46/100) Zipline 2

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Coppper ALT, Kolsch, Black IPA, Chocolate Double Stout

I noticed that Lincoln's Zipline has been popping out a line of "Limited Series" beers, and from what I hear they even did an expansion recently. They're growing, and I think that's awesome.


Copper ALT) What makes an Alt a copper Alt is not the addition of cuprum, element Cu. Instead, the merging of lager and ale aspects gives it an amber hue and a taste profile outside the norm. The start was like an Ale and then headed off into a different set of flavors that confused me. The middle and finish were flavorful, with a bit brown-ale esque maltiness, and yet overall it was just enough light enough to be pleasant. ☆☆☆

Kölsch) Perhaps the closest thing you can get to a real Kölsch outside of Germany. I know, I know, that's a dangerous thing to say, but now you'll have to try it to prove me wrong. The light initial lead into a peppery middle with just enough of a floral, sweet touch. It was very easy to drink. I can't wait to enjoy this on a hot summer day. ☆☆☆☆

Black IPA) As my friend said, "They nailed this one." This dark semi-rich beer leads into a piney finish. The subtle transition between the two halves occurs right near the middle. I've had other Black IPAs where the middle is muddled and you get odd chocolatey overtones mixed in with the hopped finish. That confused middle made them not pleasant, but this one was well done. ☆☆☆☆

Chocolate Double Stout) When I hear "double" or "imperial" stout, I get very excited because the beer that follows is usually very rich and heavy. This one sadly wasn't. The middle to finish had strong roasted flavors and the finish was a bit harsh. Despite being in the aroma slightly, the chocolate flavors hid in the backdrop and underwhelmed. Overall, I didn't dislike it, I just know that there are about a dozen other beers of the same class I'd rather have. ☆☆☆