www.elysianbrewing.com
Elysian Brewery and Public House opened in 1996 in Seattle, WA. Since then they have expanded to three brewpubs in the Seattle area and a new production brewery in the Seattle area. From 2008 to 2011 they had partnered with Fort Collins, CO's New Belgium Brewery and produced large batches in their facility and some small batch brews in their Trip series were and continue to be brewed at Elysian's brewpubs. The new brewery in Seattle has brought back all their brewing to the Seattle area, though they still do collaborate with New Belgium. They frequently have over 20 Elysian beers on tap at their brewpubs, plus other offerings. This particular brew is brewed for The Mens Room, an afternoon radio show on Seattle radio station KISW, this is what it says on the bottle:
"Hello, we're The Mens Room. We like to talk on the radio, we also like beer. So we made this beer just for you. It's a good beer and we hope you like it. Plus, by purchasing this bottle you help support the families of our military vets through the Fisher house."
It has an almost clear amber colour with a nice white head which creates nice lacing.
The hops come to the forefront in the aroma, particularly the floral and citrus notes, followed by the bitterness and a hint of malt is also there.
It has big hop taste, it starts off with the malt and citrus notes, with bitterness that gradually builds until the finish where it is joined by the floral-hoppy notes which linger at the finish.
A good brew, for a good cause. Well worth the try, it has a hop profile similar to an IPA, but with a lightness that isn't as typical. It is a worthy session beer.
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