Beer Review - Acadia Fog Hazy IPA

"Acadia Fog Hazy IPA"

When I visit the Polite Pig, my beer selection is always on my mind. I have to admit, I make the decision late, as I typically grab the seasonal, so I’ve not spent a lot of time yet with Ravenous Pig core beers. But on an evening with out-of-town friends, I found myself not in the mood for the seasonal and for once grabbed one of the regulars.

“Acadia Fog Hazy IPA” is a 7% ABV, 26 IBU dark yellow juicy juicy-looking pint. I found it very soft and light with a low-key citrus touch. I found it it be very approachable, with it really reminding me of the lightness of “Gathering of Clouds.” With the 26 IBUs, it had no bitter bite. I almost wonder if “Acadia Fog Hazy IPA” is the base beer that is used as a starting recipe for the earlier sampled double hazy.

True confessions, I get real frustrated by tasters who go real deep on flavors.  When you see bourbon tastings that give off vanilla and tobacco, yeah that's not me.  Often with beer and IPAs they tell you have the differences between tangerines and oranges, which to me are not that different as tones in beer.  Now, I can tell the difference between oranges and grapefruit, and I like a grapefruit hazy a little bit more than an orangey one.  Is it possible that when I say light citrus, what I am really saying is tangerine?  All I know is this beer is not a grapefruit juice, which I would honestly prefer.  

I also considered the Porter, a preferred darker malty style for me. But the heat drove me away. The lightness of this Hazy was a nice, refreshing choice. But I would be cautious with the number you drink, as that 7% is sneaking in on you with its lighter flavor tones, convincing you that you’re not drinking a mid-level ABV brew.

Who Drinks This? Our guest is an IPA fan, and this is what she reached for. “Acadia Fog Hazy IPA” is likely one of the starting points for IPA fans who need smoked goodness. I’ll also argue that those who want to investigate Hazy IPAs would likely find this a good first sip.