Dan opens Gondola Session, a Session IPA from Common Roots Brewing Company, as his eighth beer from the NYS Craft Beer Box.

Common Roots Brewing Company Gondola Session

STYLE: Session IPAABV: 5.2%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16-Ounce cans, Draft (Seasonal)Stats above taken from the brewery’s can, website, and Untappd.

Appearance

Light and golden in appearance with a centimeter or so tall head.

Aroma

Orange leading off with a hint of tropicality behind it a la guava and under ripe pineapple and a hint of resin.

Taste

Citrus led the nose, but tropicality hits harder on the palate with the guava coming in spades followed by citrus notes and the finish with a hint of guanabana.

Mouthfeel

Pinch of dryness helps the weight from the mouthfeel, which is great for a session beer.

Overall

I would knock back a great many of these at the beach or similar venues for sure. Pairing-wise, lighter preparations of wings or fish (Mahi-Mahi) tacos that would meld with the tropical and citrus notes would probably sing.

Cheers and remember:

Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.

All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers