Tallgrass IPA

This will be the first time that a canned beer is tested on this website. Not that I have anything against canned beers but usually craft beer which is more expensive is sold in bottles even if cans have become available for some craft beers lately.

The cans today are ideal for beer since they are easy to transport and does not break. They also protect the beer better against light which can destroy a beer over time. However, the downside is the esthetically part. Bottles are just so much nicer than cans.

APPEARANCE: (4) This beer pours nicely (from the can) into the testing glass and creates a beautiful thick creamy head which lasts a long time. It is towards the darker side, mahogany would be a close match in color. It also seems pretty hazy, not clear.

AROMA: (4) Wonderful piney hoppy aroma. Some of my favorite hop brands have definitely been used here.

TASTE: (4) Very drinkable and still very flavor full. Pretty thick mouthful feeling with a round finish. The hops are truly present also in the taste and not just in the aroma. The bitterness is very well balanced with the malt and even if it is dominating, it does not take completely over the full experience of this beer.

EXTRA: (3) This is a very good IPA which I could drink anytime. Their website is clean and easy reading but I wish that they could give out some more facts about the components of their beer.

Tallgrass brewing co

Beer style: American IPA
Serving temperature: 8-10 C
Alcohol: 6.3%

Food Pairings: IPA:s are great beers to enjoy as they are. Because of their high bitterness they can sometimes be difficult to pair with dishes. Spicy or flavorful food is usually the best pairing.

APPEARANCE: 4 x 5 = 20
AROMA: 4 x 10 = 40
TASTE: 4 x 10 = 40
EXTRA: 3 x 1 = 2

Total: 103/130