What we’re drinking: Goofy Boots Hazy IPA
ABV: 7.0%
Who Brews It: Penrose Brewing Company
Where you can find it: Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
Expected Price: $14.99 for a 4 pack of 16 oz. cans
As someone who writes a beer review column, it should come as no surprise that I’ve tried my fair share of craft beer. It’s one of my favorite parts of the ever-growing craft beer scene. It’s hard for me to pick a single beer that I would call my favorite. The variety is what appeals to me, not an individual brew. Still, every so often, I try a new beer, and at first sip, my eyebrows slightly raise in surprise and I think to myself, “Wow, this is a really good beer.” That’s what happened when I was searching for a beer to highlight for the February issue of Julien’s Journal. I stumbled upon Goofy Boots by Penrose Brewing Company out of Geneva, Illinois.
Goofy Boots is a hazy IPA that maintains a smooth finish from drink to swallow. The taste is remarkably consistent, and the flavor profile does not drastically change while it lingers in your mouth. It does not shy away from fruity and hoppy flavors, so if you’re someone who stays firmly on the lager side of beer enjoyment, this one definitely is not for you.
When poured, the beer has the coloration of wheat and honey and a medium head. You wouldn’t find any excess sediment, which can be a brewing choice in some hazy IPAs. However, the beer itself is not translucent, so you cannot see through your glass. Quality lacing remains after a couple of drinks. Goofy Boots does have a pleasant, fruity aroma when poured, which made it stand out from other hazy IPAs I’ve tried. Personally, I found the fruit flavors to be stronger than the hoppy flavors. Citra hops are emphasized, and this flavor dominates the body of the beer. Mosaic and Azacca hops round out the flavor profile nicely, adding notes of tropical fruits and a light yet earthy finish. Among all the fruit flavors, mango and honeydew were the most noticeable to me. At times, it reminded me slightly of orange juice. After swallowing, the taste fades quickly, leaving your palate clean for another sip or for a bite of food.
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