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Simcoe is not one of my favorite hops, but this beer is fantastic. My reward for many hours of yard work.
Same here. Not a simcoe fan. Here, this brew is earthy and dank. Loving it.Simcoe is not one of my favorite hops, but this beer is fantastic. My reward for many hours of yard work.
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One of the coolest things Sam Adams ever did was an old deconstructed IPA series, where you bought a six pack, got the regular beer, plus 5 versions of the same beer made with just one of the 5 hops. Very informative. I hated the Simcoe only beer.Simcoe is not one of my favorite hops, but this beer is fantastic. My reward for many hours of yard work.
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Simcoe and Eukuanot are my ones to avoid.One of the coolest things Sam Adams ever did was an old deconstructed IPA series, where you bought a six pack, got the regular beer, plus 5 versions of the same beer made with just one of the 5 hops. Very informative. I hated the Simcoe only beer.
That said, it's fine if it isn't the primary hop in a blend. Just can't stand alone like Galaxy, Citra or Mosaic. Amarillo is so-so, and I sometimes like Nelson Sauvin, but it does produce a grassy, while wine like profile. Most of the best beers use a blend.
I’m with you on that take. Simcoe and Amarillo are better as bittering hops, not as featured or single-hop beers. The great thing about Marlowe’s Asking Kindly IPAs and Eager to Share pale ales is that they are brewed with that winning combination of Citra + Mosaic. The featured single hop is basically a late addition in the kettle, not in the dry hop. As @Dove mentioned, you really get the nice earthy, pine characteristics of Simcoe in this one without having your palate overwhelmed.One of the coolest things Sam Adams ever did was an old deconstructed IPA series, where you bought a six pack, got the regular beer, plus 5 versions of the same beer made with just one of the 5 hops. Very informative. I hated the Simcoe only beer.
That said, it's fine if it isn't the primary hop in a blend. Just can't stand alone like Galaxy, Citra or Mosaic. Amarillo is so-so, and I sometimes like Nelson Sauvin, but it does produce a grassy, while wine like profile. Most of the best beers use a blend.
I seem to like everything! But when Idaho 7 or Rakau are front and center, I tend to not enjoy. I am in love with Southern Passion, Cashmere and Motueka as complimentary hops and Riwaka as a stand-alone.Simcoe and Eukuanot are my ones to avoid.
Oh man, I love Idaho 7 and Rakau. That Fog with Idaho 7 is my 2nd fave FogI seem to like everything! But when Idaho 7 or Rakau are front and center, I tend to not enjoy. I am in love with Southern Passion, Cashmere and Motueka as complimentary hops and Riwaka as a stand-alone.
Marlowe knocks basically everything out of the park
Riwaka variant of Asking Kindly. He’s killing it.Marlowe knocks basically everything out of the park
Gorgeous. All their art is fantastic too.
I would love to get there over the summer. Looks like a fantastic spot with killer sunset views.Stopped by the Treehouse location in Sandwich, MA. It requires a reservation made online. Cool, breezy day but still what a neat spot to drink some great beers. This was Ten, their tenth anniversary beer.
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I would love to get there over the summer. Looks like a fantastic spot with killer sunset views.
Thinking about going there over July 4th weekend. Friends of ours live in Mashpee so they want to take us to Naukabout. I'd rather go to Tree House but was wondering if the reservation system was going to be more difficult than it's worth. Can you get seats or is it too crowded? Maybe we'll just do Naukabout and go to Tree House in September when things calm down on the Cape.It faces north, so I'm not sure about sunsets. But it is a nice spot. The reservation system means it's never very crowded, no lines for beer or anything else. Several food trucks around the outdoor picnic table area.
Overrated. Because it was one of the first IPAs and you couldn't get it outside the brewery.
A pine cone in a can.