Today at Dain's Place on 9th St. I was, as usual, mostly surrounded by IPA drinkers (and a Tequila aficionado) so when I suggested blending Foothill's Seeing Double IPA with Durham's own witbeer, the Triangle Brewery's Belgian Golden, I just got shit from everyone.
Even Oz hesitated, but then he did his duty. I mean, I take this seriously. I want danger and adventure. Shortbus blended the Seeing Double with a ... Pale Ale. Daring today, aren't we!!
Anyway. It worked great. Sure, it's a bit out there, but it works. The Belgian Golden really holds its own against the hops onslaught from the Seeing Double. The Golden brings its Belgian-style fruity yeasts to bear, and they clash a bit, but they work it out. This is not for the faint-of-heart, but it's a keeper for a real beer blender.
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Well, I must take exception to the characterization of Terrapin's Rye Squared as "just another IPA." Here's Terrapin's description:
"Double the malt, double the hops, and double the flavor of the original Rye Pale Ale recipe. (Hence the name Rye Squared.) With its mammoth hop aroma, bitterness and flavor, this beer is not for the faint at heart. The Rye Squared clocks in at a hefty 8.5% ABV so double your pleasure and double your fun because Terrapin went a little crazy with this one!"
Regardless, the mix of Rye Squared and Seeing Double was wonderful - much better than Yovo's Belgian experiment, which tasted like yeast with a little bit of Seeing Double hidden in it. The unique flavor of the rye comes through loud and clear up front, and the finish is all superhopped Seeing Double. Very tasty - a winning mix.
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