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No beer is perfect. No matter how enthusiastically, fanboy-like it’s devotees may become, it’s just not possible. That said, Karl Strauss’ Tower 20 IIPA — a double IPA weighing in at 9.5% ABV and 100 IBU — just about got a perfect score from the Russian judges, and me. This prototypical West Coast brew (part [...]
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I was lucky enough to get a sample of Big Barrel Double IPA, Karl Strauss’ first foray into big bottles, the other week. This double IPA uses New Zealand’s Nelson Sauvin hops which are supposed to give it an “…intense tropical fruit... Read Post

Here’s a sneak peak of Karl Strauss Brewing’s annual holiday brew: Mouette à Trois – Holiday Fruitcake Ale: 8.5% ABV – 35 SRM – 10 IBU Label Copy: Mouette à Trois est la meilleure bière que vous avez jamais goûté ou notre nom n’est ... Read Post

Hop Heads rejoice! There’s a new IPA in town. Karl Strauss Brewing is excited to introduce Tower 10 IPA—a bold, flavorful American-style IPA and the latest addition to their core lineup. San Diego is well known for their IPA’s, and ... Read Post