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🍺 Phraze — Fresh Hopped Edition — Mothfire Brewing Co. (Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV)

Fresh-hop aromatics with a bright “green” pop, juicy citrus, soft haze, and a clean finish that keeps it moving.

Score: 4.107 / 5.0

One sip, you get the picture.

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🍺 Heady Topper — The Alchemist (Imperial/Double IPA, 8% ABV)
Bright citrus and pine with a touch of dank, and it somehow still finishes crisp. Big, clean, and exactly what a DIPA should be.

Score: 4.243 / 5.0
One sip, you get the picture.

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Thank you!

Drank Tropical Pillows from Great Notion Brewing in Portland, OR.

Plush double IPA with layered tropical fruit, soft mouthfeel, and restrained bitterness. Smooth, balanced, and extremely drinkable.

Beer Adviser score: 4.487 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #DoubleIPA #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Lined up a serious haul this week — Tree House and The Alchemist heavy hitters across the board.

From Double Citra to Heady Topper and Society & Solitude, this lineup isn’t playing around.

If you had first pick, what’s your move?

#BeerAdviser #BeerHaul #TreeHouse #TheAlchemist #CraftBeer

2x Passion Fruit Double Kettle from Arvon Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, MI.

Bright tropical fruit, assertive acidity, and a heavier body at 8%. Bold sour with real passion fruit character.

Beer Adviser score: 3.263 / 5.0

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Drank Simple Life from Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton, MA.

Rich imperial milk stout with chocolate, roasted malt, and a velvety body. Smooth, composed, and built for slow pours.

Beer Adviser score: 4.267 / 5.0
One sip, you get the picture.

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Throwback pour of Tall Hat Imperial IPA from 21st Amendment Brewery (RIP)

Drank September 11, 2025.

Firm bitterness, citrus and pine backbone, and a sturdy malt base. A reminder that breweries aren’t permanent — moments are.

Beer Adviser score: 4.004 / 5.0

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Throwback pour of Kissed By a Rose On the Haze — a Shippingport Brewing Company × Mirror Twin Brewing collaboration out of Kentucky.

Soft, floral accents and juicy haze that made one particular boat day in Florida feel just right.

Beer Adviser score: 4.004 / 5.0

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SLUSHY XL: Banana Cream Cheesecake from 450 North Brewing Company.

Dense smoothie sour with big banana cream character, vanilla sweetness, and full pastry weight. Indulgent but fun.

Beer Adviser score: 4.487 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #SmoothieSour #PastrySour #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Pilsner Urquell from Plzeň, Czech Republic.

Crisp Czech pilsner with firm noble hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Foundational beer history in a glass.

Beer Adviser score: 3.013 / 5.0
One sip, you get the picture.

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Drank Elijah Craig Barrel Aged Neckbeard Nectar (2021) from Transient Artisan Ales in Bridgman, MI.

Dense imperial stout with layered bourbon, toasted oak, cocoa, and caramelized sugar. Warm but controlled. A deliberate, patient sipper.

Score: 4.267 / 5

#BarrelAgedStout #MichiganBeer #BeerReview

Kielbasa King from Hop Butcher For The World in Chicago, IL.

Lush double hazy IPA with Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin hops giving citrus, pineapple, and tropical layers over a soft base. Balanced, expressive, and flavorful without being heavy.

Score: 4.243 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #IPA #BeerReview #DrinkLocal

Double Green Dots from Other Half Brewing Co. in Brooklyn, NY.

Expressive double hazy IPA with Citra, Strata, and Riwaka layers — citrus, passionfruit, and tropical notes wrapped in a smooth body. Bold but controlled.

Score: 4.243 / 5

#BeerAdviser #DoubleIPA #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Flycatcher — a collab between Arvon Brewing Co. and Eavesdrop Brewery.

Imperial IPA with bright citrus, soft tropical character, and a smooth, balanced body. Clean execution without excess sweetness.

Beer Adviser score: 3.781 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #CollabBeer #DoubleIPA #MichiganBeer #BeerReview

Just Two Things…Citra & Strata from Green Cheek Beer Company in Costa Mesa, CA.

