Beers...

Ninkasi Tricerahops India Pale Ale****... Super hoppy, really great grapefruity flavors (I suspect there's Cascade hops in there), the aroma is reminiscent of marijuana, very green, fresh, and delicious. It's bright, has a nice depth of aroma and flavor, and all over, one of my favorites. I loved this beer, and even when it got a little on the warm side (we were sharing a 22 oz) it still tasted delightful. Great mouthfeel, good finish, nice carbonation.

Elysian Brewing The Immortal India Pale Ale**... This could have used a bit more carbonation - the mouthfeel was distracting, and a bit too chompy for a pale ale. I liked the flavors, nice and citrusy, but the flavors disappeared quickly with the swallow. It's a nice beer, but disappointing in how quickly the flavor evaporates off your palate.

Rogue Brewing Hazelnut Brown Nectar**... Was too sweet for me, a little flattish, and I'd like less hints of candy bar and more seriousness with the actual ale. I think the idea is there, and part of what I'd like to accomplish with the Hazelnut Ale that we do, but I'd leave the Hazelnuts as the roasty flavor and bring it up with some nice bittering hops. I don't like the way Rogue's is like drinking a chocolate hazelnut candy bar. Enh.