21A is a relative newcomer to Georgia, but over the past six months or so I've picked up locally Back in Black, Brew Free or Die and Watermelon Wheat. This past weekend I found a 4-pack of Hop Crisis and thought I'd give it a go. While the other three have been good, Hop Crisis blew me away. It's huge, clean, intensly hoppy in both aroma and bitterness. It's very light in color and in maltiness, but I think the oak brings a balancing mouthfeel. I was skeptical about an oaked IIPA, but in this case, it actually brings a balance to the beer and plays nicely with the hops. The beer is also one of the freshest hoppy beers I've ever had packaged. The cans are obviously working. My only complaint is that it is almost too drinkable and as a result, my head is pounding this morning.
Well done Sully.
