The Brewery: Caldera Brewing Company (Ashland, OR)
The Brew: Caldera IPA
Availability: 12 oz. cans / draft
ABV: 6.1%
Rating: 9/10
Location: Borgne Restaurant (New Orleans, LA)
The Story? After the Southern Star farmhouse, I was in the mood for something hoppy this next round. I grabbed this on the recommendation of the bartender and the manager. Glad I did too.
Interesting note, Caldera was the first microbrewery in the State of Oregon to brew and can its own beer. And now you know.
The Beer? This IPA packs some lively effervescence, foaming up and everywhere momentarily. But, that was quickly rectified with a huge frozen goblet to tame this bustling brew. Once freed from its canned cage, its a hazy, unfiltered caramel brown color.
On first sip, I'm met with a blooming bouquet of huge, pinely flavors. The mid-level carbonation and silk-smooth mouthfeel niceties are countered by aggressive hops with a boisterous amount of bitterness, heat, and spice. Big notes of grapefruit, rind, and resin, but it rolls off the tongue like no big deal. Impressively smooth, big single IPA.
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