507. Bare Hands Brewery (Granger, IN) - Thai.P.A.

“Thai.P.A., an experimental IPA brewed with thai [sic] spices has been in high demand since it’s [sic] masterful creation in 2010. We added thai [sic] palm-sugar, lemon grass [sic], kaffir lime leaf, and galangal (thai [sic] ginger) late in the boil to create a citrusy ale with a spiced finish. Thai spices mingle with Columbus and Cascade Hops to create a unique balance. American 2-row barley and crystal malts combine for a crisp, dry finish.”

I don’t remember where I had this for the first time—it was either from a can I got at Parti-Pak, or on tap while waiting for takeout at Thaitanium on Mass Ave. Wherever it was, I loved it. The lemongrass and galangal were subtle but evident up front, and that was enough to make it lovely. (I don’t recall much else about the first one I tried.) The one I had today was also good, but less impressive. I didn’t get lemongrass up front this time—but it did creep up there on the back end. No galangal, and nothing else of note, so definitely not the experience I had the first time. But not bad at all.