MOSES LAKE TAPROOM – MOSES LAKE, WA
While in Moses Lake, Hoppy was able to make a few visits to the Moses Lake Taproom. They opened in March of this year in the former home of Squirrel Fight Artisan Brewery. While having only 12 taps, they offer a varied selection of craft beers with an emphasis on breweries from the region. The business is locally owned and operated by a family that is knowledgeable on beer styles and breweries and thus able to offer reliable recommendations. They are community oriented and offer friendly, excellent service.
Beers that Hoppy enjoyed during his visits included the following:
Georgetown Brewing Fresh Hop Bodhizafa IPA (Seattle, WA) – described as using their base recipe for Bodhizafa IPA and adding an additional 1,800 lbs. of fresh Mosaic hops from Double R Ranch to give this beer an extra fresh kick that can only come from fresh hop goodness. 6.9% ABV.
Lumberbeard Brewing What Once Was Imperial IPA (Spokane, WA) – described as reminding you of the IPAs that you first fell in love with, but with a fruitier punch and a cleaner mouthfeel. 8.3% ABV.
Bellwether Brewing It’s Pumpkin Saison (Spokane, WA) – 9.4% ABV
Varietal Beer Sup Cuz New England IPA (Sunnyside, WA) – described as a collaboration with Loza Farms. A hazy IPA brewed with Amarillo, Comet and Citra hops. 6.7% ABV
Two Beers Brewing Wonderland Trail IPA (Seattle, WA) – described as complemented by 2-Row Vienna and Munich malts while featuring a seamless blend of Washington-grown Amarillo, Citra, Mosaic and Cascade hops, you’ll notice a slightly sweet aroma of tangerine that is followed by a wave of citrus and passion fruit. 7.1% ABV, 84 IBU.
Monkless Belgian Ales The Trinity Belgian Tripel (Bend, OR) – described as having a soft malt character with a slightly spicy hop influence and moderate bitterness. The finish is peppery due to the clove-like phenols produced by the yeast. Mild esters reminiscent of pineapple and tropical fruit can be detected. 8.1% ABV, 36 IBU.
YaYa Brewing Barrel-Aged Fireside Imperial Stout (Spokane Valley, WA) – described as a chocolate milk stout barrel-aged in triticale barrels for nearly one year. 8.5% ABV, 25 IBU.
Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA (Kihei, HI) – described as an American dry-hopped IPA is bursting with tropical citrus hops. 6.8%, 70 IBU.
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