While sampling libations from Lithology Brewing Co. our intrepid hosts discuss powerful Vanilla, what rocks have in common with beer and how Nordic and large Justin is.

Lithology Brewing Co.

Main St A, Farmingdale, NY 11735
http://www.lithologybrewing.com

Beer #1: Brown Ale

Style: Brown Ale
ABV: 4.9%
IBU: 29.3
Flavor Text: “This malty full flavor English Brown Ale is an homage to the traditional English style. Chocolate, caramel, nutty and toasty notes come from the Chocolate, Marris Otter and Victory malts. Three distinct hop additions gives the Lithology Brown Ale a balanced profile without over complicating the taste.”

Note: Silver medal winner at 2016 New York International Craft Beer Competition.

Ratings:

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

Beer #2: LI Detector Double I.P.A.

Style: Double IPA
ABV: 7.65%
IBU: 26.19
Flavor Text: “Our double IPA uses a curated blend of Chinook, Nelson Sauvin and Palisade hops which impart a fresh floral taste, with notes of the Sauvignon grape. Roasted caramel malts add to this beer’s full body and rich mouth feel.”

Ratings:

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

Beer #3: Rock Hammer Vanilla Porter

Style: Porter
ABV: 6%
IBU: 30.9
Flavor Text: “The subtle hints of chocolate and coffee that come from our inclusion of dark roasted chocolate and black bittering malts are hard to resist.  A touch of  real vanilla bean rounds out the bouquet. This brew is a testament to the beer we produce. The Rock Hammer Vanilla Porter will chip away at your dark beer phobias and melt your taste buds while doing so.“

Ratings:

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