Brew Batch #58 Extra Special Bitter

Kegged it tonight after having it cold drop in the new soon-to-be keezer. FG 1.002 +0.001@ 72F to yield 5.25%abv. Tastes is a bit more yeasty than I'd like but we'll see how gad treats, using the new Red method. This was a play batch to brew and try line transfer on. Stay Tuned.

Our Tastes-- Swamp Head DarkWater

On a recent trip to pick up my brother, my dad and I stopped in a Swamp Head Brewery. That day (4/2) DarkWater went on tap and into 750ml bombers. I've waited until now to sample it up, but the bottle is just as good as the tap. Considered a black IPA, but with lighter hues of brown in my opinion. A nice off tan/khaki head that boasts a nose of heavy citrus lemon/grapefruit as opposed to floral/grassy. Mouthfeel is full with bitterness that gnaws away at you. It seems that the malt bill just barely holds up the Northern Brewer, Columbus, Amarillo, Centennial, Cascade, Simcoe hop additions. 65 IBUs and 6.8%abv. One of only a few beers I have had from Swamp Head but their love of the hoppy brews is definitely present.