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Dogfish Head Aprihop
Beer-a-Day #105
Tax day, woo-hoo! Actually, I e-filed in the middle of February and have already received and spent my refund. I feel for the folks who left things to the last minute.
This is the first of several beers that my good friend Ellen got for me.
This is Dogfish Head’s spring seasonal offering. In spite of the fact that they’re fairly local to me and I brewed a clone of this beer, I haven’t had this one in a long time.
It’s the color of iced tea, with an ivory head. Malty aroma with only a bit of apricot. Bitter and sour at the same time. Interesting.
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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