472. Indiana City Brewing Co. (Indianapolis, IN) - Simcoe, Yo! Hazy Pale Ale

“Juicy, hazy pale ale, whirlpool and double dry hopped exclusively with Simcoe hops for big citrus, grapefruit, earthy hop flavor and aroma.”

I never get Indiana City beer anymore, and I kinda hate that; but then again, I ain’t made out of money, and their stuff was a touch pricey even before the world shit the bed. But god-fucking-damn can these cats drop an IPA. This one has got all kinds of shit going on, from melon up front when it’s cold, to stone fruit on the back end and a wee little bit of a citrus shine as it warms up. Those flavors get mixed up a little bit as it gets warmer, but it remains quite lovely—maybe even a little mysterious. It’s also got a fairly low ABV for a pale at 5.5%. They were making some of the best beer in Indianapolis before the world shit the bed, and now that the much-missed Central State Brewing is gone, they are definitely best in class when it comes to IPAs.