Another gift from the astonishing and beer-savvy KC was a couple of 16oz
cans of Bell's Brewery's elite Two Hearted Ale. THA is a classic
American IPA: it contains a weighty 7% alcohol, pours a hazy and
effervescent golden orange, and is crowned with a fluffy eggshell head. A
favourite of mine in a past life when I was working in the US of A, Two
Hearted Ale comes from Comstock, Michigan.
Grapefruit
rind and nicely moderated hops are the key scent elements. The
charmingly balanced flavour drifts from assertive, juicy citrus hops to a
sweet and stable malt finish.
Drinking Two
Hearted Ale on a beautiful late-May afternoon, I was reminded a lot of
Boneshaker, the standout Ontario IPA from the Amsterdam Brewing Co. THA
has a very similar flavour profile and body, though perhaps executed
with a bit more moderation. It's a well-rounded India Pale that it
strong, yet approachable. Really, a standout brew.
Rating: 9.0 out of 10.
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