483. Moody Tongue Brewing Company (Chicgo, IL) - Sliced Nectarine IPA

“The inspiration for the Sliced Nectarine IPA came in the form of a summer farmers market and the abundance of fresh fruits and produce. The resulting IPA showcases a bright tropical aroma of stone fruits that balances the grapefruit acidity of the Chinook hops. The beer’s crisp profile refreshes and delights taste-buds and craves pairings such as slow-roasted pork shoulder or a slice of warm peach pie.”

I’m a sucker for nectarine, so when I saw this on the tap list at a place called Harbor & Hops near the hotel where we stayed in Jeffersonville the last couple of days, I was sure I would try it if we wound up there. Alas, both the beer and the restaurant were disappointing. The beer is very light and smooth, with maybe a faint nectarine flavor up front and more of a general stone fruit character on the back end. I didn’t read the description until just now, but I would not have guessed that it had any kind of grapefruit flavor. Most of the beers at the restaurant were overpriced, but this one, at $9 for a pint, was especially so. Fortunately, both the beer and restaurant choices were better on day two. You shall hear.