Sunday, December 20, 2020

DCR Trinity IPA

 DCR Trinity IPA. Drumconrath Brewing Company, Fargo, ND. 

"Made in North Dakota with an Irish Spirit." 

6.5 % ABV. 45 IBU. 16 oz. can. 

Here we have the first of three beers that I'll review from a new Fargo, North Dakota brewery operating out of the facility formerly occupied by Drekker. Is "Drumconrath" an Irish family name? They're going by DCR to avoid confusion over the unfamiliar name, I suppose, and they're going with an Irish theme.

(On the website, we learn that Drumconrath is the name of an Irish town. Read more here.)

Now, how's the beer? We'll start with the IPA.

Hazy, bright orange color, slim ivory head. 

In the nose: Citrus and pine, with a sweet twist of tropical. 

In the mouth: Briefly bitter up front, hoppy bite kicking it off. Bitterness takes a back seat, and it gets a little juicy now, ultimately ending dry. Medium bodied, easy drinking, quite a nice little IPA. Bitterness lays long on the palate, making this hoppy boy happy. Good IPA and you can drink it. 

Hazy IPA made with oats and copious amounts of Trident hops.

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