NEWS4U MAY 2022 | BEER REVIEWS
MAY BEER REVIEWS
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. GOOSE ISLAND NEON BEER HUG
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.25
A thick white head tops this American IPA. Tropical notes dominate the nose, and are joined by citrus flavors on the palate. Wellbalanced with light to medium body and a light hop bitterness on the finish. It weighs in at 7% ABV and is fairly easy-drinking. Like most beers from Goose Island, this one will not disappoint the juicy IPA lover.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
A thick white head rests on this cloudy IPA and remains for a long time. A generous amount of fruity hop scents stays in the nose for a long time. Bitter hop flavors first hit the tongue when drinking the beer, with the fruit notes returning in the very long finish. People who like hoppy beer need to try this one. Pair it with spicy curry dishes or cheeses like Gorgonzola or Cheddar.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
This beer comes in a 19.2 oz. can and has an ABV of 7%. It's a decent IPA with the typical hops and fruitiness and a bit of an earthy flavor that I'm not totally sold on just yet. I'll have to give this one another go in the future - but one big can of this Beer Hug is enough for me at the moment.
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NEW BELGIUM VOODOO RANGER JUICE FORCE IPA
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
PAUL BRAGIN - 3
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
The can describes this as a hard lemonade with a hint of lime. It pours like a fresh lemonade, with the scent of a sweet lemonade. On the palate the lime is more than just subtle, tasting like a “hard” version of your favorite lemonlime soda. Not that sweet, easy drinking, and pretty refreshing. While hard sodas are not my favorite beverage, I could easily turn to this on a hot day.
No head forms on this translucent beverage. A generous burst of lemon and sugar dominate the scent. The sugar flavor seems to take over during the first taste, with some lemon coming through in the finish. This beer might see a boost in popularity during the sweltering summer months. Use it as an ingredient in your favorite lemon desserts for an extra kick of flavor, or serve it with fish tacos or strawberry shortcake.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
This beer looks like a Fresca when I pour it - a clear beverage but somewhat cloudy. I notice the carbonation fell off rather quickly. I gave it a 3 because it's a hard lemonade. I was expecting it to be more refreshing; however, if you are a fan of White Claw, you may enjoy this.
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Juice Force IPA is an imperial IPA, with an ABV of 9%. It pours a slightly hazy deep yellow, with tangerine and orange dominating the nose. On the palate there are distinct flavors of grapefruit joining the orange citrus. I find there's no distinct hop bitterness on the palate. Juice Force IPA finishes slightly sweet, with a touch of grapefruit rind bitterness. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a juicier IPA without adding fruit juice.
A thick white head crowns this hazy IPA and never totally disappears. Tropical citrus fruit comes to the front of the scent profile. The initial taste contains more tropical fruits and stays in the extended finish. Hop lovers definitely need to drink this beer. Pair it with cheesy Mexican dishes like burritos, enchiladas or tacos, chips with queso, or spicy Thai cuisine like pad Thai to match the bitterness of the hops.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This beer pours a hazy straw color with great carbonation. I notice it has an ABV of 9% but you can’t tell. I enjoy the nice hops flavor - not overpowering and the juiciness really stands out. I'm taking a shine to IPAs of late and this one is pretty good. I also like the smooth finish. I've been buying more and more of the Voodoo Ranger series of beers.
