Once again, Freedom Rolling presents another Brew Review. The choice to "Live Free or Die" is upon us as we take a trip to the Granite State of New Hampshire for a few of their selections. As with all of the Brew Reviews, please ensure that these, or any beers, are enjoyed in accordance with local laws wherever you may be.
We start down at the state's most populous city of Manchester, New Hampshire, as we visit Great North Aleworks and their Robust Vanilla Porter. This is presented with a nice light brown color that would be expected from a porter. One sip of this brew, and it's not evident why this one is a vanilla porter, as the taste is overwhelmed with coffee. The brewers claim that the vanilla comes towards the end, but it just doesn't seem to be there. For a run-of-the-mill average porter, it isn't so bad, but it's certainly not what's advertised by the title.
Take a trip up to Plymouth, New Hampshire for the Last Chair Brewery and the Powder Bear Hazy IPA. First presented is a golden color and the scent of hops that drinkers of this particular type have come to know to love. As you sip this particular brew, the hops are mellow at first, but then begin to come through along with an acidic taste coming from citrus hops. On a hot summer day, this choice will certainly be a nice way to cool off and enjoy the White Mountains region.
Returning to Manchester, New Hampshire and Great North Aleworks, this time for the Tie Dyed dry-hopped Pale Ale. As the light golden color is presented to the drinker, a hint of banana from the scent is also given. However, with one sip of this brew, there is a hop taste, but it is much more subdued than the India variety, making for a more balanced and refreshing experience. Any summer picnicker would be proud to have this choice in their cooler, and if you're one to just start getting into hops, this brew is for you.
So until the next time we review more beers in the country, be sure to Follow Your Internal Compass.
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