Northgate Brewing Here's Your Fraking IPA

Northgate Brewing Here's Your Fraking IPA.

"session beers for the long haul." "seeking adventure in Minneapolis, MN." Northgate fills the local niche for British-style beers. I logged some of their bottled beers here before. A bottle of an Imperial Stout waits it's turn in my DBF (Dedicated Beer Fridge). We'll open that one up soon enough. And on Sunday evening I made my second visit to their taproom, intent on taking back a growler. Should it be the brown ale, the sweet stout, the Irish Red Ale? No, of course not, the IPA, silly.

Appearance: lightly hazed, bright golden, billowy white head.

Aroma: lively and loaded with citrus and pine-y notes. Grapefruit, orange, and lemon aplenty. Slightly bittersweet, just about right on the money.

Taste: High hops bounce on the palate, slightly astringent, largely bittersweet. Plump with citrus fruit notes, lean-bodied, long, hoppy finish. Tasty, tasty stuff. Delicious. Alcohol is creeping up on me, just a little. Just enough.

Hey, let's read from the back of the growler: "This beer was proudly brewed in industrial Northeast Minneapolis. We focus on producing fresh British and AMerican-style beers that are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. Our ales are crafted true to the original styles, with quality ingredients from the finest sources worldwide."

I like this brewery. And I really like this beer.

This is all the website will tell me: "Passive-aggressively hopped with Citra, Chinook, Summit, and Simcoe. A tongue burner of a Double IPA." Further research puts it at 8% ABV.