This beer reminded me of other IPAs I’ve
had in Japan, in that it didn’t taste like they injected pure hops extract into
this beer like so many others I’ve tried in Australia. The IPA taste is more
subtle, but undeniably there. Refreshing and fruity are words that definitely
come to mind. Perfect with dark chocolate or, as I had, quesadillas.
In the time between now and my last review
some things have changed, some things have remained the same. I still love
quesadillas and jambalaya, but I’m adding more foods to the short list of
things I cook. I still listen to heavy metal, there have been a lot of great
releases and a lot of older albums I have discovered.
While drinking this beer I was listening to
Iron Griffin – Curse of the Sky. Incredible, somewhat lo-fi heavy metal with
amazing vocals and riffs. It’s not a loud album, and may take a few listens to
get into, but if you like Demon Bitch, any bands playing that throwback heavy
metal style, give them a listen. They aren’t at all psychedelic or overly rocky,
While back in Australia I worked on making
my own beer and slow cooking meats. Both of these will be difficult to do in
Japan. It’s illegal to brew your own beer here, and gas ovens are not at all
common. I do want to get into smoking and slow cooking meats in a weber style
bbq, but I live in an apartment at the moment. I’ll sort it out.
