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.”
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.
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