naked brewing company – Drink a Beer and Play a Game https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:43:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Escape the Ordinary Review https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/escape-the-ordinary-review/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:43:19 +0000 https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?p=2996 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.

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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.

]]> Thank Frank IPA Review https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/thank-frank-ipa-review/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:08:02 +0000 https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?p=2938 The Thank Frank IPA is the west coast IPA of Naked Brewing. You cannot walk into any brewery and not expect one of these hoppy styles, but luckily this is not 1 of 20 different IPAs on tap. This beer serves the purpose of satisfying the IPA hunter and allowing them to feel comfortable in a new setting. Dedicated to one of the Naked Brewing Companies most loyal customers, Frank is a member of the Local 420 and has helped fixed an array of items around the brewery,

Background: From the can. “Frank is our fixer. Frank likes beer. We brewed a beer to Thank Frank. West Coast-style IPA hopped with Citra & Amarillo. Easy. Uncomplicated. Gets the Job Done.”

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Appearance: The can is simple yet catchy. With the Local Union 420 hat in green off setting the zebra themed spiral pattern the art catch’s your eye. The pours semi-hazy with a golden yellow hue and a light off white semi foamy head. The lacing sticks around till the end of the glass.

Aroma: The aroma is typical of most West Coast IPAs. Hop heavy with a nice dose of citrus and pine.

Taste: The taste is hoppy, with a little bit of pine and has alot of grapefruit. If you have had alot of West Coast IPAs before then you will know what to expect.

Experience: Like most west coast IPAs you can expect a decent amount of bitterness, but the good news is this is not one of those beers that taste like you are licking straight pine. Thank Frank has a medium body with a drying aftertaste that goes down fairly easy. I like that the bitterness fades quickly which allows you to drink 2-3 in one sitting without any issue.

Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I decided to go with Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. The return of Frank West was needed as he is the original mass zombie horde killer. So what better way to say Thank Frank than by playing as one of the most iconic in video game history.

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.

]]> The Power Hour Podcast Episode 92 – Special Guest Hannah Gohde Head Brewer of Naked Brewing Company https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/podcast/the-power-hour-podcast-episode-92-special-guest-hannah-gohde-head-brewer-of-naked-brewing-company/ https://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/podcast/the-power-hour-podcast-episode-92-special-guest-hannah-gohde-head-brewer-of-naked-brewing-company/#respond Wed, 02 Dec 2020 19:58:08 +0000 http://www.drinkabeerandplayagame.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2142 Welcome to Episode 92 of the Power Hour Podcast. In this episode Brian and Jim are joined by Hannah Gohde the head brewer of the Naked Brewing Company.

  • What we are drinking
  • Intro – Background on how Hannah got into brewing
  • Generally talking about brewing during Covid.
  • The connection of brewing and can art and the input the head brewer has
  • The legal side of brewing, we have noticed a lot of issues with beer names throughout the craft beer scene
  • The Stone brewing situation, your thoughts
  • Any specific breweries you are looking to collaborate with
  • The rise of Hazy IPAs and what the next big beer type may be? Also milkshake IPA
  • Your guilty pleasure beers, ones that may get you in trouble for admitting you like
  • Your first time trying a craft beer and first drunk experience
  • Biggest struggles in trying to create a new beer
  • What does the future of brewing look like to you

Be sure to follow Naked Brewing and Hannah in the links below.

  • Website: https://nakedbrewingcompany.com/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nakedbrewbristol
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedbrewing/
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