HIGH BOY
Sometimes when A is headed to the grocery store, I’ll holler,
“Can you grab me a pack of tall boys? Anything will do.”
And she always COMES. IN. CLUTCH.
This week’s brew is the High Boy from Independence Brewing Company. It’s a charming can design, with a combination of my favorite colors. I got to enjoy this on a chill Friday night with friends over good conversation and Bananagrams.
Let’s dive in.
Beer name: High Boy
Brewery, city and country of origin: Independence Brewing Company in Austin, TX
Year created: 2004
ABV: 9% (WOO! Das a doozy.)
Cost: $10 for a 4-pack
Taste: This double IPA smells like a dank IPA but drinks really smoothly like a lager. My buddy Kea took a sip and promptly concluded that “This tastes like expensive dirt.” That was a little harsh but let’s be fair. Usually IPAs are really pungent and leave you with a wince and a dry mouth. This one doesn’t! My thought? Maybe the citrus cuts through the bitter and leaves you thirsty for more.
How do I feel: Set the scene: It’s a chill night in the house and the only illumination I have in the living room are sparkly fairy lights. A candle is lit. Soft pop is floating from the Google Home. Chill homies are chillin’ playing board games. This beer is a fingertip-kissing icing on the cake. I am pleased. Also, there’s nothing more satisfying than popping off the first beer of a pack and cracking it open with endless possibilities as to what it may taste like. That is the beauty of this blog.
When to drink a High Boy: The High Boy is a fun beer meant to be shared. After enjoying the first can, I took the rest of the pack to work for our Friday Beer Day. My buddy Slade and I alternate providing brews for our team (mostly each other) that we crack open after 4pM. The can art and good vibes radiating from a Tangerine tall boy is solid to share with friends.
Overall rating: 9/10. Highly pleased with this brew. Would snack upon them again. It’s a local artistic compliment to the Austin beer scene. I’ll be coming back for this one sometime soon.
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Cheers,
Erin
