Art Brew, Hip Hop Extra: Citra

Another citra beer.....this one from Dorset's finest. I think this was quite different to other citras I've had recently - still quite sweet, but the taste wasn't that lemony citrus thing as such. (I had a curry that night, the strong flavours of which may have affected the taste I suppose.) The after-bitterness rested at the back of the tongue. This wasn't a palette obliterator, but close! I felt this drink was running in the same pack as the Arbor Yakima, the Tap East Galaxy and the By the Horns 'Hop Sonnet': hop overload orchestrating a dense, heady, resin stupor. Was there a gentle touch of Saison-esque spice in there? Or were the resins making me imagine things? Was nice to drink 500ml of this. Hic.

Art Brew, Hip Hop Series: Riwaka

I first had this fantastic pale from Art Brew towards the end of last year and I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up some more after Manish (possibly one of Art Brews biggest apologists...I think he may even be on their payroll....) got another delivery in at Good Taste. Brewed with Riwaka hops from NZ. Lychee nose, orange colour. Lacing down the glass and a full, decent body. Big bitterness and massively and very satisfyingly hoppy. Love it - more please! (Cool label art is by Simon at CAMRGB.)