This week the boys are drinking the beers that Justin and Mark picked up after judging the New York City Homebrewer’s Guild, Homebrew Alley XIII. Justin considers carrying lactic acid around like hot sauce, jokes are made about seltzer consumption, and Justin makes a special announcement.

Finback Brewery

78-01 77th Ave Glendale, NY 11385
http://finbackbrewery.com/home.html

Founded in 2011 and finally opening their doors in January of 2014, Finback is well known for their IPA’s and extensive barrel program.

Beer #1: Red Shift

Style: American Wild Ale
ABV: 5%
Flavor Text: American Sour  brewed with cranberry and yuzu.

Ratings:

• Mark: Pint
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Pint

Beer #2: Coquito

Style: Milk Stout
ABV: 8.2%
Flavor Text: Milk Stout with cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut and vanilla.

Ratings:

• Mark: Bomber
• Kevin: Bomber
• Justin: Growler

Beer #3: Wretched

Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12.2%
Flavor Text: Pecan, maple and coffee Imperial Stout

Ratings:

• Mark: Bomber
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Pint