Phantom Call by Strike Brewing Company

Hello and happy NFC and AFC Championship Games Day! Jack from The Intoxicated Review writing in on game day to take a break from football and talk about some beer! Today’s brew comes from Strike Brewing Company in San Jose, California. I chose Phantom Call, which is a hazy DIPA with milk sugar. I have had this one before and I think you’re gonna like it, so here’s my review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

8.3%

THE SHEET:

Hops: Zappa

THE POUR:

Well…as the beer’s name states…it’s hazy in appearance and completely opaque. The beer is a darker golden color and has a head that forms at one inch.

THE AROMA:

There is kind of a lot going on with this beer, so bare with me. Hop-forward for sure. There is a mild hop aroma that shows up first, followed up by a plethora of other aromas. I can smell vanilla, passion fruit and another fruit that I can’t identify.

THE FLAVOR:

Right away there is a super mild bitterness, which is quickly swept away by the sweet and creamy flavors of the milk sugar. Right after that is the mixture of vanilla and passion fruit. On the back end the beer has a crisp, yet smooth finish with a lingering mango flavor (the other fruit smell I couldn’t place).

THE BODY:

I find that the milk sugar makes this beer very drinkable. I rate the body of this beer at medium.

OVERALL:

Friends, this is a very tasty beer! I found it to be easy to drink with tons of new flavor profiles. That Zappa hops is really something! I highly recommend this beer!

Well friends, I gotta run, but thank you very much for reading today and everyday! See you on the next one.

Jack

Strike Brewing Company Hazy New Year Hazy IPA

Hello readersreaders and welcome back to The Intoxicated Review! Jack writing in today to talk about some local San Jose beer. Today’s beer comes from Strike Brewing Company and is called Hazy New Year. Hazy New Year is a quite Hazy IPA, which I will talk about later. My brother brought me a sample of this beer while he was at the brewery and he says this is a good one. I’ve never had it, but let’s give it a try.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

7%

THE POUR:

Hazy New Year has a darker golden color, actually it is almost orange. This beer also has a quite healthy head that forms at an inch and five eighths…crazy.

THE AROMA:

Right away when I take a whiff, I can smell hops, citrus, and some other fruity smells. It smells delicious and I can’t wait to taste it.

THE FLAVOR:

To start off, this beer is quite smooth and has a mild bitterness to it. Up front there is a mild hop flavor. I can also taste citrus notes, some kind of berry flavor and some melon notes. All of these flavors mix together quite well for a tasty full-flavor. On the back end there is a smooth and slightly crispy finish with a lingering citrus and melon flavor.

THE BODY:

This is a hazy brew, but I found it pretty easy to drink. I rate the body at medium.

OVERALL:

Friends, this is a very tasty brew! I highly recommend this beer! I liked the flavor combinations the best. This is a limited release, so hurry out and get a sample.

Thank you very much for reading today and I’ll see you again soon!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company in collaboration with Drake’s Brewing Company Cosmik Debris Hazy DIPA

Hello everyone and Happy Hump Day! Jack from The Intoxicated Review writing to you today and according to my watch…

Today’s beer is a collaboration beer between Strike Brewing Company and Drake’s Brewing Company. Cosmik Debris is a brand new hazy DIPA. I was fortunate enough to get to taste this brand new beer when it first came out, but for some reason didn’t write about it ’till now. This beer is brewed using the Neo-Mexicanus varietal Zappa hops and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company and Drake’s Brewing Company

APV:

8.2%

THE SHEET:

Hops: Zappa

THE POUR:

Well, it looks like we have ourselves another glass of what looks like fruit juice. This hazy beer definitely lives up to its title. The beer is completely opaque and has a head that forms briefly at three eighths of an inch.

THE AROMA:

There is a quite juicy aroma coming from this beer. I can smell citrus and tropical fruits. There is a hint of hop aromas, but it is very subtle.

THE FLAVOR:

This is a delicious beer! It is incredibly smooth and has tons of flavor. Up front I could taste citrus and tropical fruit juices with only a hint of hops. On the back end there is a smooth and juicy finish to this beer.

THE BODY:

Despite the opacity and fruit juice appearance, this beer is quite easy to drink. I, therefore, rate the body if this beer at medium heavy, but more towards the medium end.

OVERALL:

This is a delicious beer and I highly recommend it! With brewers like Strike and Drake’s at the helm, how could you go wrong?

Well friends, thank you for reading today and everyday. I’ll be back again soon with more beer!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company collaboration with Alpha Acid Brewing Company Five Layer Cake Birthday Cake Stout

Hello and Happy Hump Day! Jack from The Intoxicated Review writing today about a pretty special and brand new beer from the brewers at Strike Brewing Company and in collaboration with Alpha Acid Brewing Company. Today’s beer recognizes the fifth anniversary of Strike Brewing Company pouring beer in San Jose, California. Today’s beer is called Five Layer Cake and is a birthday cake stout. I’ve had this beer once before and found it quite tasty. Here’s the review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company in collaboration with Alpha Acid Brewing Company

APV:

9%

THE POUR:

Well, this beer has a very thick consistency. It is jet black and has a tan, creamy head that forms quite briefly at three sixteenths of an inch before it disappears entirely. This beer is particularly aromatic.

