It's All About the Beer, Buddy

G'day everyone, and thanks for coming back to the blog!

Sorry about the delay in the blogs, but it may very well be a Mercury retrograde as everything I touch, electronically goes the way of the fishes lately. But let's get back into the beer, and how much we love it. Today, I'm investigating a wonderful beer, and a cousin to a previous review. 

Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you...

#3 BrewDog Brewery

ELVIS JUICE

Grapefruit Infused IPA

Alc.Vol 6.5%

So, another BrewDog infusion has past by my palate, and this one has an unusual name, and an very spritely taste.

Elvis Juice..?

I'm talking about the Elvis Juice. I don't know if Elvis Presley actually LIKE Grapefruit, but he probably should have had more than he did. But maybe it is for Elvis Costello? The colour of the beer is almost a pure amber, and put up to the light, it's orange. Low fizz, which is good.

When I pop the cap, straight away, the aroma comes out of the bottle, full of grapefruit aroma. The colour is quite orange/amber, and the taste is full of that citrusy grapefruit flavour. 

I had a good swig of this, and it was almost offensive. There was just a tad too much citrus. I'm saying this, as I absolutely love citrus in my beers, but I have a feeling that not everyone is like me, and would prefer a lager or an ale over a radler or a citrus infused lager. But me being me, I like this beer. I do like the overtones of grapefruit. I am being biased of course

The Cap

And as it went, I was having a fish pie and salad for dinner, that has filled me up (especially with hot apple pie and custard for desserts! YUM!) and the Elvis Juice complimented it very very well, which really isn't surprising, because of the common mix of fish and lemon or lime and even at some times orange. I'm pretty sure someone out there has had fish on the BBQ with grapefruit. And if no-one has, I think it's about time to, and then grab this beer to compliment the fact.

On the bottle - BrewDog brew uncompromising and irreverent beer. (!) So the brewers are asking to ditch the mainstream and try one of their different beers which is "a mad last-ditch stand to create a beer that actually tastes of something"... My oh my...

But I like it. Not for everyone, but I do like it. 

Sight - 7.5 - I like orange, and there is not that much fizz, so that's a bonus for me, plus it's an Elvis

Smell - 7 - I like the citrusy aroma, but it may offend others

Taste - 6.5 - only because not everyone will like this infused bombshell

Emptied...

Feel - 7 - the swig was a great swig. I do like it. Not too watery and not too thick

Aftertaste - 7 - nice bitter aftertaste that goes well with the grapefruit

Pleasure - 6 - like it. But not as much as I thought I would

Ability - 6 - Would be a great seller in the hotter climates and would advise people to give it a go

Encore - 6 - I honestly don't think I could have too many of these. 

Reputable - 6 - Not yet well known.

Purchase - 5 - Haven't ever seen it before. I'm not sure I'd be out there buying it again, but would advise others to try it

Out of 10 I'll be giving it - a 6.5 out of 10

This is a great shot at an infusion beer, with an admirable shot at getting grapefruit in a solid IPA. But, honestly, this is not for everyone. But it is great with seafood, and great on a scorching hot day. To have a look, visit Brewdog.com.

Until next beer.

Cheers! And drink on!

Beer Bud