Blackstone is a brewery out of Tennessee and I picked up a lot of their common offerings while I was vacationing through Tennessee in November. There was a highly regarded store in Nashville where I got my wares. I thought I'd pick up some of the local stuff that I can't find here in the NC triangle area (granted, it wouldn't surprise me if they're out this way..there's only so many stores I frequent).
I poured the contents into a coca-cola glass (looks like a pint glass and it can carry all 12 oz, so it's good enough for me). Honey colored throughout, with less than a finger of white head. Little retention, but some minor tracing. Hops definitely evident in the nose, along with some citrus and grassy notes. When I saw APA, I was thinking something close to IPA. It's definitely a little different. Tasting this brew, I can detect lemon/grapefruit, some grassy notes as well. Thin bodied, but kind of chewy as well. Lingering bitter aftertaste, which I'm not exactly a fan of, but I'm getting the hang of it. Could probably use a little more carbonation. It's not a bad beer, but considering the style and my growing adjustment to it, it's hard to give it a quality score.
Grade: C
Price Paid: $1.89 (12 oz bottle)
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