534. Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Decorah, IA) - Radiant Haze

“Mellow out as you bask in the Radiant Haze of Citra, Mosaic and Strata hops. Open your third eye and follow this hazy IPA on a tropical trip with notes of orange and mango. Brewed in collaboration with Radiant Beer Company.”

Very strong pine flavor up front, with a resiny finish and some tropical and stone fruit on the back end as it warms up. It’s the kind of IPA that everybody making IPAs today is shooting for, and also the kind of beer that people who don’t like IPAs will point at and say, “See? This is what I’m talking about. It’s a hot fucking mess.” And it is. But I love IPAs, and this is as IPA as it gets. Stoney’s charges too much for most of the Toppling Goliath stuff they sell, but this was just $13.99 for a four-pack of tallboys. Totally worth it. These cats are making some of the best IPAs going.