An Evening with Montauk Brewing Co., and the Watermelon Session Ale

images of beers–Montauk Brewing Company's Watermelon Session Ale

Brewery: Montauk Brewing Co.
Beer: Watermelon Session Ale
ABV: 4.9%
IBU: 27
Hop Varieties: Cascade and Magnum

I had a really cool experience with Montauk Brewing Co. this week, so I wanted to tell you guys all about it.

Every Thursday after work, my company graciously hosts a free bar for us in the lobby. Once we’re done with our work, we all head on down to the mezzanine level for some free wine and beer (and sodas and such for you non-drinkers). Because we’re based in New York, we usually end up with a lot of local beers as part of the offering. Did I mention it’s all free? Continue reading “An Evening with Montauk Brewing Co., and the Watermelon Session Ale”

Collective Arts Brewing’s State of Mind: What Is a Session IPA?

images of beer–Collective Arts Brewing: State of Mind Session IPA

Have you heard the term “session IPA,” or “session beer” thrown around your local craft beer watering hole? Are you unsure of what it means, but too scared to ask, lest you be revealed as a beer novice? Don’t worry, I’m here to answer that question for you, and I’ll even recommend a delicious one with which to wet your whistle after you read.

If I’ve learned anything from my day job, it’s that, before the last 40 years or so, people were extremely dumb. From letting kids to play with plastic bags on their heads to smoking on airplanes to using led paint on baby toys, we used to do some stupid shit. The origin of the session beer is no different, it just takes place even earlier, when people were that much more idiotic. Continue reading “Collective Arts Brewing’s State of Mind: What Is a Session IPA?”