I’ve been spending some time refinishing some furniture. I find it very therapeutic. It takes time, but requires patience and perseverance. I also get to listen to my favorite oldies music- and drink some of my favorite beers!
I was looking in my beer fridge for something that would cut the sawdust taste in my mouth and I found a PERPETUAL IPA by the Troegs Brewing Company in Hershey, PA. (Yep, THAT Hershey!) Check out their website @ www.troegs.com I’m not sure why this ale is so named, but I did find out that it’s now available year-round! (Maybe that’s why it’s “perpetual”?!)
BTW: PERPETUAL IPA is considered an “Imperial Ale”. Sometimes you also might hear the term “Double IPA” used. It denotes a hoppy version of the classic pale ale- with an ABV of 7.5% or more. (Just what makes us Hopheads so happy!)
I took a break from sanding to pour the brew into a pint glass. PERPETUAL IPA is a classic straw-colored ale with a proper head. Nice effervescence too! My nose picked up the classic citrus/ hoppy aroma as I gulped down my “reward” for my hard work! And rewarded I was! That effervescence and hoppy taste was “just what the doctor ordered” to clear my palate of that sawdust taste in my mouth! From start to finish- what a great IPA!
If this 7.5% APV brew can cut through the sawdust- imagine how great it will taste with the heartiest of foods- or reward yourself after doing some work around the house!
Speaking of work: I’ve got some more sanding to do…
Cheers!
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