Strange Brew

We have new beer, eh? We’d like to welcome two new breweries to Ithaca and our bellies. A favorite of Pennsylvanians for years, Troegs is starting to trickle in. At the moment, we have their HopBack Amber. This is nice, malty and smooth with complimentary but not overwhelming hops. Quaffable. Also just in from Battle Creek, Michigan are two new brews from Arcadia Brewing. The Cocoa Loco Triple Chocolate Stout is very drinkable even at 7% ABV. It’s slightly nutty and very chocolate. Go crazy? Don’t mind if I do! (And we kinda did during the release event.) The HopMouth Double IPA has a great balance between its 8.1% ABV and 76 IBUs of hops. Unlike the San Diego style (Damn you Green Flash Le Freak), this beer has a familiar east coast balance that you can drink all day. Well, you’ll pass out before your palate will anyhow. Check these beers out and welcome them to the neighborhood.