Franziskaner Weissbier

This is not an IPA and is a Weissbier (Wheat Beer).  I do like wheat beers on occasion and this is one I have had in the past and it is very good.

It is a nice light, refreshing beer that you can enjoy on a warm day.

If you like Wheat beers, you need to try this.

I give it 4 out of 5 hops for being  a good solid beer.

Shipyard XXXX IPA

This IPA comes out of Shipyard Brewing in Maine.  I have had their IPAs in the past and they are excellent. This brew had a 9.25% alcohol content, so it is very strong (as expected from a XXXX).

The beer poured a dark golden brown and had a strong malty aroma, along with citrus.

The beer had a strong, solid hoppy taste as you would expect and a long malty finish.  The malt flavor was a little strong for my taste, but is typical of such a high alcohol beer.

You should try this beer, it is quite good.

I give it 4 out of 5 hops.