fun stuff

I went on down to the center of town, where there are places that have flights and bottles and other things.  One place is Cervecissimus, which is a store with a small bar attached.  I thought I would go have a small beer and maybe take one away, but there is a beer lottery on, and I can't resist that kind of temptation.  Three beer comparisons, who could turn that down?

First was a Double IPA, turns out to be Domus, and quite a dark color too.  There IPA aroma is there, clearly citrusy, but not very strong.  It's surprisingly not very bitter, even a little malty, but very clean, goes right down without much aftertaste at all.  It starts off as heavy for a summer drink, but the lightness could make it undeniably pleasant for the season.

Then there was an Imperial IPA, about the same color and aroma as the first, maybe a little more orange in color.  The flavor is more bitter but also more tropical, with the typical notes of mango and mandarin.  It's also a little lighter in feel than the first one, more summery, and a couple of sips opens a peppery flavor, just the lightest touch of hot spice.

Finally was the NEIPA, which was a surprise on sight.  I expected something much lighter, but it could still fit the bill.  It's a little cloudy and the scent is...undiscribible.  I think I might detect some grain in that aroma.  It's actually very close to standard NEIPA taste, maybe a little smokey, but overall it has that good and fruitful bitter than NEIPAs normally have.

The set of tastings was €8, perhaps a little high for three small beers, but not so much when you remember that they are craft and commanding of attention and respect.  I don't feel disappointed at all.