Beer of the Weekend #1,165: Logan's Run
This was the last week of summer vacation for my wife and kids, so I tipped back a high-ABV brew mid-week: Logan’s Run, brewed by the Confluence Brewing Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Serving type: 16-ounce can. “Canned on JUL/16/26” was printed on the bottom. Appearance: Poured into a shaker pint glass. The color was lighter to medium hazy amber. There was lots of dense, off-white (almost amber-tinted), buttery head, which dissipated slowly and left foam stuck to the glass. Smell: Whoa! Juicy, tropical, dank. Orange, grapefruit, pineapple, a touch of caramel, and peach. Taste: Oooo! Tasty! Balanced, though maltier than the aroma. Caramel, sweetness. Smooth and creamy. Citrus and tropical flavors emerge late after the dregs were poured in. Orange, grapefruit, not much pineapple, more pit fruit. The alcohol was well masked, though slightly noticeable. Fun facts about Logan’s Run: • Style: Triple IPA—a style I tend to steer clear of because of the higher ABV. • Price: Unsure. The Libra...