Bright citrus and tropical hop character in a soft, pillowy body. Balanced, expressive, and well executed without going heavy.

Beer Adviser score: 4.011 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Stopped by Division Brewing in Arlington, TX for a Sunday beer adventure.

A broad tap list with approachable blondes, solid IPAs, a big milkshake DIPA, and a refreshing sour. Not everything hit the same, but the variety made it a great stop.

#BreweryAdventure #TexasBeer #BeerReview #DrinkLocal

Best Coast IPA from Aberrant Ales in Howell, MI.

Classic American IPA with pine, resin, and firm bitterness. Dry, assertive, and not pretending to be modern-hazy-soft.

Sometimes West Coast still wins.

Beer Adviser score: 3.761 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #AmericanIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal #MIBeer

Drank Ride the Haze from Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in South Florida.

Hazy IPA with tropical citrus and white grape notes riding a soft, pillowy body. Very easy to sip for 7.8%.

Beer Adviser score: 4.004 / 5.0

One sip, you get the picture.

#BeerAdviser #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #FLbeer

Drank Wistful Wit from Northern Wind Brewing Company in Wyandotte, MI.

Balanced witbier with soft citrus notes, subtle spice, and a clean wheat finish. Easygoing and well made.

Score: 3.761 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #MichiganBeer #Witbier #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Drank Peach Haze from Big Lake Brewing in Holland, MI.

Juicy, peach-driven hazy IPA with a soft body and smooth finish. Bright on fruit without being heavy — easy to enjoy.

Beer Adviser score: 4.007 / 5.0

One sip, you get the picture.

#TheBeerAdviser #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal #MIbeer

Throwback pour of Hazy Beer Hug from Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago.

Sunshiny haze with peach, white grape, and guava — and a memory of cracking one open on a boat in Florida while the sun did its thing.

Score: 3.761 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #ThrowbackBeer #HazyIPA #CraftBeerHistory #DrinkLocal

Throwback pour of Florida Orange IPA from 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg, FL.

Fruited IPA with bright orange notes, firm bitterness, and a dry finish. A solid snapshot of where fruited IPAs were heading at the time.

Score: 3.761 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #ThrowbackBeer #FloridaBeer #CraftBeer

The MOBFather from Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale, MI

Expressive imperial hazy IPA with citrus and stone fruit notes, a smooth body, and a balanced finish. Punchy flavor without going overboard.

Beer Adviser score: 4.016 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #HazyIPA #DoubleIPA #MichiganBeer #DrinkLocal

If You Can’t Be Good, Be Bald from Hoof Hearted Brewing in Marengo/Columbus, OH.

Big double hazy IPA with expressive citrus and tropical layers, a creamy mouthfeel, and a balanced, composed finish. Bold but controlled.

Score: 4.002 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #ImperialIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal

Nanticoke Nectar from RaR Brewing in Cambridge, MD.

Citrus and grapefruit lead the way with a firm hop bitterness and a clean, slightly resinous finish. A classic American IPA approach without softness.

Beer Adviser score: 3.537 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #AmericanIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal #MDbeer

It sure was

Bourbon County Brand Cherry Wood Stout (2021) from Goose Island in Chicago.

Rich, bourbon-heavy imperial stout with layers of chocolate, vanilla, and a restrained cherry wood finish that adds complexity without sweetness.

Score: 4.007 / 5.0

#BourbonCounty #BarrelAgedStout #CraftBeerReview

MoZee from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. in Decorah, IA.

Bright citrus, light pine, and a clean finish define this American IPA. Well-balanced and easy to enjoy without overthinking it.

Beer Adviser score: 4.007 / 5.0

#BeerAdviser #AmericanIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal #IABeer

Mosaic Dream from Other Half Brewing Co. (Brooklyn, NY).

Hazy IPA hopped exclusively with hand-selected Mosaic — big citrus, tropical fruit and berry character on a soft, smooth body that keeps things easy and flavorful.

Score: 4.243

#BeerAdviser #HazyIPA #CraftBeerReview #DrinkLocal #NYbeer