Yeah. That's right. I just called myself out for these four reviews that somehow have sat on my computer for over 2 weeks. I blame myself...which is probably accurate. If you all haven't picked up any of these delicious beers, I am positive they are all drinking fairly well.
Three Floyds Yum Yum Session Ale
I have had many a Three Floyds beer. I can't deny their legitimacy as one of the best breweries in the country. Yet recently they seem to be resting on their laurels. The last few beers haven't had much substance. This beer is mostly similar to the previous offerings but with one difference: it is packed with flavor for such a light beer. The nose is intriguing with hints of kiwi, lemon juice, and banana cream pie. The body of this beer is light but with flavors of lemon juice and sourdough. The beer remains pleasantly bitter throughout, and the finish brings a smattering of different flavors. Pine, crackers, and mineral water round out the end. While this beer isn't terribly exciting, it does pretty well at what it tries to do.
Mike's Rating - 7.5/10
Green Flash Mosaic Session Ale
Two session ales in a row. How incredibly dull. At least, that is what I would say if I were in your shoes. However, this entry is part of Green Flash's Hop Odyssey Series. That means it is guaranteed to be filled with hoppy goodness, even if the body remains light. The nose is very bright off the bat with thick aromas of oranges. Lighter hints of mineral water, crackers, and floral notes meet the nose later. The taste is one dimensional, which is to be expected with a single hop variety. However, the flavors themselves are quite intense. Tea and toast hit your tastebuds from the start. The finish brings a light bitterness and tons of pine flavor. At the end of the day, I craved more. Yet this beer was well made.
Mike's Rating - 7.75/10
Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA
This is one of my favorite single IPA's. I really don't think it gets enough credit for its flavor. It has a great flavor yet remains easy drinking as the weather warms up. It is also packed full of delicious hops. The nose is exactly what I want from an IPA with pungent aromas of grapefruit and tangerines. Lighter hints of bubble gum also shine through. The front is all hops with flavors of tangerines, grapefruit, and pine. That delicious flavor makes way for the more malty finish with flavors of cream, bread, and floral notes. It isn't the hoppiest beer you will encounter, but it seems to blend just right.
Mike's Rating - 9/10
Great Lakes Chillwave Double IPA
Every time this beer comes out I exclaim "Alchemy Hour is here!" I have to catch myself each time. Still, original name or not this beer bursts onto the scene every year with quite the bit of fan anticipation. It is truly saying something as Great Lakes has one of the best 4 beer lineups as far as seasonals. Yet Chillwave is arguably the best. The nose is all tropical fruit with strong hints of mango, pineapple, grapefruit, and fruit punch. It is like a burst of hops that fills your nose. The taste is mango juice and grapefruit juice. It overpowers your senses with just lighter hints of alcohol and floral notes to draw you away. The finish is lightly bitter with flavors of grapefruit, pine, and hints of incense. This beer is slightly too sweet for my tastes, but remains a stellar offering.
Mike's Rating - 8.75/10
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