109

To take the sting out of the Boston Bruins' loss last night, we watched the UCLA Bruins win the College World Series tonight for NCAA Championship #109 and their first ever in baseball! Go Bruins all around! It was 97 today with ridiculous humidity - definitely the hottest day of the season. Everyone in our group was leaning toward IPAs because of it, and I was no exception.

Beer: Harpoon Leviathan - Imperial IPA
ABV: 10.00%
Home: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Slogan: "Love beer. Love life."

Fans of hops, this beer is for you! The powerful bitter hoppiness is the defining characteristic of the Leviathan, but I found it easier to drink than the Arrogant Bastard (probably due to the fact that it wasn't in a 22 oz bottle). Not bad for a double IPA, not bad at all.

Beer: Allagash White
ABV: 5.00%
Home: Portland, Maine, USA

Here's a beer that I've had numerous times, but never really tried to describe in words. The Allagash White is a standard Belgian wheat beer, but not really anything special. Maybe it's because wheat beers aren't my go-to anyway. Pours a cloudy, pale golden. Light, crisp, citrusy, with a little spice.

Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
ABV: 5.60%
Home: Chico, California, USA

The Sierra Nevada Pale Ale has its own distinct tart, herbal flavor. It's been a while since I've had one of these, but I remember it being much harder to get through. Now it's kid's play in comparison to the Arrogant Bastard, 90 minute, etc.