New Brew Thursday: 'All Simcoe Everything' from Other Half

This past weekend I made it back to Bayberry Beer Hall in Providence. Now not only is this one of the best beer halls in the state due to their incredible tap/can list but they have amazing food and cans/growlers to go. As I was leaving I saw a few beers from Other Half that I was very intrigued with, one of them was ‘All Simcoe Everything.’

‘All Simcoe Everything’ pours into the glass an almost neon-yellow color with a thick white head. it has notes of tropical pineapple and mango that blend together into a nice sweetness at the end. The taste is fantastic. Coating the entire palate with a thick and luxurious mouthfeel it hit you with an initial juiciness that effortlessly transitions into a slight bitterness that starts at the back of the tongue and lingers ever-so-slightly. Coming in at an impressive 8.5% abv it is not overly boozy and it will not start to hit you until you’ve realized the glass is nearly empty. ‘All Simcoe Everything’ is another fantastic Imperial IPA from Other Half so if you like IPA and Simcoe hops you’ll love this one.

New Brew Thursday: 'DDH Green City' from Other Half

There are moments in history when time stops and you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing. Japan surrendering World War II, man landing on the moon, and when it was announced that Other Half would start distributing beer in Rhode Island. Jokes aside, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and saw that several local liquor stores would start stocking this titan of craft beer and I was ecstatic. I was lucky enough to trade for some Other Half last year and it lived up to the ridiculously high expectations that I had. Now that I have a steady supply of Other Half I am filled with joy as tonight’s entry ‘DDH Green City’ has been on the wish list for a LONG time.

‘DDH Green City’ pours into the glass a hazy light yellow with a small white head. It has subtle sweet notes of orange with a small hint of pine that perfectly showcases its hop profile. This IPA with Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe hops is incredibly well balanced both on the nose and on the tongue. The flavor is fantastic. The sweetness of the Simcoe gives way to the piney bitterness of the Centennial with the Citra bridging the gap in between. Clocking in at 7% ABV it is very crushable up front but just boozy enough on the back end to remind you to slow down a bit. However, with that initial sweetness from the Simcoe, you won’t want to. This is a highly recommended beer from one of the best breweries in the country. Definitely pick some up if you are able to.