Hazed and Infused..A Perfect Episcopalian Beer

Hazed and Infused Dry Hopped Ale

American Pale Ale

ABV: 4.85%

Boulder Beer Company

Boulder, Colorado

http://www.boulderbeer.com/

"Hazed and Infused is "hazed" in it's natural, unfiltered state, and "infused"--dry hopped with Crystal and Centennial hops--during fermentation for a big, bold taste. Originally, a one keg brew for our pub, its popularity has soared and is now available in 20 states."--Boulder Beer website.

There is a lot to like about the beers of the Boulder Beer Company. Hazed and Infused" is certainly one of them.

Appearance--nice, tight off white head above a very inviting reddish orange brew. I poured this from a 12 ounce bottle into my pint glass and it was a little cloudy.

Smell--hops....wonderful earthy hops, but not a stomp your nose out hoppy smell that other brews can pop you with.

Taste--If you are expecting to get swarmed by a hop monster, this is NOT the beer for you. Hazed and Infused is a dry hopped brew so its hoppy flavor is more subdued. It is artfully blended with a very nice grapefruity/citrus taste that really steps forward just after you swallow. The hoppy bitterness picks at your tongue, but it isn't distracting. This beer feels really good in your mouth.

Overall--My mother used to say Episcopalians believed in "everything in moderation." Well, Hazed and Infused from Colorado's first microbrewery is the perfect Episcopalian brew. You have your hops and your citrus and all the makings of a great American Pale Ale, but it is blended so well that Hazed and Infused is a brew of moderation. Nothing here that will explode you out the door.

Bottom line....I could make an afternoon out of drinking this beer (and, at 4.85% ABV, maybe an evening out of it, too.)