The Devastator

Beer: The Devastator
Brewery: Wasatch Beers, Park City, Utah
ABV: 8.0%
Style: Double Bock
Sample Medium: Bottle
Size: 12 oz

Impression: Wasatch offers a high alcohol content beer offset by a nicely balanced flavor profile in The Devastator, an easy drinking German-style lager. This double bock boasts tons of malty flavors and almost bready aromas that eventually give way to an elegant resin like mouth coating. This coating acts as a pleasant continuation of the flavors dancing on your taste buds after the wash of suds has receded down your gullet. I also detect light roasted notes accompanied by mild caramel flavors and a general sweetness, but the sweetness is not overbearing. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of this beer is the color. It has a deceivingly light brown hue that masks the sheer thrust of this 8% monster. The provocative imagery on the label aside, this is a serious beer that Wasatch can certainly take pride in. If you enjoy strong drink that goes down with ease than I strongly recommend The Devastator.

Hop Knot

Beer: Hop Knot
Brewery:Four Peaks Brewery, Tempe, Arizona
ABV: 6%
Style: American IPA
Sample Medium: bottle
Size: 12 oz

Impression:Four Peaks Brewery Company out of Tempe, Arizona has created a beautifully crafted American IPA in Hop Knot. The name references the six different hop varieties woven in at seven separate times during the course of the brewing process. As the name implies, bold hopping greets you right up front with huge floral aromas and juicy citrus notes on your pallet. The unique hop flavor that makes this libation intriguingly unlike the growing sea of hop giants is rumored to be the Simcoe hop. Hop Knot pours up a pure white head over a crystal clear golden honey hue which can be deceiving of the true richness of this IPA. The real beauty of Hop Knot lies in the pure American malt which delicately offsets the bold hopping to create a well balanced and refreshing beer. Each sip finishes crisp and clean inviting you back for another.

I strongly encourage you to experience this beer. It is among my very favorites. Contact me and I will assist you in acquiring some.