Evolution Sprung

When I stopped by the Kite & Key on Monday, I knew I wanted a beer that was pretty Spring-like considering it was the first nice day, in like, forever. Surprisingly, there was the perfect beer on the menu, Evolution Sprung. It's a blonde made with honey, hibiscus, and chamomile. Plus, the name is almost Spring! Perfect right?

Tea like nose almost definitely from the chamomile in it. Definitely interesting. Body started sweet and juicy and ended dry with some notes of bread and slightly herbal. On a warm day, trying to appreciate the spring, this was pretty good. It won't blow you away but it's tasty and that's what is really important. The chamomile and hibiscus make it pretty unique though I imagine some people will think they're too strong. Can't please everyone with unique flavors so whatever.

Evolution Lot Three

I had Evolution Lot Six a while ago at Capone's and really enjoyed it. So when I saw Lot Three on tap at Kite & Key I figured I'd give it a try and see how Evolution does with regular IPAs.

Pleasant citrusy, grapefruit nose. Not strong, but noticeable. Bitter up front then a little sweetness and caramel appeared in the middle. Not strongly sweet, but present. There was a little breadiness hiding in there too. Bitter aftertaste and somewhat lingering. Decent enough though I found the breadiness slightly odd in an IPA. I liked the Lot Six a little better I'll admit but this was pretty good.

Wing & Beer at Capone's

It's been a long time since Jo and I visited Capone's and with 25 cent wings and an early Eagles football game, we knew Sunday would be a good time. After a bunch of terrible traffic on 76 (surprise suprise), we arrived and grabbed seats at the bar. A few people were already there, but there was still plenty of space even just a few minutes before the game. After looking through the draft list, I decided to just get some full glasses instead of my usual flight. I went with the new Neshaminy Creek Leon S'Mores Imperial Stout to start things off.