Tonight will be my first foray into the Tallgrass Brewing Company based out in Manhattan, KS. This is another craft brewery that had an epiphany and decided to use cans to package their brews. I wonder if cans are a cheaper packaging option than bottles? Anybody have any insight on this?
This beer is an American IPA registering 6.3%ABV and 60 IBUs. It comes in a 16oz can with a big elephant on the front. Very random design....not sure what, if anything, it's supposed to signify. The beer pours an orange golden color, a bit cloudy, with a plume of frothy white head. Sweet, buttery, bready biscuit notes in the aroma. Also some grassy hop notes in there. The taste starts off bitter with some lemon zest, but there's an acidic, astringent flavor that isn't pleasant. There's an herbal note that hits the back of my throat, and lingers there for a good portion of the drink. Caramel, biscuit malt backbone with a buttery taste towards the end. Almost reminds me of an english style IPA....but not quite. The body is medium and the carbonation is fairly heavy, there is an oily texture throughout.
I recently bought an 8pack sampler of Tallgrass... you should check out Buffalo Sweat. It's not your hop-fiend style but it definitely does Tall Grass more justice then thier mediocre IPA.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I think it's gotta be because cans are cheaper packaging, especially for a 16oz. Like your beloved Surly - it is "Beer for a glass from a can." :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up Kenny - I'll definitely give that Buffalo Sweat a try. When it comes to cans....If Surly does it, everyone should do it!
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