Thursday, September 16, 2010

Yards Brewing Company

Yards Brewing Company is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the City of Brotherly Love.

Brawler Pugilist Style Ale - Dark brown in color with a nutty aroma.  Roasted malt flavor of caramel, almonds and hazelnuts.  4.2% ABV.  According to the bottle:  "Crafted in the style of an English session ale, this malt-forward, ruby colored ale is great for when you want to go a few rounds."

IPA - This pours a cloudy but bright copper color with a nice creamy foam head.  The aroma is of resinous pine hops and tropical fruit.  It has a creamy smooth mouthfeel.  The taste is hop forward, as an IPA should be.  It is light floral and tropical fruits, with a sweet yet crisp malt finish.  This beer is well balanced and absolutely delicious.  This beer is top notch.  7% ABV.  From the bottle: "IPAs were originally brewed to survive the epic sea voyages from England to India.  Ours is no different.  Hailing from a firm malt background and loaded through and through with hops, this beer will surely survive the journey from your fridge to your couch."

ESA - Extra Special Ale - This pours a dark brown with a hint of copper, hard to tell if it is slightly cloudy or just translucent from being so dark.  It has a sweet malty aroma with a hint of brownie in it.  Flavor of dark roasted malt, a bit of coffee mocha ice cream.  6% ABV.  From the bottle: "The first beer we ever crafted - intended for the cask ale connoissuer.  Extra special ale is a roubust and hearty amber ale with a malty body and aromatic hop finish."

Philadelphia Pale Ale - Golden in color and cloudy with a massive head, this beer has hop forward aromas of citrus and tropical fruity.  It tastes of grapefruit and mango with a slightly bitter dry finish.  This beer is delicious.  I really enjoyed both of their hop forward offerings, this and the IPA, they are both exceptional.  4.6% ABV.  According to the bottle: "Not to be boastful, but we honestly believe that all other ales pale in comparison to this one.  Crisp and hoppy, Philadelphia Pale Ale is brewed with Pilsner malt and American hops, which imparts a surprising citrus aroma."

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