Warning it is a big brew, but if you love a strong IPA with a ton of flavor...it is worth it!

This was a kit from MoreBeer so everything was provided in regards to the grains and the hops.

I wonder if it is like most IPAs, especially those in a keg where the flavors change considerably over time. I've figured out that Thiolized beers have the most aroma but aren't usually as smooth in the first few days compared to after a week or two. I've had other IPAs that the aroma and flavors have changed massively over a few months.

Awesome and very jealous as we have lots of great beers here in Florida but very, very few of the very famous ones like Pliny the Edler.

I'm jealous as I've had many of their old staples, but sadly haven't had any for a long time except for their West Coast occasionally ends up in GA where I can grab some. Someday I'll either get to stop in at their brewery or they will start shipping within range for me to go buy it.

It is a bitter one, but we really enjoy those from time to time, especially with really spicy food as it can cut through the heat and the heat can cut through the bitter.

Actually, I'm over due for a review on them. They aren't perfect but I was so impressed with their usefulness, that I bought 2 more for a total of 4. I do wish they were 2.5 or 3 gallons but either way they are great for smaller split batches and experiments.

@@BitterRealityBrewing looking forward to it. Major issue I’ve seen is it’s hard to get the tapping head sealed properly. It’s almost a chore to find the leaks and would be a deal breaker for most. I’ve had numerous replacements from morebeer but if you can get a proper seal they’re great

Sadly, I haven't been to the Keys in a few decades. I can tell you there aren't any famous beers down there, but there are still some really good beers. (These are Florida beers that you might find down there) Mythk Beholder Brewing - try their Rye Lager (if you like rye, I love rye), supposedly, their other beers are really high quality too. Cigar City Jai Alai, and Guayabera, are both really nice beers. If you've never had a Jai Alai, it is worth trying as it is a great IPA. Cigar City is amazing, but they've been around so long most of us take them for granted. Copper Tail makes solid stuff. 7venth Sun Beers (Love this brewery), are always really, really good, especially their IPAs. Funky Buddha is hit or miss, but if you drive, they have a brewery in Ft Lauderdale that has amazing food, which is more than worth the visit. (They pickle veggies and pickles in their beer that come with some of the food.) Islamorada Brewing - I believe they are in the Keys. They make some really nice mild beers like tropical wheat beers and others that I love to have when I have lunch outside at seafood restaurants. I just looked them up, and they are just north of Key Largo and would be worth the visit as they make a lot of beers you will probably never get elsewhere. (Their most popular beers are their lighter ales and lagers for that outside Florida lifestyle that is so popular in South Florida.) Swamp Head makes some big brews that are on the stronger side, including good IPAs and great stouts. Sailfish Brewing - great quality West Coast IPAs - nice. Holy Mackerel - I've only had their triple, which was really nice. Legacy Ale works - solid IPAs. Motorworks Brewing - Mango Habanero IPA, but only if you can take the heat. Amazing but also amazingly hot. Lots of other great breweries throughout Florida. I know almost all of them in Jacksonville, FL, and a few goto to ones in St Augustine, FL

@@BitterRealityBrewing You rock! Thanks for the detailed list! I'll be adding these to the list to keep an eye for.