We’re into those dog days, and we’re pulling out our favorite IPAs from some of our favorite breweries. This week on Beer Sessions Radio™ on The Heritage Radio Network, Jimmy Carbone (who is also host of the popular podcast) invited several guests to talk about the best local IPAs, many of which can regularly be found here at Jimmy’s No. 43. While August 7th was National IPA Day, we like to celebrate with our favorites that we’re pouring this week (while supplies last, of course):
1) Peekskill Brewing, Eastern Standard IPA
2) Other Half Brewing Co, Hop Showers (Our friends at First We Feast recently took a road trip with the brewers!)
3) Singlecut Brewery, Half Stack IPA
4) Barrier Brewing Co, Money IPA
And while we absolutely love these great local brews on draught, we also have some amazing bottles (all 12 oz.) that encompass the hop, including:
1) Sleepover Coffee Double IPA – a collaboration brew between Mikkeller and To Øl that weighs in at a hefty 10.5% ABV (our favorite review calls it “weird but great”!).
2) Taras Bulba by Brasserie de la Senne – This extra hoppy Belgian ale is one of our favorites, and at a sessionable 4.5% ABV is a great summer all-day beer.
3) Alvinne Undressed – While the exact opposite of a hop bomb, this amazing brown sour ale (6.9% ABV) is a great antidote for all the bitterness when you’re ready to let your sour flag fly!
Finally, we’re happy to support our community groups, including Edible SchoolYard, who will soon be back in the city’s schools promoting healthy eating, but in the meantime will be hanging out with us this evening! We’re already taking bookings into the fall, so if your group (non-profit, business or social) needs a hang-out, let us know!
An important part of our identity as a Craft Beer & Kitchen restaurant is supporting both local non-profits along with small local brewers, as well as bringing in small imports from all over the world for our regular (and new!) customers to try. All these beers pair great with our summer menu (look for our new full menu come September), so we hope you’ll enjoy a new brew (or an old favorite) with us as summer winds down.