THE AROMA:

Did I mention aromatic? It smells like dessert in a can. Right away I can smell chocolate and cinnamon. Hidden away in there are vanilla and coffee notes, but primarily the chocolate and cinnamon. It really smells amazing!

THE FLAVOR:

This is a sweet, delicious, full-flavored beer. Right away I can taste the chocolate and cinnamon, but I also get notes of maple syrup. Yum! Towards the back end I can taste the vanilla and I can briefly taste the coffee. The beer has a lingering sweet flavor and a super smooth finish.

THE BODY:

This is totally a full-bodied brew. The beer, overall, has a thick consistency and, therefore, a heavy body.

OVERALL:

Friends, this is a delicious beer and I highly recommend it. I will say though, that this beer is quite heavy and very sweet. Personally, one and done. It does have tons of great flavor and I would definitely enjoy it poured over ice cream.

Thank you very much for reading today! See you again soon!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company Rained Out Wet Lager

Hello and Happy Thirty Thursday! Jack from The Intoxicated Review writing in today about a brand new beer from the brewers at Strike Brewing Company in San Jose, California. Today’s beer is their Rained Out, which is a Wet Hop Lager. I had the opportunity to taste this beer while at Strike last Sunday and I loved it. So, here’s the review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

5.5%

THE SHEET:

Hops: Mosaic

THE POUR:

Rained Out has a brilliant golden color and a head that forms at three sixteenths of an inch. The head will settle down to practically nothing except for a few wispy bubbles. The beer is mostly transparent and appears to be on the lighter side.

THE AROMA:

This beer has a malty and mildly hoppy aroma to it. To be honest I mostly smell the malts. I can also detect hints of tropical fruit flavors and pine.

THE FLAVOR:

This beer has no bitterness that I can taste, but there is a crispy and malty flavor up front. On the back end I can taste hints of fruit. The beer has a refreshing and smooth finish.

THE BODY:

Rained Out has an easily drinkable feel to it. I rate the body of this beer at light.

OVERALL:

Friends this was an amazing beer! I’m not a huge lager fan, but I am a fan of this one! Great flavor and easy to drink! I highly recommend that you get to the brewery and grab a sample.

Friends, thank you for reading today and everyday! I’ll return soon with more beer.

Jack

Samba Juice Catharina Sour Collaboration Beer Strike Brewing Company and Clandestine Brewing

Hello friends and Happy Friday! Jack from The Intoxicated Review welcoming you back to the blog as well as the weekend. Today’s beer is a collaboration beer between Strike Brewing Company and Clandestine Brewing both out of San Jose, California. Today’s beer is a kettle sour called Samba Juice. My brother was ranting and raving about this beer the other day, so i thought I’d finally give it a try. That being said…here’s my review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company and Clandestine Brewing

APV:

5.3%

THE POUR:

Samba Juice, despite having a wheat-heavy base, is particularly transparent. The head forms at three sixteenths of an inch before it quickly settles to all but a few wisps.

THE AROMA:

This beer has more of a fruity smell than a sour one. I can smell pineapple and guava right away. It smells delicious.

THE FLAVOR:

This beer has an amazing flavor. I was expecting it to be more sour, but this was quite a nice surprise. Up front are the mild sour notes followed immediately by the delicious mixture of pineapple and guava. The back end has a quite refreshing finish to it.

THE BODY:

This beer has an easy to drink feel to it. I rate the body of this beer at medium light, but more towards the light.

OVERALL:

Friends, this is a delicious beer! I highly recommend it! This beer did make my tastebuds dance!

Well friends, that’s all the time I have today. I have another important hockey game to spectate. GO SHARKS! Tanks for reading and see you again soon!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company Nor Cal Kölsch with Açaí Berries

Hello and welcome back to The Intoxicated Review! Jack writing in today to talk about the latest and greatest version of the Nor Cal Kölsch by Strike Brewing Company. This version of their year-round brew is brewed with Açaí berries. I had the pleasure of getting a sample of this delight on Saturday. I found it to be a delicious new recipe and had to tell you about it. Here’s the review!

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

5.2%

THE POUR:

Nor Cal Kölsch has a bright golden color and has a head that forms at three sixteenths of an inch before it quickly settles to a wispy one sixteenth of an inch. While I was pouring this beer I caught a whiff of th Açaí berries.

THE AROMA:

This beer has a deliciously amazing aroma! Right away I can smell the Açaí berries. I can also detect a floral aroma.

