Tankard
Well-Known Member
Just got back from my camping trip and I picked up a few beers on the way. I just finished drinking the "IPA 395" by Mammoth Brewing Company. This company has been in business since the early 90's and brews beer in Mammoth Lakes, California. I tried their double nut Brown and the IPA 395. The brown was nothing special, but the IPA 395 is something I've never had before.
It is, apparently, a double IPA, but it literally tastes like a pine tree. It is brewed with local grown hops, sage, and juniper. The sage is extremely pronounced and it gives the beer a real "piney" flavor. This could be from the hops as well, since some hops have a pine hint to them.
An extremely unique beer, to say the least. Has anyone else ever tried this beer, or anything similar? I can't say I loved it, but it made for an interesting experience. It was $5.00 for a 22 oz beer, but the 8% alcohol level almost made it worthwhile.
http://www.ratebeer.com/Brewers/Beer/Beer-Reviews-84273.htm
It is, apparently, a double IPA, but it literally tastes like a pine tree. It is brewed with local grown hops, sage, and juniper. The sage is extremely pronounced and it gives the beer a real "piney" flavor. This could be from the hops as well, since some hops have a pine hint to them.
An extremely unique beer, to say the least. Has anyone else ever tried this beer, or anything similar? I can't say I loved it, but it made for an interesting experience. It was $5.00 for a 22 oz beer, but the 8% alcohol level almost made it worthwhile.
http://www.ratebeer.com/Brewers/Beer/Beer-Reviews-84273.htm