as well. If you've tried them both, please share your thoughts. 8.0% ABV. Available at 2 Row, Beer Bar.

Roosters' Rosemary Porter: Pours a dark ebony brown with a sturdy finger of foam. The nose is of roasted malts and rosemary. The taste starts with roasted malt and caramel. next comes the rosemary and hints of cinnamon. the end has a slight piney bite. The finish was a little on the dry side. Mouthfeel is on the thin-side of medium. A unique, but tasty spiced porter. 4.0% ABV.

Cheers!