Beer of the Weekened #1,152: Cooler Nights IPA
The fam returned to Dauphin Island for spring break, and I hit the ol’ Ship and Shore to grab some southern beer, including Cooler Nights IPA, brewed by Hi-Wire Brewing of Asheville, North Carolina. The can says it is brewed and canned by the Three Ring Brewing Company, which is probably the contract brewer. Serving type: 16-ounce can. No freshness date. Appearance: The color is a light and slightly hazy amber. A dense, bubbly, buttery, off-white head settles slowly and unevenly, leaving foam stuck to the glass. Smell: Juicy and citrusy. Grapefruit, orange, and maybe some pineapple. Slight caramel and earthy and arboreal hops. Taste: Smooth, tasty, and slightly hoppy. The citrus is subdued. Earthy/arboreal hops tingle the taste buds. Caramel. It is mostly hoppy with a solid caramel base. Fun facts about Cooler Nights IPA: • Style: West Coast IPA. • Price: Around $13 for what I think was a 6-pack of 16-ounce cans at the Ship and Shore in Dauphin Island, Alabama. The receipt does not...
