City Lights Hazy IPA

City Lights Hazy IPA. Brewed in Milwaukee, USA.
7% ABV, 35 IBU.

Just poured a glass of grapefruit juice, it seems like. Murky gold, slim head.

In the nose: More grapefruit, with a touch of tropical sweetness on the side.

In the mouth: It's a juicy one, for sure. More grapefruit-y, citrus-y hop flavors drop on the palate. Mild bitterness at first, increasing for a bit before fading in the finish. The juice train keeps on a rollin'.

This isn't a bad "Hazy IPA." I almost like it. (Kidding...I do, I do.)

2019 GABF Silver Medal Winner. 2019 World Beer Championships Platinum Medal Winner. All Whirlpool hops. Staggered additions of Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo and double dry hopped with El Dorado and Vic Secret Lend tropical and juicy notes from these beautiful hops. Low bitterness, huge hop flavor and aroma, and a full and fluffy body make this beer go down easy.

City Lights Coconut Porter

City Lights Coconut Porter. Brewed in Milwaukee, USA. 5.3% ABV. 35 IBU.

Solid blackness, under a thin, dark brown head. Looking great.

In the nose: soft, sweet, rich. Full of coconut flavor. Lightly roast-y. Quite nice.

In the mouth: I hate to keep repeating words, but it's all there. Sweet, rich, full. Roast. Chocolate. Coconut. Smooth. Medium body. Light cocoa finish. Vanilla. Toasty. Delicious.

This is quite good. I'm really not that into coconut beers, so I'm happy that this is a one-and-done, but it's good one, so take my advice and go try it out.

Bright, pleasing malt character is cradled in a soft, cushiony, smooth mouthfeel that glides easily down the throat at each swallow. Lip-smacking hints of coffee and chocolate readily move across the tongue, as the dark body gives up its aromatic coconut roastedness. The addition of Madagascar Vanilla comes through in the finish to round out the sweetness of this delicious beer.