When I saw that Escape the Ordinary is a beer inspired by a famous Caribbean cocktail I though that this will probably turn out very bad. However, after one sip my mind was changed. I am not a huge juice cocktail person, unless I am at the beach, but I really enjoy this one. Inspired by the Piña colada, brewed with pineapple, coconut, orange , nutmeg and milk sugar this is a cocktail in a can, with a bit of a sour twist.
Background: When speaking with head brewer Hannah Godhe she described this as a first in a series of beers meant to replicate famous mixed drinks.
Appearance: The can artwork is fun with what looks like a grumpy cat celebrating 11 years of Naked Brewing. The backdrop reminds me of a donut with sprinkles and they even made the bottom branding into the outline of a cat.
Aroma: The aroma will make you believe you are about to have a cocktail. The coconut, pineapple and orange take center stage. It is very strong, even for those of us with allergies. It smells delicious.
Taste: The taste is everything advertised. Coconut, pineapple, orange and milk sugar. It truly tastes like a Piña colada with just a bit of sourness at the end. I really enjoyed the flavors even though its not what I typically expect from a beer, and that’s a good thing.
Experience: The beer has a thin body with a semi tart finish. After 1 can the sugar is noticeable on the lips, but it is definitely not too sweet. Although the beer goes down easy after one you may only be able to drink another can or so, as the citrus and sour builds up.
Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Super Adventure Island (SNES). The island setting and the over the top fun graphics are a perfect pairing for such a unique beer. If you have never tried this game then you should give it a play.
Thanks for reading the review and if you would like to learn more about the Naked Brewing Company you can click on their link here.