THE FLAVOR:

This beer is incredibly smooth and easy to drink! Right away you can taste the delicious Açaí berries. On the back end there is a super clean finish.

THE BODY:

I rate the body of this beer at medium light to light due to its ease of consumption.

OVERALL:

Friends, I love this new version of this beer. I highly recommend it! It hasn’t been canned or bottled yet, so you’ll have to go to the brewery to get a sample.

Thank you as always for reading! See you again soon!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company 7th Inning Stretch Hazy DIPA

Hello and welcome back to The Intoxicated Review! Jack writing in today! Hope everyone’s weekend went well! Today’s review will focus on a new limited release beer from Strike Brewing Company out of San Jose, California. The beer is their 7th Inning Stretch Hazy DIPA. I tried this beer a few days ago and thought I’d tell you all about it. Here’s the review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

8.5%

THE SHEET:

Hops: Motueka, Ekuanot, and Amarillo.

THE POUR:

Well as you would imagine this beer has a hazy appearance. The beer itself is a dark golden color and has a head that forms at three sixteenths of an inch, very briefly I might add, before it disappears completely.

THE AROMA:

This is the first hazy DIPA I’ve ever tasted that has a sweet smell. It has a juicy fruit smell to it. I can smell a melon aroma as well as a pineapple aroma. I can also detect a citrus aroma, but more like a lime juice smell.

THE FLAVOR:

This is an incredibly smooth and tasty brew! There is a mild bitterness to it as well. I so not detect any hoppy flavors at all. I do, however, taste some delicious fruit flavors. Up front I can taste the pineapple and the melon. On the back end is where the citrusy lime flavor shows up. The beer has a smooth and refreshing finish to it.

THE BODY:

This beer is incredibly easy to drink and therefore dangerous at 8.5%. I rate the body of this beer at medium.

OVERALL:

Having had this beer once before and then having it again today gave me a greater appreciation for this beer. I wasn’t too sure about it before, but now I’m sold! This is a great beer and I recommend getting a sample before it’s gone!

Friends, as always, thank you very much for continuing to read! I look forward to seeing you back here again!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company Run Like Haze Hazy IPA with Milk Sugar

Hello and welcome back to The Intoxicated Review! Jack writing in on this Tuesday to tell you all about Run Like Haze Hazy IPA with Milk Sugar by Strike Brewing Company in San Jose, California. As you probably guessed, this beer has lactose in it. This beer is quite tasty if I do say so myself. Unfortunately it is a limited release, but here’s the review anyway.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

6.9%

THE SHEET:

Hops: Idaho 7, Citra, and Amarillo.

THE POUR:

Run Like Hazy has a quite hazy appearance and a quite dark gold color to it. The head forms around one half inch, but will settle to around one eighth of an inch.

THE AROMA:

This brew has a delicious smelling aroma. Up front I can smell citrus and subtle hop notes. Lastly, I can smell some fruit juice notes.

THE FLAVOR:

This is an incredibly smooth and easy to drink brew. Furthermore, because of the lactose, I found this beer to be sweet as well. Up front there is a milky smooth subtle hop flavor, which is followed up by some quite delicious fruit juice flavors. I can taste peach, mango, and citrus. The beer has a clean and refreshing finish to it.

THE BODY:

Despite the hazy characteristics this beer is quite easy to drink. I would rate the body at medium.

OVERALL:

Friends, this is an amazing beer! I am quite impressed with it and highly recommend it! Unfortunately this is a limited release, so hurry out and get some before it’s all gone.

Thank you very much for reading today and everyday!

Jack

Strike Brewing Company Nor Cal California Kölsch

Good Afternoon everyone! Welcome back to The Intoxicated Review! Jack tuning in today to tell you all about a brand new beer from Strike Brewing Company in San Jose, California. Today’s brand new beer is their Nor Cal California Kölsch. This is a brand new addition to their year-round menu and it’s quite amazing. Here’s the review.

BREWERY:

Strike Brewing Company

APV:

5.2%

THE POUR:

This beer has a brilliant light gold color and a head that forms at three eighths of an inch before it quickly disappears.

THE AROMA:

At first sniff I was able to detect a malty and fruity smell coming from it. The aromas are rather subtle and quite inviting.

THE TASTE:

This is a deliciously light and easy to drink beer. Up front there is a malty, crisp feel to it. I can taste fruit notes up front as well. On the back end the fruit notes linger and the beer has a smooth and refreshing finish to it.

THE BODY:

As I mentioned earlier this beer has an easy to drink and refreshing feel to it. I would rate the body at light.

OVERALL:

Friends, I was quite impressed with this beer! Nice and light also easy to drink. Great for a warm summer day! I highly recommend this beer!

Readers, thank you as always for reading today! I’ll be back again soon!

Jack